April 5 is National Caregiver Day: Show Canadian Caregivers You Care with an Award Nomination

Canada Cares and We Care Home Health Services to grant one caregiver $10,000 to fulfill a special wish  Toronto, Ontario – March 28, 2013 – Do you know a caregiver who deserves recognition? In a unique initiative, Canadians are being asked to nominate a family, friend or professional caregiver for a “best in Canada” caregiver award and explain what they would do with a $10,000 prize. Called the Canada Cares Caregiver Awards, the new initiative is being launched in celebration of National Caregiver Day, which takes place on April 5. It’s all part of an innovative program, called Canada Cares (www.canadacares.org), that supports and salutes caregivers of all kinds across the country. The awards, which will be presented at both a regional and national level, will recognize two exceptional caregivers – one family or friend and one health care professional – in Western, Atlantic and Northern Canada, as well as four exceptional caregivers in Central Canada. Two National winners will be chosen from selected regional candidates. Caregiver Award winners will be selected by a national committee of caregivers and health professional organizations, according to such criteria as caregiver strength, commitment to care, community involvement and compassion.  One deserving nominee will also be selected to win the Canada Cares One Wish Award, worth $10,000, sponsored by We Care Home Health Services. The Canada Cares One Wish Award will be evaluated on the strength of the caregiver’s commitment to care, the creativity of the response regarding how the $10,000 would be used, and the level of need. “The number of caregivers in Canada is rapidly increasing, with current estimates pegged at over five million,” said Caroline Tapp-McDougall, Chair of Canada Cares. “It’s time to support and recognize caregivers from coast to coast for their tireless, selfless efforts to help improve the lives of others.” Nominations, which can be submitted online, by mail or by video, will be accepted until September 30, with winners announced in November. For details on how to nominate a caregiver, visit www.canadacares.org.   About Canada Cares (www.canadacares.org)Canada Cares is a not-for-profit program that involves a virtual community, grassroots events, and caregiver coaching program. It has been created through a unique partnership between healthcare organizations and businesses across the country, including Canadian Red Cross, Saint Elizabeth Health Care, The Canadian Abilities Foundation, Kohler Canada, MV-1 Canada, Zoomer Wireless, Stroke Recovery Canada, We Care Home Health Services, Lifestage Care,  Invacare Corporation, Spectrum Health Care, Ability Online, Canadian Caregiver Coalition, Alzheimer Society of Toronto, Caregiving Matters, Brain Injury Association of Canada and many others. About We Care (www.wecare.ca)We Care Home Health Services, a leading national provider of in-home care and support services with over 50 locations across Canada, provides professional and compassionate care that allows seniors and others to live independently in the comfort of their own homes in over 800 communities across Canada. 

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Yellow Most Popular Paint Colour Worldwide, Finds Dulux Paints Survey

Dulux Bathroom – Kansas Corn
Earthy yellows, such as Dulux’s Kansas Corn (30YY 63/231), pictured on the walls of this bathroom, create a spa-like atmosphere and warm up a small space without overwhelming it.

Just don’t call it yellow, say Dulux experts – study shows names like vanilla, buttercup preferred

TORONTO, ON (March 28, 2013) – It may not be our favourite colour, but when it comes to painting our walls, yellow is the number one choice worldwide.

That’s the finding of an international survey conducted on behalf of leading paint brand Dulux® paint. The study shows that while blue is the most popular colour in the world, preferred by 36 per cent of people, the picture changes when you look at actual sales volume of paint colours.

First-of-its-Kind Technology Delivers Unique Ultra-Washable, Multiple-Finish Paint

Sico Evolution – paint cans:
Sico Evolution, available in multiple sheens, uses a first-of-its-kind technology, called DurabiliT™ polymers, that makes surfaces ultra-washable and ultra-scrubbable.

With launch of new Sico Evolution^® paint line, Sico offers tips on newest decor trend – multi-sheen walls

 

LONGUEUIL, QC (MARCH 25, 2013) – Following studies that show the number one quality consumers look for in a paint is durability, leading paint brand Sico has launched a unique paint that safeguards walls, no matter what the finish.

