Spruce up your space with window treatments and paint in Castlegar

At Oglow’s Paint & Wallcoverings in Castlegar, we are on a mission to bring new life to your home and office spaces. Our business has been family-owned and -operated since 1977, and our expertise is well known throughout the West Kootenay region.

We carry a wide selection of paint in all different colours, manufactured by your favourite brands. We also sell painting supplies, so you can tackle the job at hand with all the tools you need.

Our window shades and blinds can give you the privacy you need, keep the sun out of your eyes and change the entire look of your space. We also carry a range of home decor items for that added aesthetic touch.

Give us a call to ask about window blinds, shades and paint in Castlegar

We can answer all your questions about paint and window treatments. Call us at 250-365-6214 or just come on down for a look yourself.

Five-star customer reviews for Oglow’s Paint & Wallcoverings in Castlegar, B.C.:

“Friendly staff went above and beyond to assist me. Most complete window covering showroom in the area.” ~ Rob, Google reviewer

“Hands down best place to go for all your painting needs. They know their stuff! No matter how many questions you throw at them they are willing to answer thoroughly and patiently!! Highly recommended.” ~ Nikki, Google reviewer

“The Oglow sisters were great to work with. I had them install new blinds. They were very careful with their measuring, gave helpful suggestions, were fast, efficient and friendly. Highly recommend them—and by the way, the new blinds look amazing!” ~ Heather, Google reviewer

I need paint in Castlegar. What kinds of paint and painting products does Oglow’s carry?

At Oglow’s, we are proud to carry:

• General Paint: For many years, General Paint has been providing superior products that stand up to the challenges of everyday Canadian living. Their merchandise includes interior and exterior primers and sealers, water-borne and solvent-borne paint, caulking, stains, clear-coats and lacquers.

• PARA Paint: PARA Paint offers high-quality paint and primer options designed for kitchens and bathrooms.

• Painting tools and supplies: You can also visit us to buy surface preparation products, paint finishing tools, safety goggles, plastic drop sheets, disposable gloves and dust masks.

How important is it to use a primer before painting?

A primer is a light-coloured base coat that serves to smooth and seal the surface being painted. It can prevent future staining and reduce streaks in the paint when it is applied.

The only way to avoid using a primer is to buy a paint-and-primer in one. However, many professional painters would rather use a separate primer and paint, as using two-in-one products can be more expensive with less impressive results.

If you’re making a dramatic colour change, consider using a primer that is tinted grey, as this can help to conceal the previous paint job more effectively.

I’m looking for window shades or blinds in Castlegar. What types of window treatments does Oglow’s Paint & Wallcoverings carry?

We are pleased to deal with Shade-O-Matic window coverings. This company specializes in window shades, blinds and shutters that surpass the Canadian Child Safety requirements while providing a high level of energy efficiency and functionality. Look for the GreenProtect symbol on Shade-O-Matic products. All window treatments are custom-made for the perfect fit.

Our choice of window coverings include:

• Blinds and shades: Shade-O-Matic makes all types of window blinds and shades, including panel track systems, roller shades, vertical blinds, wooden or aluminum blinds, faux wood, dual shades and honeycomb shades.

• Shutters: For the perfect combination of function and visual appeal, shutters are a fantastic choice. We carry Grandeur Woodalloy shutters and Eclipse shutters, depending on your personal preference and the project at hand.

• Automated window coverings: Technology is a wonderful thing! You can control these motorized window coverings remotely via your smartphone or other device. Thus, you can open the blinds or shades at optimal times for energy efficiency or your own convenience and privacy. You can be quite specific too—imagine telling Amazon Alexa to open your blinds to 80% for just the right amount of light.

What is the difference between window blinds and shades?

While the terms are often used interchangeably, there are actually some key differences between blinds and shades. The fact that they both serve as window coverings is one of the few similarities they share.

Window blinds:

• Made from individual slats that can be raised or lowered to adjust the amount of light allowed to enter

• Mostly manufactured from harder materials such as metal, wood or vinyl

• Tend to be more affordable than shades and can be quite durable due to their moisture resistance

Window shades:

• Generally made from a solid swath of fabric rather than individual slats, giving you a larger range of colours, textures and patterns to choose from

• Rather than tilting slats to adjust the amount of light, the entire shade must be raised or lowered

• Due to their solid nature, shades tend to offer more privacy than blinds