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What
do I do with leftover paint?
With
landfills rapidly reaching capacity, a major environmental
concern is the disposal of paint waste. With paint there are several
guidelines which consumers can follow in their efforts to reduce
paint waste. More...
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How
much area will one gallon of paint cover?
For
many paints, one gallon will cover approximately 400 square feet. However,
the quality of the paint can affect how much it will cover. More... |
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Selecting
the Right Paint Brush
Using the right brush or roller can make
painting easier and yield more professional results. Benjamin
Moore & Co. offers a complete line of paint applicators
for every job, whether you are a professional or
do-it-yourselfer. The following reference will help you
choose the best tool to use in a given situation. More...
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How
do I buy a good paint?
Paint
is made up of three components: The binder, the pigment and the vehicle
or, liquid. The best paints contain a higher number of volume-solids. This
is the material that remains on the surface after the paint is completely
dry. More... |
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Do's
& Don'ts of Interior Painting
Do...Follow manufacturer’s
label directions.
Do...Wash
off all contamination from walls and
woodwork.
Do...Patch cracks in walls and ceilings
before painting. More... |
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Are
there advantages to using latex paint?
In
addition to being thinned with water, latex paints feature: Less odor and
Water cleanup. More... |
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What
type paint do I use?
Flat
wall paints are usually applied to ceilings and walls. Flat wall paints
are not suited for kitchens and bathrooms because they lack the
scrubability of higher sheen paints. Semi-gloss or gloss paints withstand
the frequent washings required in these two areas. More... |
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What
do I paint a floor with?
Floor
paints, also called deck enamels, are for walk-on surfaces. Ordinary
high-gloss enamel is not suitable. Floor enamels are formulated to
withstand weather and wear on wood and concrete. They come in both
oil-based and latex formulas. More... |
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Why
do I need a primer?
Primer/sealers
work to eliminate stains (including stains from water and fire damage)
cover wood imperfections, hide wallpaper designs and serve as a foundation
coat on metals over which a finish coat is applied. They also seal the
surface evenly so a topcoat will have uniform gloss. More... |
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What
is Faux Finishing? Decorative
Faux interior painting is a hot trend as do-it-yourselfers discover how
easy it is to enhance the look of their rooms with a variety of simple
applications. Most
types of decorative faux interior painting involve applying one or more
colors in broken layers over a different-colored background, creating a
mottled or textured effect. More...
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