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Holiday Gifts For The Do-It-Yourself Painter

December 16, 2016 3 min read

Whether you’re ready or not, the holiday season is quickly approaching. That means many days spent cooking, preparing the house for guests and shopping for presents. 
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Tips for Picking a Color Palette for Your Home

Tips for Picking a Color Palette for Your Home

December 16, 2016 3 min read

Whether you’re buying a new home or you are looking to liven up your space, choosing a color scheme for your home can be overwhelming. While every room does not have to be painted the same color, you want a smooth transition from room to room.
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A woman painting a white wall a deep blue teal color, with carboard boxes around her.

A Mess-Free Guide to Painting a Room

December 16, 2016 3 min read

Painting a room is an easy and inexpensive way to breathe new life into your space. After you have picked your color and paint finish, you may think you need to hire an expert to achieve professional looking results. 
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7 Room Colors that Affect Your Mood

December 16, 2016 3 min read

Whether you have spent hours of time searching for the right shade or easily picked your favorite, the color of a room has a serious affect on your mood. While colors affect people differently (based on their age, gender, climate, etc.),
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Gold and silver holiday ornaments in a gold basket, next to a pink holiday poinsetta.

How to Decorate Your Home for the Holidays

December 16, 2016 3 min read

As the holiday season quickly approaches, the number of house guests you have visiting is sure to increase. If you’re the type to have numerous different get-togethers with your friends and family, you’re going to want to spruce up your home for the holidays. 
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Benjamin Moore Ultra Spec 500 paint cans in Eggshell, Flat and Gloss, available at Gleco Paints in PA.

VIDEO: The Ultra Spec 500 Difference

November 12, 2016 1 min read

If you have already used any of the Ultra Spec 500 products you have already seen for yourself how these products far outperform the competition. Ultra Spec 500 products are Zero VOC in any color and any finish. 
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A man and woman painting a wall using mint green colored paint.

Paint & Primer in One?

January 05, 2016 1 min read

Over the past several years many paint companies have been marketing “Paint and Primer in One” products to DIY consumers. These ads promise consumers that they will be finished their painting project faster by using one of these products. 
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Back of a woman wearing a baggy blue shirt, holding a paint brush with pink paint on it, standing beside a ladder and in front of a wall with a patch of white and pink paint.

Touch up Problems

September 09, 2015 2 min read

What causes problems when touching up on a job site? There are several factors that can cause problems when touching up. A surface temperature difference of 10 degrees or greater between the last coat and the touch up can cause the touch up to be a different color. 

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Preventing Mildew

Preventing Mildew

August 25, 2015 1 min read

Mildew is a fungus that thrives in warm, damp or moist environments with little or no air circulation and direct sunlight and feeds on the organic materials found in most paints. 
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A person staining a deck, wearing green gloves.

Preparing exterior wood for staining

July 11, 2015 2 min read

When preparing to stain your deck or even if you are planning on hiring a contractor to do the work, you should have a thorough understanding of the process. The best time to stain your deck is when the outdoor temperature is above 50 degrees but below 95 degrees.

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Choosing the Right Paint Brush

April 01, 2015 1 min read

Choosing the proper brush and roller cover is determined by several things. The type of paint you will be using and the surface you will be painting. Brushes are divided into categories based on whether you will be using water based paint or oil based paint.

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A Painter wearing a Benjamin Moore paints hat, holding a paint brush that he dipped into a paint tray with dark Benjamin Moore paint.

Best Practices for a Paint Contractor

March 09, 2015 2 min read

Whether you are a contractor working for a homeowner or a homeowner hiring a contractor, there are certain expectations that should be addressed. Prior to starting the work, a cut-off date should be set for finalizing the color, finish and exact content of the work to be done. 

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