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Paint 101: Choose the Right Paint for the Job

Knowing about the different types of paint available can help ensure you choose the right paint for the job. LATEX PAINTS Latex paints can be thinned with water and are easily applied. Compared to oil-based paints, the advantages of latex paints are: Less odor Water...

Paint 101: Aerosol Paints

Aerosol paints consist of two elements: the propellant and the product itself, whether a liquid, foam or semisolid. Three kinds of propellants are used: hydrocarbons (liquid propellants), carbon dioxide (a compressed gas) and dimethyl ether. Hydrocarbons are effective...

Interior Decor

WALLCOVERINGS Applying wallcovering is very much the province of do-it-yourselfers. Technical advancements make “paper-hanging” a relatively easy redecorating job. Self-adhesive or pre-pasted coverings simplify the job; paper- or fabric-backed vinyl...

How to Choose the Right Benjamin Moore Paint

The right paint for every project makes home improvement more fun. When you paint your house, choosing the right kind of paint for the project is key. You wouldn’t want to put deck paint on your dining room walls because it isn’t designed for that. Also,...