CIL offers tips to boost your home’s resale value with paint

CIL, Lakemont Blue Bedroom: Painting a focal wall in a rich colour – such as CIL’s Lakemont Blue (70BG 11/257) featured on the back wall of this bedroom – adds personality and may draw increased interest from prospects.

 

Putting your Home on the Market? Get Sold on Colour

CIL offers tips to boost your home’s resale value with paint

 

TORONTO, ON (February 25, 2013) – If you want to make your home a hot property for resale, warm up to colour. Contrary to popular belief, colours with personality have been shown to be more effective at closing a deal. In fact, soothing shades of green, brown and yellow paint may even help a home sell faster than builder’s white or beige.

Young Mother from Ontario Is First in North America to Receive MRI-friendly Defibrillator Implant

Life-altering device, implanted by Newmarket’s Southlake Regional Health Centre,

opens doors for thousands of cardiac patients currently denied MRIs

 

Newmarket, Ontario – January 29, 2013 – Every year an estimated 1.5 million magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans are performed in Canada and the number is growing at a rate of about 10 per cent per year. At the same time, a soaring number of Canadians who rely on implanted defibrillators to keep their hearts beating are denied this valuable, life-saving diagnostic test despite a 50 to 75 per cent probability that they will require one over the lifetime of their defibrillator.

Light up Your Life with Paint: CIL® Paint’s 2013 Palette is Pure Joy

CIL Paint Street Lamp Black and Universal Grey: Deep blue and silvery grey, like CIL’s Street Lamp Black (70BB 07/103) and Universal Grey (00NN 62/000), pictured on the walls of this living space, will be popular in the year ahead.

TORONTO, ON (January 7, 2013) – Want to know what colours are in for 2013? Think heart-warming, joyful and soothing, and you’ll be right on trend.

Leading Canadian paint brand CIL^® has unveiled its paint palette for 2013 and “it’s all about joyous and uplifting colours,” said Alison Goldman, brand manager for AkzoNobel, makers of CIL paint.

Fiesta Fit Soup

By Liz Pearson

Fiesta Fit Soup

This delicious soup is a one-pot meal containing ingredients that are linked to reducing belly fat, including whole grains, fibre, healthy fats, peppers and flavonoid-rich fruits and vegetables. What’s more, it’s easy to make, taking only 25 minutes from stove-top to table.

Belly Fat, Not Scale is Best Measure of Health

This New Year, resolve to get the skinny on five fat-burning foods,

 including whole grains, soluble fibres and plant compounds

 

Toronto, Ontario – January 3, 2013 – When resolving to lose weight this year, don’t rely on the scale. Measuring belly fat, rather than weight, is often a better indicator of a healthy body.

So says leading Canadian dietitian Liz Pearson, emphasizing that excess abdominal fat significantly increases the risk of health problems – such as heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes and cancer – as well as death. It may also speed up the aging process and the onset of dementia.

T’is the Season to Care

Canadians Encouraged to Take the Caregiving Challenge,

Demonstrate Which City is Most Caring Community in Canada

 

December 10, 2012 –  T’is the season to care, so why not do something nice for a caregiver in your life – and tell the rest of Canada about it?  The Canadian city with the most residents who share their do-good stories will be deemed the most caring community in Canada.

Paint Away Seasonal Blues with Reds, Oranges or Yellows

CIL Magnificence and Carnival Pink:
Beat the seasonal blahs by painting your home with uplifting colours, such as CIL’s Magnificence (90RR 18/450) red and Carnival Pink (21RR 36/354), featured on the walls of this bedroom.

CIL^® paint offers simple tips to banish winter “blahs” at minimal cost

 

TORONTO, ON (November 13, 2012)– Studies show that the weather outside can directly affect our spirits on the inside, and with recurring grey forecasts, many of us struggle to stay upbeat this time of year. Fortunately, there is a way to beat the seasonal “blahs,” say the experts at leading Canadian paint brand CIL: Surround yourself with uplifting colours.

 

“For less than $50 for an average-sized room, you can bring a space to life with ‘pick-me-up’ shades of paint such as reds, oranges, yellows and pinks,” says Alison Goldman, Brand Manager for AkzoNobel, makers of CIL^® paint.

