If you’re planning for a big renovation project, or simply have a few home repairs to tackle, the expenses on materials can add up. Instead of cutting costs by cutting paint quality, we’re offering some tips on how to save big on paint. Use a paint calculator It can be tough gauging just how muchRead More
Transform Your Furniture With This Chalk Paint Tutorial
Endless eclectic combinations can refresh your home when you transform your furniture using chalk paint. At James T. Davis, we carry Good Bones™ Furniture Paint as the perfect product to makeover home accessories and furniture. To show the ease of this process, we’ve pulled together the tutorial below. Additionally, we regularly host workshops at ourRead More
How To Match Paint Colors Across Brands
An eye-catching color can immediately transform your space. However, finding the right tone in your favorite brand can be tricky. At James T. Davis, we match paint colors across different brands, as well as, offer high quality paint at a great price. Our paint experts weigh in on this topic below. This or That During theRead More
Make Your Own Milk Paint Project With This Tutorial
Experience the satisfaction of making over an old home decor item with a fresh Milk Paint color. At James T. Davis, we carry Miss Mustard Seed’s Milk Paint as the perfect product for both distressed and antiqued design transformations. To show the simplicity of the process, we’ve put together a tutorial below. Additionally, we regularlyRead More
5 Reasons Why Your Paint Didn’t Cover
Every paint project begins with good intentions. After selecting the perfect color, you may have been surprised when the paint did not cover well. This frustrating phenomenon actually stems from several common mistakes. Below are likely reasons why your paint didn’t cover. 1. You Forgot the Primer When troubleshooting your paint coverage, this is firstRead More
How to Pick Furniture for a DIY Project
There is nothing more fun than a good DIY project! Now is the perfect time to take an outdated piece of furniture and reimagine it. A successful DIY project starts with selecting the right piece. Some pieces are better suited for a makeover than others. Consider the questions below when picking the furniture to makeoverRead More
10 Things You Don’t Know About James T. Davis Paint and Design Center
As a part of the Lynchburg community for over 75 years, James T. Davis Paint and Design Center continues to transform, improve, and expand. At times, people will walk through our front doors and gasp, “I didn’t know this was here.” Indeed, we have grown over the years from bringing in new products toRead More
2017 Color of the Year
Soft Leather evokes feelings of coziness and relaxation. The hue emits the warmth of feeling at home. – Haley Pavao, Director of Marketing Soft Leather: James T. Davis 2017 Color of the year We believe in the transformative power of color. As Henry David Thoreau said, “This world is but a canvas to our imagination.”Read More