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Written by Sam on March 21, 2021. Posted in Helpful Tips

How Lighting Affects Your Room’s Paint Colour

Choosing the perfect colour for your room is an exciting yet exhausting task. With so many colour options available, it can be pretty overwhelming to decide which one to use. Despite all the seemingly endless amount of time deliberating over which paint colour to use, you were disappointed with the result. Your expectations were not met. You end up thinking that you might have made the wrong decision to choose that colour, seeing that they aren’t as attractive as they look online or in catalogs. How to choose a paint colour When choosing your paint, it is crucial to understand that aside from the colour, their lighting also affects your painting project’s final result. For this reason, you have to consider the kind and amount of light your room receives, whether artificial or natural. You also have to consider the amount of light that enters. To pick the perfect paint colour, avoid buying the 1litre paint pot right away. Instead, buy those little paint samples first to see how the colour would look like in person. Then visualise how the colour will turn out when applied to your wall. Another thing you can do is to download a phone application (ex: My RoomPainter, etc.) that will let you take a photo of your room and provide colour suggestions according to the image. But keep in mind that these suggestions from phone applications will not be a hundred percent viable. How lighting and room orientation affects paint colour Many people are unaware that the direction of light and the orientation of the room affect the paint colour. Here are the facts you need to know in order for you to make the right decision in choosing your room’s paint colour. East and West Facing Rooms Since the direction of the sunlight moves throughout the day, the lighting environment for both east and west–facing rooms can vary depending on the time of the day. East–facing rooms have more natural lighting every morning and turn darker during the afternoon and nighttime. In contrast, west–facing rooms are darker in the morning and turn brighter in the afternoon. South–facing rooms If your room is facing south, you have the freedom to choose any colour and tone because your room is drained of sunlight. You can go for a more vibrant or daring colour tone without any worries. If you prefer a more relaxing environment, you might find combining green and blue or other cooler shades for a more pleasant atmosphere. North Facing Rooms If you have a north–facing room, you will find it challenging to select the colour because of the limited amount of light coming through. Instead of using cooler shades, you can opt for warm tones and pair them with warmer undertones to create an ideal, comfortable environment.

Written by Sam on October 9, 2020. Posted in Helpful Tips

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We are proud to announce our achievement of Constructionline Gold membership, giving clients enhanced assurance about our quality, environmental management and safety standards.

Wallace Contracts Limited has achieved Gold membership and Acclaim Accreditation with Constructionline, giving our clients enhanced assurance about safety, quality, and environmental management standards.

Constructionline is the UK’s largest register of contractors, consultants and suppliers for the construction industry. They ensure that all suppliers are qualified and standards are uncompromised.

Written by Sam on January 29, 2021. Posted in Uncategorized

School Refurbishment – What are the benefits?

Aside from the teachers and their fellow students, a good and comfortable classroom also significantly affects their mental health and academic performance which is vital this year after the mental health impact on the current COVID-19 pandemic. Knowing some of these benefits will convince you to get started with your renovation project while waiting for the in-school learning to return.

Positive impact on students’ academic performance

Most students, especially in primary schools, stay in one classroom throughout the school year. Ensuring that the room is well-designed and comfortable can help the students focus on learning, developing skills, and interacting with each other. A well-designed school can boost the students’ performance in math, writing, and reading based on a study performed. A right school environment brings happiness to students and encourages teachers and staff to stay as long as possible.

Encourages group learning

A classroom designed to promote collaboration among students can help students develop skills that can benefit them in the future, such as self-steem, self-discipline, and open-mindedness. It will also help teachers and staff to identify problems or challenges students face and provide help quickly.

Proper lighting provides physiological benefits

The classroom’s lighting plays a massive role in the student’s attention and concentration. Aside from the artificial lighting, letting natural light enter the classroom is more beneficial to students. It is the reason why most schools are designed with large windows, not to mention the benefit it brings to the utility bills.

Staff and teacher retention

In addition to the students’ performance and well-being, one of the benefits of refurbishment is that it helps retain talented teachers and staff for your school. Investing in a refurbishment will not only help you improve your school and the students, but it will also save you from the expenditures and hassle of recruitment.

It can influence parents’ discernment

One of the critical factors in deciding where to enroll their children is the parent’s impression of the school. Without a doubt, a modern and well-designed school facility can greatly influence both parents and students. Partnering with school refurbishment specialists that understand the students’ need for a conducive place for learning will help you achieve your goal of improving your school’s environment. Contact Wallace Contracts Ltd today and learn how our school refurbishment specialists can help you with your project.