 

According to a 2011 Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) study, more than half of the 1.7 million households surveyed engaged in a painting project for their home last year, ranking painting among the most popular renovation jobs undertaken in Canada. “It’s evident from these figures that people realize that paint is a simple and inexpensive way to freshen up a home and feel better in your surroundings,” Goldman says.

 

Beat the winter blues with colour

 

“While each person’s experience with colour is unique, studies show that in general, certain colours affect people in specific ways,” Goldman explains. “The colour green, for example, is popular in home décor because it evokes a sense of serenity. Yellow, red and orange also work well because they are cheerful colours that can inspire feelings of well-being and higher energy.”

 

To choose a colour that has a ‘feel-good’ effect that works for you, Goldman suggests considering what colours you tend to gravitate toward in your home and even in your wardrobe. Then think about your emotional needs. If you have a hectic life then calming, serene colours might be a good choice. If you feel down, fill your home with cheerful, energetic colours like yellow, pink or orange.

 

CIL Oriental Coral:
For less than $50 for an average-sized room, you can bring a space to life with ‘pick-me-up’ shades of paint such as CIL’s Oriental Coral (26YR/45369) orange, pictured on the wall of this room.

Goldman cites CIL’s Magnificence (90RR 21/418) red, Oriental Coral (26YR 30/511) orange, Sapling (50YY 51/519) yellow or Carnival Pink (21RR 36/354) as excellent mood-lifting options, and Still Waters (90GG 28/133) green and King’s Treasure (83BB 07/202) violet as effective soothing colours.

 

“If you can’t decide on one colour, then use two or three to give your décor an entirely new look and feel,” Goldman suggests, adding that CIL has an array of interactive colour tools at www.cil.ca to help people visualize colour choices before beginning a  project.

 

“The very act of making the decision to change your décor, and then completing a project, can evoke feelings of well being,” Goldman explains. “A fresh coat of paint in a shade you love can do wonders for both the home and psyche.”

 

To learn more about paint colour selection and sample CIL’s interactive colour tools, visit www.cil.ca or call 1-800-DURABLE (387-2253) for a CIL dealer near you.

 

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About CIL^® paint

Available in Canada at The Home Depot, Rona, Canadian Tire, Walmart and independent paint dealers, CILpaint has been a trusted brand in businesses, communities, schools and homes across the country since 1927.  With more than 1,200 colours in its palette, CIL paint has developed a colour mood system that guarantees a perfect match across a wide spectrum of colours. Regardless of whether it’s interior or exterior paint or advanced wood stains, the CIL brand stands for delivering simple to use paint solutions that offer outstanding value to do-it-yourself consumers.  CIL paint is a brand of AkzoNobel, the world’s largest paint and coatings company. 

 

About AkzoNobel’s North American Decorative Paints Business

Within its North American paints business, AkzoNobel produces a portfolio of well-respected brands, including Glidden^®, Glidden Professional™, Dulux^® Bétonel^®, CIL^®, Sico^®, Ralph Lauren^® and Devoe^® paints; Flood^®, Sikkens^® and Synteko^® wood care products; and Liquid Nails^® and Mulco^® adhesives and caulks. Products are sold through company-owned stores, national retail outlets, distributors and independent dealers throughout North America as well as exported internationally.

 

About AkzoNobel

AkzoNobel is the largest global paints and coatings company and a major producer of specialty chemicals. We supply industries and consumers worldwide with innovative products and are passionate about developing sustainable answers for our customers. Our portfolio includes well known brands such as Dulux, Glidden, Sikkens, International and Eka. Headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, we are consistently ranked as one of the leaders on the Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes. With operations in more than 80 countries, our 55,000 people around the world are committed to excellence and delivering Tomorrow’s Answers Today™.

Blue Tops Paint Colour Chart for 2013

Dulux^® Paint Unveils Inspired Violet as Colour of the Year

 

TORONTO, ON (November 6, 2012)– It’s OK to be blue in the coming year. In fact, it’s encouraged. That’s because blue is the hottest colour for 2013, says leading paint brand Dulux® paint.

