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4 simple steps to refurbish a countertop without tearing it out: The concrete look Concrete EffectHow-ToKitchen FeatureSpecialized coatingsUncategorized

4 simple steps to refurbish a countertop without tearing it out: The concrete look

Difficulty: MediumCost per sq ft = $7.50Products: In stock Delivery: Ready to ship anywhere in Canada Claudie (Verified Customer) "Excellent product, easy to apply and gives a superb result! A very nice way to give a second life and make it a feature element at low cost. In addition, the service offered by the Colobar team was beyond expectations!"We often hear the same thought in-store: "My countertop is still in good condition, but I can't stand looking at it anymore." After a few years, colors go out of style, surfaces wear out, and the kitchen starts to look dated, even…
Frédéric Riopel
15 January 2025
The Ultimate Guide to Staining a Wooden Deck Exterior StainHow-ToUncategorizedWood Patio

The Ultimate Guide to Staining a Wooden Deck

Difficulty: MediumCost per sq ft = $0.97 to $1.57Products: In stock Delivery: Ready to ship anywhere in CanadaSylvain (Verified Customer) "We have been using Sansin for over 10 years and we truly love this product. It applies easily and protects the wood for years."Staining a patio is a project anyone can handle. However, achieving a beautiful result that lasts over time requires a bit more than simply applying a product. Several details make all the difference: preparation, product selection, weather conditions, and application technique. Over the years, we've seen many successful projects... and some less so. Here, we share the…
Frédéric Riopel
31 May 2022
How to chink a log home ChinkingHow-ToLog HomeUncategorizedWood Treatment

How to chink a log home

Difficulty: MediumCost per sq ft = varies depending on joint depthProducts: In stock Delivery: Ready to ship anywhere in CanadaLouise Simard (Confirmed customer) "Great product, easy to apply, and very fast online service.."Chinking is an essential step in maintaining a log home. In addition to preventing water and air infiltration, it protects logs from moisture, improves the home's energy efficiency, and helps preserve the structural stability over the years. We'll teach you why chinking is so important, what tools to use, and how to apply chinking step-by-step for effective and long-lasting insulation.
Frédéric Riopel
16 May 2022
How to paint a fiberglass or composite balcony with epoxy in Quebec Commercial PaintHow-ToPaintResidential paintingUncategorized

How to paint a fiberglass or composite balcony with epoxy in Quebec

Difficulty: MediumCost per sq ft = $2.90 to $3.15Products: In stock Delivery: Ready to ship anywhere in CanadaFrançoise Hamel (Cliente confirmée) "Produit facile d’application et couvre très bien, merci."Fiberglass is a robust material often used for building patios, balconies, and outdoor stairs. However, it has its peculiarities: if you want to repaint your fiberglass balcony durably, you can't just apply anything. First, you need a finish that adheres well to fiberglass, because standard floor paints don't stick well and wear out very quickly. Second, you need a finish that resists UV rays. Urethane mastic meets both these criteria, in addition…
Frédéric Riopel
7 August 2020
My epoxy floor is scratched. What should I do? EpoxyGaragesHow-ToUncategorized

My epoxy floor is scratched. What should I do?

Difficulty: MediumCost per sq ft = $0.50 to $1Products: In stock Delivery: Ready to ship anywhere in Canada (Marco Dumoulin, verified customer) "Excellent product, I applied it with a roller using the cross-rolling method. Excellent results, very good service at Colobar."Has your epoxy floor lost its shine or become covered with scratches over the years? Despite epoxy’s high durability, sand, rocks (or gravel) and heavy objects can leave marks on the surface and affect the finish. Fortunately, there are simple, effective solutions to prevent this damage and restore the coating’s appearance.
Frédéric Bourdon
21 November 2018
16 Tips for Painting a Ceiling Without Roller Marks How-ToPaintResidential paintingUncategorized

16 Tips for Painting a Ceiling Without Roller Marks

Difficulty: EasyCost per sq ft = $0.25 to $0.45Products: In stock Delivery: Ready to ship anywhere in CanadaMichele Forget (Verified Customer) "Excellent online service, next-day delivery! Unbeatable paint quality. Thank you, Olivier 🥇." Painting a ceiling is certainly not the most enjoyable task in a renovation project. Constantly having your arms in the air, your neck getting tired, and your shoulders aching... You generally want the job to be successful on the first try. Because there's nothing more frustrating than finishing a third coat only to find that the result still doesn't meet your expectations. If you want to avoid…
Frédéric Bourdon
14 June 2018
Exterior Wood Stain: 5 Essential Application Principles to Follow Exterior StainHow-ToWood PatioWood Treatment

Exterior Wood Stain: 5 Essential Application Principles to Follow

Difficulty: MediumCost per sq ft = $3.75Products: In stock Delivery: Ready to ship anywhere in CanadaLouis Martin (Client) "Easy application, realistic coverage, no strong odor, no problems encountered during application."When it comes to protecting a patio or any other outdoor wood surface, the choice of stain is important… but it is not the only factor influencing the final result. Even the best exterior wood stain will not yield good results if the surface is poorly prepared or if application conditions are not met. Whether for a patio stain, treated wood, or any other type of exterior stain, the durability of…
Frédéric Bourdon
11 May 2012