For years, we’ve heard whisperings about Para paints. A Canadian brand that’s based ‘Out East,’ and is a byword for heritage and quality. Interior designers we met at conferences or online swore up and down by their quality and dense pigmentation, but it was only a few years ago that they made it to the prairies. When we saw a large display of them at our local Lowes, we were drawn in by their attractive display, featuring a range of colours curated by Sarah Richardson (a Canadian design star, host of programs like Design Inc.), and something called the Heritage Collection.





Even on these harder wearing finishes the paints easily meet Environment Canada standards.

Victoria says
All of the colors look so nice! I really like the way the room looks with two different colors separated by white in the middle.
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tazimd says
Yes, there are so many great colours!
Amy says
This is a great review. I doubt they sell this in the states, but after our last painting experience I am definitely a believer that not all paints are created equal. When we painted our bedroom we ran out of paint and I had to go get another can. I took some of the original paint to we could make sure the color matched. After the walls in our bedroom dried we could see the paint matched, but the FINISH did not! We ended up with a nice line down one wall of our bedroom where the paint finish went from a glossy to a slightly more matte. Thankfully it wasn't noticeable unless you knew what you were looking for.
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tazimd says
Thanks Amy. No, this is actually a Canadian brand, but maybe one day they'll be available in the states!? I know how it is to not have colours or finishes match—it has happened to me before! This time, we got more paint than we needed just to be safe.
diane says
I love that they have a more ecofriendly line! But, yes, kitchens need durability. I will have to check this brand out when we do our next repainting (hopefully soon!)
Beeb Ashcroft says
Very pretty colors! I have a lot of painting to do this year!
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AshleyLynnFHD says
I used Para Paint (SR's Vintage) in our bathroom and I'm head over heels in love with it. I really, really liked how well it went on.
tazimd says
That's great to hear Ashley!