Sico Unveils 2013 Paint Colour Trends

Collective Passion
The 2013 Collective Passion theme reflects people’s increasingly spontaneous behaviours brought on by social networks and on-line forums. Characterized by a visual feast of movement, it includes the use of colour on colour as well as intense fluro shades, such as Sico’s Clementine (6506-34Δ*) orange, Lady’s Slipper (6033-52) pink and Fantasia (6026-31) violet, featured on the walls of this room.

Sico^® Paint 2013 Colour Trends

Paint Palette for Year Ahead Influenced by our Connected Lifestyles

 

LONGUEUIL, QC (October 3, 2012) –There’s an upside to our busy, techno-connected lives. Our connections are influencing our colour choices in home décor and the result is a spectacular paint palette for the coming year.

Dulux® Announces Top Colour Picks for Fall

Rich reds, oranges and yellows bring out the best of the season in home décor

 TORONTO, ON (August 7, 2012) – As the outdoors parade an array of colours this fall, Dulux^® paint has announced its top paint colour picks to transfer some of the season’s hottest shades indoors.

Paint Projects Popular in Fall, Thanks to Long Weekends, Back to School

CIL Classic Liberty Red Bedroom:
This season’s rich reds – such as CIL’s Classic Liberty Red (30R 07/354), painted on the walls of this bedroom – are reminiscent of striking fall foliage.

CIL^® paint unveils top colours for this season

TORONTO, ON (August 7, 2012) – As the weather turns cooler, Canadians tend to warm up to paint. That’s the finding of leading paint brand CIL^® paint, which reports that it has seen strong fall paint sales over the last several years.

First-of-its-Kind, Canadian-made Device

Makes it to Olympics with Canada’s Triathletes
 
Newly launched Venowave first portable device to treat circulatory problems such as deep vein thrombosis, diabetic wounds and chronic swelling while enhancing overall health
 
Stouffville, Ontario – July 24, 2012 – Members of Canada’s triathlon team – led by flag bearer Simon Whitfield – have only just arrived in London for the 2012 Olympic Games, but they already have a leg up on their competitors. That’s because they’re wearing the Venowave VW5, a first-of-its-kind, Canadian-made device designed to enhance circulation, increasing blood flow in the legs and feet while improving overall health.

Sico Paint Launches New Tools to Make Colour Selection Easier

Photo 1:
With a glossy white backdrop, Sico’s new, breakthrough in-store colour display is designed to place maximum emphasis on the colours themselves to make paint colour selection easier.

Innovative solutions introduced as part of brand’s 75th anniversary celebration

LONGUEUIL, QC (July 18, 2012) – With studies showing that mix-and-matching colours is the number one home decorating challenge faced by Canadians, leading Sico® paint brand has launched several new colour tools to make the colour selection process simpler.

Make the Great Outdoors Even Greater with Paint

CIL^® paint offers easy, cost-effective tips

to spruce up outdoor living spaces

 

CIL Outdoor Living Photo 1: Why invest in expensive patio furniture when you can use long-lasting exterior paint to make old pieces look new? The patio in this photo features CIL Dimensions paint in Farm Life (90YY 72/225) on the wall, Whiskers (00YY 41/475) on the lantern and Dark Secret (00NN 05/000) on the table and chairs.

TORONTO, ON (June 28, 2012) – Outdoor living may be one of the hottest trends in home décor, but that doesn’t mean you need to spend a fortune to extend your home decor outside. In fact, a can of paint and a little imagination can easily and cost-effectively transform any backyard into an oasis, say the experts at leading Canadian paint brand CIL^® paint.

Penne Rigate Bruschetta Pasta

With sauce that doesn’t require cooking, this meal is fast, easy and a perfect pre-exercise dish.

 Preparation time: 15 minutes

Cooking time: 10 minutes

Servings: 4

Carbs are Gold When it Comes to Boosting Energy

Summer Olympics perfect time for Canadians to adopt good eating habits of athletes

 June 18, 2012 – With the Summer Olympics set to take place in London next month, many of us are inspired to get into shape. Keep in mind, though, that the most successful exercise regimes start with what you eat, emphasizes leading Canadian dietitian and best-selling author Liz Pearson.

