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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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ProMar 200
Interior Painting

A Professional Review of ProMar 200 Eggshell

Sherwin Williams ProMar 200 Eggshell Tried and True, But Is It A Good Value? ProMar 200 Eggshell is a workhorse paint for painting contractors all across America. It is a mid-grade paint from Sherwin Williams with a high retail price,$72.00.  Contractors often pay less than $30.00. Contractors like it because

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c2 matte finish
Interior Design

C2 Luxe Matte finish: paint reviews

Professional Review Of C2 Luxe Matte David Klappenberger, the founder of Klappenberger & Son, goes deep to provide an in-depth professional review of C2 Luxe Matte Finish is a premium grade paint.  The paint is manufactured in New England, and they do things a little differently, and it is all

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Manor Hall Eggshell
Interior Painting

Manor Hall Eggshell Review

Is Manor Hall Eggshell a Good Value? Manor Hall paint is PPG’s premium grade paint, and the interior eggshell paint retails bewteen $52.00 –  $33.00.   I have been using this paint since it first arrived at Maryland Paint nearly 20 years ago.   PPG Manor Hall Interior Eggshell has always been

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Duration
Interior Painting

Duration Satin – A Pros Review

Is Duration Satin a Good Value in 2023?  Yes, and here’s why.    Duration Satin Finish is a second tier premium paint from Sherwin Williams. It is well known for its moisture resistance and its durability.  Because of these qualities, it is ideal for kitchens and bathrooms, and other high

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Speedhide PPG Semi-gloss can
Interior Painting

Speedhide Eggshell: A Pro’s Review

Is PPG Speedhide Eggshell a Good Value? Contractors say yes, and here’s why. Professional painters love PPG Speedhide because it doesn’t have any weaknesses.  It’s a tremendous mid-priced paint that can compete with paints twice its price.  Let’s evaluate PPG Speedhide Eggshell as we looked at Promar 200 and Super

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Spackle and paint over wallpaper
Interior Painting

Painting Over Wallpaper: Check out our Definitive Guide

Painting over Wallpaper? Pro’s and Cons . What About Painting over wallpaper that is textured? Painting over wallpaper won’t hide the texture no matter how subtle it is.  Unfortunately, it will have to be removed unless you don’t mind the texture.  My recommendation is – don’t paint over it.  It

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