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Jeff Rock - West Valley Yakima

Jeff Rock - West Valley Yakima

September 18, 2019 2 min read

If there was a diploma given out in real-world experience earned in a retail paint store, Jeff would be at the top of his class. The Manager of our West Valley Yakima location, Jeff has been part of the Standard Paint & Flooring family for more than 20 years, and credits everything he knows about home improvement to two decades of on-the-job training.
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Cyndy Jaynes - Wenatchee Location

Cyndy Jaynes - Wenatchee Location

August 12, 2019 2 min read

Nearly 30 years after graduating from the design program at Bellevue College, Cyndy still loves to be able to work with an empty space, a blank slate where she can experiment with color combinations and apply her considerable talent for furniture placement, shopping for antiques and accents, and creating functional floor plans that flow.  

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Light brown wooden staircase with a blue and white diamond printed carpet down the middle.

Stairs with Flair

May 27, 2019 1 min read

When our customers come to us and explain that they want a traditional yet trendy look, we sometimes pull inspiration from the past. Carpet on stairs is definitely a style that is here to stay. The classic wood finish with the addition of this beautifully patterned and contrasting carpet gives these stairs some true flair.
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Ways We Do More Than Paint

Ways We Do More Than Paint

May 03, 2019 2 min read

Standard Paint & Flooring has been known for our quality paints and stains and exceptional customer service for over 35 years. But that’s only just the beginning.

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Tour of Home: Builder Catalyss Homes

Tour of Home: Builder Catalyss Homes

April 22, 2019 1 min read

Sometimes we are lucky enough for our work to be on display and open for everyone to see. This year, we worked with several builders whose houses were on the Central Washington Home Builders Tours of Home and Chefs. Our employee, Kate Loeb, was the designer hired to help create this beautiful home. Take a look at the breathtaking photos. 
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Importance of Prep and Primer For Exterior Painting

Importance of Prep and Primer For Exterior Painting

April 01, 2019 3 min read

At Standard Paint & Flooring, we are known for our quality paints, stains, and exceptional customer service. We feel confident in getting our customers the right products every time.
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Before and after of a kitchen renovation, before with white cabinets and a wood top island, and after with white cabinets, a stainless steel fridge and stove and marble top island.

Before & After: Dream Kitchen

February 20, 2019 1 min read

Creating contrast in this space made all the difference with this kitchen remodel. So many beautiful upgrades were added to give it a timeless feel. Removing the breakfast bar really opened up the room and gave this kitchen a bigger feel and made it feel much more welcoming.

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Before and after of a bathroom renovation, before photo showing the inside of a shower with white walls and floor tile, next to the after photo showing the inside of a renovated shower with dark green tile.

Before & After: Bathroom Do-Over

January 10, 2019 1 min read

It's always a challenge to make the most of a smaller space, but eliminating the cluttered wallpaper really helped calm down the feeling in this bathroom and actually make the space look bigger. 

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3 Ways We Help Contractors

3 Ways We Help Contractors

December 30, 2018 2 min read

As general contractors, you need access and support to a large selection of top quality products for your customers, not found at other home improvement stores like Home Depot or Ace Hardware.

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A painter paints a dry erase board using dry erase paint.

Dry Erase DIY

December 17, 2018 2 min read

Chalkboard Paint is pretty cool but this Dry Erase Paint takes it to the next level.  Choose a section of your wall. Our marketing department wanted a giant whiteboard for brainstorming and planning so we taped off a 4 ft by 5 ft section. 
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How to Tell your Designer What You Want (What you Really, Really Want!)

How to Tell your Designer What You Want (What you Really, Really Want!)

October 27, 2018 3 min read

Imagine sitting in your hairstylist’s chair. After asking for a trim, you notice that their snip-happy scissors have lopped off too much. Do you speak up and ask that they fix the mistake, or leave the salon a dissatisfied customer? These tips will help you communicate your vision and ensure the success of your project.
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Swipe Right on a Painting Contractor That’s Your Perfect Match

Swipe Right on a Painting Contractor That’s Your Perfect Match

October 27, 2018 3 min read

Finding a contractor to call your own isn’t always easy. You may be tempted to slip your digits to any eligible painting company.  We suggest following these tips for getting better acquainted before you’re ready to be exclusive.
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