Staining Tips from Sikkens

With the launch of Cetol® SRD alkyd-acrylic one-coat stain, Sikkens offers these tips to ensure a successful staining job.

 

Prepare surfaces properly: Make sure the surface to be stained is clean and dry. Wipe away dirt, dust, mildew, algae, moss, leaves, and loose wood fibres. Strip away previous coatings with an exterior stain remover before applying new stain. Let new wood settle for at least a month before staining.

Ready, Set… Stain!

New One-Coat, Alkyd-Acrylic Formula

Woodcare Finish Takes the ‘Pain’ out of Stain

 

Sikkens experts offer fail-proof tips for staining decks, sidings, rails and more

 

June 4, 2012 – Who says oil and water don’t mix? Leading coatings brand Sikkens has introduced an innovative new woodcare stain that contains a unique combination of water and oil-based materials to deliver the best of both worlds for users.

Get to Work on Your Home Office

Painting home office walls grey – such as CIL’s Mystery Sound (70BG 19/071), painted on the walls of this room – delivers a feeling of serenity.

Choice of office colour can help increase productivity, says CIL Paints

 

May 7, 2012 – If you’re one of the 19 per cent of Canadians who work from home, you know the challenges of staying focused. All it takes, though, is the right choice of colours to help make your home office work for you, says leading Canadian paint brand CIL Paints.

CIL Paints Announces Launch of Ultra Eco-Friendly, Affordable Premium Paint

Concord, Ontario – April 30, 2012 – Leading Canadian paint brand CIL is seeing green with the launch of a new ultra-low VOC (volatile organic compound), top-quality paint called CIL Premium that has hit store shelves.

 

The paint itself has no VOCs, and is tinted using new low-VOC colourants, making the final product one of the most environmentally-friendly paint options on the market, says Alison Goldman, Marketing Communications Manager for CIL Paints. “Our low VOC offering is also unique in that it is highly affordable and is offered in a full line that includes finishes for just about every interior application, from trim and door to kitchen and bath, which isn’t available in other paint brands.”

Open Your Home to a Hallway of Possibilities

CIL Paints provides easy three-step guide to painting

one of the most neglected areas of the home

March 5, 2012 – When it comes to painting your home’s hallways, do you have tunnel vision? You’re not alone, says leading Canadian paint brand CIL Paints.

PAINT BY YOUR NUMBER

The new CIL Colour Studio enables users to select paint colours on the go using their iPhone.

Decorate on the Go with New CIL Paints iPhone App

November 28, 2011 – Have you ever been struck by a colour that you thought would look great in your home – the colour of a leaf, a sweater, even a piece of fruit?

First “Paint Colours for Men” Collection Launched in Canada – CIL Paints’ new “Ultimate Man Caves” collection is designed to get men more excited about painting projects

CIL is betting that paint names such as Mo Money instead of Fairytale Green, Sargeant Major instead of Acadia Gem, and Dirty Socks instead of Lexington Park – all featured in this games room – will better appeal to men.

“Ultimate Man Caves” brochure features paint names like“Iced Vodka” instead

of “Cloud Nine”to get men more interested in paint decision-making process;

November 7, 2011 – Studies show that men are key in making decisions about home painting projects, so leading Canadian paint brand CIL Paints has launched a paint colour collection designed to appeal to their masculine side.

Blue Most Popular Colour Worldwide, Finds Dulux Paints Survey

Leading paint brand Dulux Paints aims to increase colour awareness among

Canadians as international “Let’s Colour Week” gets underway October 10-14

September 21, 2011 – When it comes to colour, Canadians have much in common with other citizens of the world. In fact, a recent survey conducted on behalf of Dulux Paints found that personal colour preference – while differing slightly from one culture to another – is highly similar across the globe.

PAINT FORECAST FOR FALL:

Earthy coral, announced by CIL Paints as Fall’s hottest colour, pairs well with cardboard brown and charcoal, such as the combination of CIL’s Cinnabar (50YR 32/460) orange and Mansard Stone (30YY 20/029) gray, pictured on the walls of this room.

