Paint Tips & Ideas
Doty’s Painting & Staining offers the very best in painting, staining, and drywall installations in Buffalo, NY. Here are some tips and places to embrace the power of paint!
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Install New Railings
While we specialize in painting and staining, remember that we offer an assortment of services to help you transform your ...
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Freshen Up Hallways
How many times per day do you walk down the hallway in your home and notice chipped or peeling paint? ...
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Embrace The Dark Side
Three reasons to paint your walls dark: 1. Dark walls paired with a white or light ceiling and trim can ...
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Choosing the Right Paint
Remodeling a bathroom is exciting but adding a fresh coat of paint is about more than choosing a color. Moisture ...
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Update The Entryway
Start off 2022 by finally updating that entryway. A fresh coat of paint can do wonders–from protecting your walls from ...
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Create Your Dream Closet
When you dream of a walk in closet fit for a queen, don't let a little thing like paint keep ...
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Say Welcome
You know the color red has a patriotic significance but did you know a red front door traditionally meant "welcome" ...
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Paint For The Times
As children grow their color preferences and styles change. As a tween your child's favorite colors might be green and ...
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Bounce Natural Light
Natural light is a hot commodity when it comes to real estate. When you have larger than life windows with ...
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Deck The Doors
While you deck the halls with boughs of holly, don't be afraid to deck the door, too! (And we don't ...
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Goodbye Wallpaper, Hello Wainscoting
Wallpaper may have been the height of style in the 1920s but in the 2020s you want to think wainscoting! ...
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Don’t Replace. Repaint!
Do you have a shed in your backyard that's an eyesore but still perfectly functional? Don't replace. Repaint!Paint your outdoor ...
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Drywall Repair
Drywall can suffer damage for a number of reasons from bumps/accidents (such as when moving furniture) to water damage to ...
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From Drab To Fab
Wood paneling was once the height of style but nowadays dark wall to wall wood panels make a room look ...
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Renovate The Bathroom
Tired of staring at that old, ugly bathroom tile from the 90s? Maybe your bathroom walls are covered in dated ...
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Stand Out From The Crowd
Your garage door is essentially a blank canvas. Instead of leaving it the standard white, choose a bold pop of ...
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Create Contrast
Using one uniform color throughout a room is a bad idea because the individual elements of your design blend together ...
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Make It Pop
You'd be surprised how much a floor can affect a room. Refresh faded floors and give them new life with ...
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The Winter Blues
No one will say you have the winter blues once you trick-or-treat yourself to a brand new siding color! Rather ...
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A Feast for the Eyes
Create a "feast for the eyes" this Thanksgiving by giving your dining room walls a fresh new hue! Pairing neutral ...
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Revamp the Garage Door
Is the existing paint on your garage door chalking, rusting, or peeling? Then it's time to paint! Painting a garage ...
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Paint the Front Door
The holidays are quickly approaching. Before you roast the turkey and deck the halls, give your home's exterior a stunning ...
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Paint Done Right
Paint vinyl siding is not the same as painting a wood fence or a concrete brick wall. The different materials ...
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Stain Your Fence
With winter on the way, ensure your fence stands up to sleet and snow. Proper staining gives your wood fence ...
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Paint the Ceiling
A black basement ceiling? Yes! Think of it as an optical illusion. When you paint a ceiling black you actually ...
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Clean Up Your Siding
Reason #2 to paint your siding: Increased protection against the elements. The same way you apply sunscreen to protect your ...
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Refresh Siding
Reason #1 to paint your siding: To create a better aesthetic! Buying a home is rarely easy and sometimes we ...
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Refresh The Front Entry
The exterior trim and moldings around your front door give your home character. Let that personality shine with a bright white ...
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Stain Your Fence
While painting a wood fence is preferable, staining a wood fence is another essential way to protect your investment. A ...
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Create an Accent Wall
Looking for new ways to freshen up the bedroom? Create an accent wall! Not only will it add a touch of ...
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Paint The Trim
Fall in love with your home all over again by highlighting architectural elements like decorative trim. Pair a clean white (or ...
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Rep Your Brand
Every business owner understands the importance of having a strong brand identity. It's why you put so much emphasis on ...
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Why Paint Your Fence?
The appearance of natural wood is beautiful but painting a wood fence is actually more beneficial than leaving it bare ...
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Boost Curb Appeal
Give your home a fresh coat of paint to freshen up faded siding and boost its curb appeal. From vinyl ...