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PPG Manor Hall Semi-Gloss Can
Painting Reviews

PPG Manor Semi-gloss, A Pro’s Review

Pittsburgh Manor Hall Semi-gloss I’ve been using PPG Manor Hall semi-gloss for nearly 30 years.  I was never 100% sold on the paint, but I have never really taken the time to compare it side by side with its equal partners like Regal and Duration.    Manor Hall retails for

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PPG Manor Hall Semi-Gloss Can
Interior Painting

Manor Hall Flat: A Pro’s Reviews

Manor Hall Flat has been the premium grade paint from Pittsburgh for many years.  Recently though, Pittsburgh came out with a new line of paint called UltraLast.  Manor Hall is the second-tier premium paint similar to Sherwin Williams Duration or Ben Moore’s  Regal Select.   .   PPG Manor Hall Retails for

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UltraLast
Interior Painting

A Pro’s Review of UltraLast Matte Finish

UltraLast Matte Finish Review 2023 In 2021 PPG released  UltraLast Matte.  UltraLast comes in a matte, eggshell, and semi-gloss finish.   If you are not familiar with a matte finish it has just a slight sheen.  Great for walls and bad for ceilings. UltraLast’sclaim to fame is that it is impervious

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Pitt-Glaze WB1
Painting Reviews

PPG Pitt Glaze WB1: The Best Interior Paint

Pitt Glaze WB1 Eggshell: Best Interior Paint Ever?! I realize that saying that Pitt Glaze WB1 is the best eggshell paint ever is a bold statement.  But it’s true.  I have evaluated several premium and mid-grade eggshells, and nothing compares.  I have not evaluated every mid-premium grade eggshell paint on

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sw paints cans
Painting Reviews

What SW Paint Covers The Best

Whether you are a DIY or a painting contractor it great information to know what SW paint covers the best.  70- 85% of the cost for a painting contractor is in their labor costs.  If a painting contractor is using paint that covers well it can reduce the number of

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Aura Semi gloss
Interior Design

Is Ben Moore Aura Worth It

Before you drop $75.00 on a gallon of premium paint, shouldn’t you know if Ben Moore Aura is worth it? Let’s take a look at seven critical factors.  Is it: Zero VOC Low Splatter Water Clean-up Can it be matched to any color? Mildew resistant It uses Genex colors that

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