September 14, 2011 – Want to know what colours are in this season? Take a look outside and you’ll see fall’s hottest trends in home decor.

Exterior Painting Tips from Dulux Paints

Dulux Diamond Exterior Satin is a premium acrylic paint that features early shower resistance, providing homeowners with protection against losing a day’s paint job if it starts to rain.

With the launch of Dulux Diamond Exterior Satin, a breakthrough paint that resists early showers, Dulux Paints offers these tips to ensure a successful outdoor painting project every time.

Don’t Let the Rain Put a Damper on Your Paint Job

Dulux Home Exterior: When painting large areas of a home’s exterior, use a spray gun instead of a brush or roller for a uniform, professional finish.

Dulux Paints launches breakthrough paint that resists showers
in as little as 30 minutes, offers tips for exterior painting

August 8, 2011 – With cooler temperatures setting in, late summer or early fall is an ideal time to paint the outside of your house. Yet, this time of year also tends to be a rainier season, so what’s a homeowner to do?

WHAT’S IN A PAINT NAME?

CIL Paints is betting that giving wall colours such as those featured in this home theatre room names like Bacon or Hockey Puck would get men more interested in painting. The actual paint names shown are CIL’s Spice Island (00YY 19/464) on the left wall and Dark Secret (00NN 05/000) on the right.

Want to Get Your Man On Board with a Paint Job? Start by Calling your Yellow Wall Colour Choice ‘Beer’ Instead of ‘Butterscotch’

CIL Paints sets out to cater paint names to a male audience

August 4, 2011 – Putting Green versus Pixie Palace. Beer versus Butterscotch. Blue Jeans versus Periwinkle Blue. Which paint colour would sooner have your man picking up a paint brush to give your walls a lift?

TRAVEL THE WORLD WITHOUT LEAVING HOME

Bring China to Your Home - Photo Courtesy of Gail Bergman PR

Take the Ultimate Trip to Bring Colours

of the World into Your Home: Painting

CIL Paints Provides Tips on Newest Concept in Home Décor — Destination Painting

July 6, 2011 – If you can’t travel the world, then bring the world to you. That’s the advice of leading Canadian paint brand CIL Paints in unveiling its newest concept in home decorating: destination painting.

Dulux to Invest $1 Million Worth of Paint in Communities across Canada in Effort to Add Colour to People’s Lives

Dulux Paints Provides Everything You Need to Beautify Your Home - Photo Courtesy of Gail Bergman PR

Initiative coincides with rebranding of ICI Paints, Glidden, Color Your World

and Betonel stores under one common Dulux Paints banner

June 6, 2011 – Communities across Canada will be infused with a little more colour, thanks to a $1 million investment in paint announced today by industry leader Dulux Paints.

HOME RENOVATION TIPS

Home Renovation Tips - Photo Courtesy of Gail Bergman PR

If you’re considering your own home renovation project this spring, Renovantage™ Inc. offers some suggestions to help you get started:

· Do your research. Before you begin your renovation, be sure to verify local zoning laws. For example, you may be prohibited from building if your addition will cast a shadow on your neighbour’s house or if it changes the skyline. It’s also important to examine potential consequences of your project, such as the need to reinforce an existing foundation.

DRESS UP YOUR WALLS IN CASHMERE

Sico’s new, improved Cashmere paint is unique in that its finish brings unprecedented richness and depth to wall colour, as demonstrated in this living room featuring Sico’s Macedonian Mauve (6028-73) purple.

New-Formula Sico Cashmere Paint Billed

as Crème de la Crème of Paints

Longueuil, Quebec – May 16, 2011 – Sico’s best paint product just got even better. The leading Canadian brand has announced the re-launch of its top-of-the-line Cashmere paint, billed as the “crème de la crème” of paints.

Warm up to Spring with a New Coat of Paint

CIL Spring Photo - Swordplay Painting a “frame” around a doorway, using a rich colour like CIL’s Swordplay (30BB 45/049) grey, will go a long way in rejuvenating your property after a long, harsh winter.