Written by Sam on September 12, 2020. Posted in Helpful Tips

Is a House in a Colourful Road Worth Your Investment?

Getting a home in a colourful road might be a pricey investment, but it can actually bring you a high return. Vibrant-coloured homes in bright roads get a lot of attention. They are worth higher than its comparables in a nearby colourless or ‘bland’ street.

According to a research conducted by HomeOwners Alliance and Brewers Paint using an online valuation tool based on the local and Land Registry sold data, homes in brightly coloured roads are 20% more expensive than the homes in its neighbor plain roads.

Figures show that compared to homes in roads where most properties are painted and decorated in white or rendered with pebbledash and bricks, homes in brightly-painted streets are 2% to 65% more expensive. As an example, the price of a three-bedroom home situated in the colourful Ten Bell Lane in Norwich is 65% higher than its comparable house located in Victoria Street, which is only a few steps away. At the same time, an average three-bedroom house in the brightly-coloured Dark Gate Street in Aberaeron, Wales, is about 28% more expensive than its neighbouring comparable home in Chalybeate Street.

However, according to Home Alliance’s Chief Executive, Paula Higgins, they can’t persuade everyone to have their home exterior walls painted in vibrant colours such as green, orange, and yellow just to increase the value of their street. They also want everyone to consider the fact that getting a home in a vibrant street will cost more when you can get a property of the same size at a much lesser price just a few metres away. Should you consider having your home painted in vibrant colours, it is vital to hire professional and highly-skilled painters to carry out the job for you. This way, you can ensure the success of your project and the security of your investment.

At Wallace Contracts, we can help you achieve the home colour and design of your dreams at cost-effective prices. We have a team of highly-skilled and talented painting and decorating professionals who are capable of completing the job on-time and with excellent results. Feel free to contact us at telephone number 01782 810 220 for enquiries and appointment requests.

Written by Sam on November 3, 2020. Posted in Uncategorized

Easy Steps To Prepping Walls for Painting

Painting your walls require a little bit of preparation. But wall preparation before a painting project should not be as complicated and overwhelming as some people think. Here is a step-by-step wall prepping guide you might find useful.

Get Rid of All Adhesives

First and foremost, you need to remove any object or decorations (mirrors, stickers, etc.) you have on your walls. After that, make sure that there are no adhesive residues left. Failure to do this would result in unsightly bumps on your walls after the new paint or coat is applied. A mixture of soap and water and some scrubbing usually works great in removing these adhesives. You may also need to use a dull putty knife for those stubborn, hard to remove adhesives.

Secure outlets and switches

Protecting outlets and switch covers is one of the most critical parts of wall prepping but is often forgotten. You can do this by simply covering it with painter’s tape. This way, the paint will only land on the tape instead of the outlets and switch covers, and they will look the same as before, free of paint splatters.

Fix dents or holes on your walls

This is rather a simple step in most cases but is also very important. First, you need to make sure that all loose ends of any wallpaper tear left on the wall are cut off. Next, sand off any rough edges and then apply a plaster layer and smooth out the dents, tears, or holes.

Protect the trims

Regardless if you are planning on repainting the trims after your walls, you still need to protect it to avoid any paint splatter. Just like outlets and switch covers, you can use painter’s tape to cover it. Remember to also apply tape on the edges where your ceiling and walls meet. If your painter’s tape is trapping bubbles, smooth it out using a putty knife. It makes an excellent tool for smoothing out those annoying bubbles.

Try out the colours

Doing this important step is an excellent way to avoid disappointment upon realizing that you don’t like the colour of your walls after the painting project is completed. Paint a board with the colour you are testing out. Place it at different spots of the room so you can assess the paint in different lighting. Avoid painting a particular part of your wall for testing if you don’t want to see an uneven coating because you have decided on changing the colours later.

Wipe the dirt and dust away

While sanding smooths out surfaces and helps even out walls, it actually collects dust, grime, and dirt. So, it is crucial to have your wall cleaned out before painting it. You can use a broom or vacuum to dust off the walls. Then use a sponge and water to wipe that stubborn dirt. Prime your walls The last but not the least step is priming the walls. Primer works the same as paint but is applied before the actual paint. It helps the paint adhere to the wall effectively and prevents the old paint from seeping through the new paint. Apply an even layer of primer to cover all corners of the wall. It is also important to note that the amount of primer to apply depends on the primer itself and the previous paint colour. Now that you are done with prepping your walls, it should be much easier to start your painting project. However, if you’re not confident enough to do a DIY painting, feel free to contact Wallace Contracts Ltd to hire professional painters to do it for you.