Fun Facts about paint....At one time, the most expensive pigment was ultra-marine. It was made from a lapis lazuli, which you might find in an ancient illuminated manuscript, which were created using paints made from a mixture of crushed precious stones and a binding agent. Times sure have changed.

Kovrd a 2 in 1 Paint Tray Bag that works in a truly unique way revolutionizing the painting industry. This product that acts as a drop cloth catching spills that happen in and around the paint tray and can be used to store your brushes and tray when taking a break...simply zip up the bag with it's heavy duty 3 sided zipper and you do not have to worry about paint drying out. Available here at Tripp's.

Tripp's will be closed Civic Holiday Monday, August 1. Have you ever wondered why the first Monday of August is a holiday in Ontario? According to Wiki...the true meaning behind the holiday is to honour John Graves Simcoe, the first Lieutenant Governor of Ontario (then known as Upper Canada) and also the founder of the Historic Fort York, the birthplace of modern Toronto.

From Drab to Fab.....your newest hobby incentive....Cottage Paint at its best. Learn how to distress your furniture and create a one-of-a-kind piece. Join us and have fun....Cottage Paint Revival Furniture Workshops. Cottage Paint - Serenity - Urban Paint....available in many colours.

Make old furniture and cabinets vibrant again. Use Old Masters Gel Stain to revitalize tired wood furniture. Their newest colour Espresso, is a rich blend of brown and red tones creating a one-of-a-kind stain colour. Old Masters Gel stains have added pigments to provide intense colour choices. Check out the colours available here at Tripp's.

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