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White Open Spaces

July 27, 2015

White Open Spaces

Looking to change up your home but can't think of anything new? Try painting your floors white! Yes, that's right. You read correctly. WHITE. Painting your floors white might seem like a risky move, but in actuality there are many great benefits to this trend. Growing in popularity, this staple in

Make the Most of Your Home with Paint

July 20, 2015

Make the Most of Your Home with Paint

Are you thinking of selling your home? With many North American housing markets heating up in the summer months, there is one simple way to ensure you capitalize off of this trend. Paint! "A house's paint job greatly impacts how potential buyers feel about a place," says James Alisch, WOW 1 DAY

How to Paint Safely in High Heat

July 8, 2015

How to Paint Safely in High Heat

With summer upon us, many of us need to take extra care while working outside. If you're tackling a painting job this summer, you will need to take into account the effect the heat will have on you, as well as your paint. To ensure you get your paint job done safely this summer, we have compiled

Mom = WOW: Jennifer Won a Free Home Makeover!

May 11, 2015

Mom = WOW: Jennifer Won a Free Home Makeover!

In honor of this Mother's Day, we found a deserving mom who fit the MOM=WOW bill. Her name is Jennifer, and she has two small children with a third on the way! Here's why she was nominated to win a home makeover from WOW 1 DAY PAINTING: Jennifer is new to Ottawa, and says it's been tough finding

Veterans Make Great Franchise Owners!

April 7, 2015

Veterans Make Great Franchise Owners!

Mike Sandness is a veteran of the US military. He also happens to be a WOW 1 DAY PAINTING Franchise Partner. He's not the only one who thinks moving into franchising post-military is a good idea-here's why. CONTINUE READING →

Oil vs Latex Paint - Which One Is Better?

April 4, 2015

Oil vs Latex Paint - Which One Is Better?

When it comes to choosing paint, there's more to consider than just color. One choice you'll need to make is whether to use oil-based paint or latex paint. There are quite a few differences between the two and you'll definitely want to have all the facts before you make your decision. When a

What Is Paint?

March 27, 2015

What Is Paint?

PAINT IS MADE UP OF FOUR ELEMENTS: Pigments Binders Liquids Additives 1. Pigment Pigment is finely ground, undissolvable powder that provides the color of paint. There are two kinds of pigments: Prime Pigments - These provide the primary color of the paint. Typically, the higher the quality of the

4 Reasons Our Franchise Partners Chose Entrepreneurship

February 13, 2015

4 Reasons Our Franchise Partners Chose Entrepreneurship

f you're bored at work and you feel like you have more to offer than the corporate structure allows, you're in good company. A recent Gallup poll found that 87% of workers worldwide "are emotionally disconnected from their workplaces." If nearly 9 in 10 people worldwide are checked out at work,

6 Skills That Make Athletes Great Entrepreneurs

January 16, 2015

6 Skills That Make Athletes Great Entrepreneurs

A harsh reality often awaits many athletes after finishing their careers either as professionals, amateurs or at the increasingly competitive school-level. External factors change completely. There's no more applause or scoreboards or locker rooms...a world without games and competition can feel

The Hundred Million Color Palette

November 21, 2014

The Hundred Million Color Palette

What designs or patterns would you paint around your home if you were the only one who could see them? What would you give to see extra colors? The world of the butterfly is a riot of color, shades and hues that are invisible to the human eye but shout out to the pollinating insect the way the

We're a 'Top Emerging Franchise'!

October 29, 2014

We're a 'Top Emerging Franchise'!

We Made It! Franchise Business Review recently released their Top Emerging Franchises Report and WOW 1 DAY PAINTING made the list! This is not the first time we have been featured by Franchise Business Review. We were also included in their Top Franchisee Satisfaction Report for the past 2 years

Painting Pumpkins

October 20, 2014

Painting Pumpkins

Every year, we find a close-to-round pumpkin, carve a hole in the top, and scoop out the guts. Then we painstakingly carve a Halloween-y design, carefully avoiding slips that take off digits. Why not try something new this year? Instead of using any kitchen implements, grab a paintbrush and paint

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