James T. Davis Paint and Design Center in Lynchburg, Virginia

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At James T. Davis, we offer so much more than paint. Over 75 years ago, James T. Davis established a single paint shop in downtown Lynchburg. Now, we offer a variety of products and services for your home. Paint, wallpaper, window treatments, and homegoods come together to personalize your space. Our paint technicians and design consultants work with you to turn your inspiration into a plan. Soon, you’ll find at James T. Davis, we can help with so much more than paint.

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When you start a project, the jump from Pinterest to the paint and design center can be a bit intimidating. However, we’re here to help. Just show us your ideas and we’ll work with you to make sure you get the right products.

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Paint Colors for Small Rooms

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How to Match Wall and Trim Colors

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How to Pick Paint Colors for Your Home

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The Tips and Tricks of Matching Paint For Any Home

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Why You Need Primer Before Paint

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Why High Quality Paint is Important

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How to find the right type of painter's tape

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The Types of Paint Sheens and What is Best for Your Home

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How to Prepare for Deck Stain and Apply the Stain Correctly

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How to Prepare for a Paint or Stain Match

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How to Choose The Right Primer

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How to Choose the Right Roller Cover

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Top Painting Myths Debunked

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How do you pick paint colors for a whole house?

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Transform Your Furniture With This Chalk Paint Tutorial

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Make Your Own Milk Paint Project With This Tutorial

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5 Reasons Why Your Paint Didn't Cover

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How to Pick Furniture for a DIY Project

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How to Prepare for Your Design Consultation

Redesigning or renovating a room may seem overwhelming at first. You are faced with many choices: What colors should you use? What kind of paint is best? Should you have…

"I just wanted to send a friendly message to let you know the window treatments are ALL doing great ... over one year later. They look great in the windows ... and they help hold in warm air on cold winter days .... and keep in cooler air on hot…

Great selection, great designers, great customer service!

James T. Davis was a good experience for me because of the staff.

Their service is great and the product is good. They back the product, which is important to me. If I have questions, I know that they will help me.

I buy everything there! The interior design team at James T. Davis helps me with anything I need for decorating, like paint. They’ll help me pick my colors. I buy paint, fabric... you name it I buy it there.

The customer service at James T. Davis goes above and beyond.

I was shocked at the remarkable quality and price of their paint.

May 16, 2019

How to Get Your Paint to Stick to Old Paint

Is your paint not sticking to old paint? Oftentimes, paint coverage will fail prematurely when…

May 12, 2019

What to Look for When Buying House Paint

Whether you have moved into a new home, are in the middle of a renovation…

April 26, 2019

Why Monochromatic Rooms Are Making Us Rethink Our Paint Choices

We love a good interior design moment. Recently, we’ve come across an interior design trend…

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