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How Paint Is Made: What’s Really in the Can

Most of us open a can of paint, stir it and start rolling. We don’t think much about what’s inside. […]

Walk into a paint store and the wall of cans can feel like a lot. Interior, exterior, primer, satin, semi-gloss,

Color sets the tone the moment someone walks in. A customer, a tenant or a visitor notices it before they

Matte, satin, semi-gloss or gloss: how to pick the right sheen for baseboards, casings and doors, inside and out.

Fresh paint can hide problems. Here is what to look for in the paint and surfaces before you buy a home, from peeling and stains to failed caulk.