CIL Paints offers tips on refreshing your home with colour this season

May 11, 2011 – Now that the warmer weather’s here, it’s time to put on a new coat … of paint, that is. Statistics show that spring is the most popular time for painting – both inside and out – and there’s no simpler way to leave the dreariness of a long, cold winter behind, says leading Canadian paint brand CIL Paints.

SPICE UP YOUR KITCHEN FOR SPRING

Sico GoPrime All-in-One primer, a heavy-duty alkyd emulsion product, seals any surface – even those previously painted with oil – and provides an even, adherent canvas for the top coat.

New Cutting-Edge, Eco-Friendly Sico Paints

Enable High-Quality Kitchen Makeovers at Low Cost

Longueuil, Quebec – March 28, 2011 – Spring is a time of renewal, and with studies showing that kitchen upgrades increase a home’s resale value, why not start by rejuvenating the most frequented room in the house? By applying the right choice of paint and a little creativity, a kitchen can undergo a tasteful makeover at little cost.

Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff… Paint it

Photo Courtesy of Gail Bergman PR

By Gail Bergman PR

CIL Paints Offers Big Ideas for Small Spaces

February 14, 2011 – When it comes to small spaces, don’t paint yourself into a corner. Use colour to open up your surroundings to endless possibilities instead.

“Paint colour is the simplest and most economical way to make a small space appear larger,” says Alison Goldman, Marketing Communications Manager for leading Canadian paint brand CIL Paints. “When space is at a premium, every square foot counts, so a can of paint and a little imagination will go a long way in making the most of your living area.”

New Air Cooling Unit is Hot

Photo Courtesy of Gail Bergman PR

By Gail Bergman PR

First-of-its-kind ductless air conditioner reduces some bacteria, odours and viruses

Markham, Ontario – February 10, 2011 – Here’s a really hot idea as far as cool products go. A first-of-its-kind air conditioning product is now available in Canada that improves air quality, while solving room temperature problems, significantly decreasing energy costs and reducing humidity in the home. It also acts as a heat pump to warm the house in winter.

Colour Zoning Hot Trend for 2011

Sico has introduced a new colour zoning leaflet, available free of charge at retailers across Canada, that features a range of creative design and colour ideas.

Blocks of colours bring walls to life, highlight room features

Longueuil, Quebec – February 1, 2011 – Looking to freshen up your home décor? Zone in on colour.

According to leading paint brand Sico, colour zoning is coming back in a big way this year and that means more and more Canadians will be using their walls as a canvas to create original, dynamic living spaces.

CIL Paints 2011 Colour Forecast: Sunny with a Chance of Cheerful Colours

Photo Courtesy of Gail Bergman PR

Concord, Ontario – January 4, 2011 – The outdoors may be gloomy, but the forecast for 2011 is sunny. Sunny yellow, that is, says leading Canadian paint brand CIL Paints in announcing its top colours for the year.

Company’s Coming: Whip up Your Kitchen for the Holidays

Paint colour is easiest way to freshen up décor, says CIL Paints

Create Beautiful Kitchens - Photo Courtesy of Gail Bergman PR

November 2, 2010 – What’s the recipe for successful entertaining? For many, it’s a party that ends up in the kitchen. And, as today’s hosts and hostesses will agree, most get-togethers do. So, when decking the halls of your home this holiday season, consider decking the walls of your kitchen as well.

Sico 2011-2012 Paint Colour Trends: Simple Pleasures Come to Life in New Colour Palette

SICO Paints Continue to Outperform - Photo Courtesy of Gail Bergman PR

Longueuil, Quebec – November 1, 2010 – If you’re searching for the simple pleasures in life, surround yourself with heart-warming colours. They won’t be hard to find, as the year ahead in home decor will be all about using colours that celebrate the simplicity and beauty of everyday living, says leading Canadian paint brand Sico.

Warm Up to Colour This Summer

Sico Paint Adds More Colour to Your Summer - Photo Courtesy of Gail Bergman PR

Revive your rooms with mood-lifting shades of wall paint

Longueuil, Quebec – May 18, 2010 – Have the urge to paint the town red? Try starting with your home. You’ll be amazed at how good it will make you feel.