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Interior Painting

Emerald or Aura, which is the better flat paint?

What is the purpose of Emerald Flat? You’re giving an estimate, and the customer asks: “Which paint do you prefer Emerald or Aura?”     Customers often ask us questions about paint quality, and we give our best answer, but deep down inside, we don’t know.   Whether you are a home-owner

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Interior Painting

The Gemini EVO Paint Review

Gemini EVO Eclipse is made for wood surfaces. Gemini Industries has partnered with Benjamin Moore to distribute EVO Eclipse paint, which is designed for wood surfaces such as cabinets, furniture, doors, and other millwork.  The Gemini Evo Eclipse application process is as follows: Dry to touch: 25-35 minutes Recoat 60

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Interior Painting

The Best Scuff Paint Period.

Who has the best scuff paint on the market?  If you haven’t heard about scuff paints, you are not alone.  They are relatively new.  Behr Scuff Defense was the first stuff-resistant paint to enter the market in July 2020. After doing a Google search, I could find only two others:

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Exterior Painting

Romabio Masonry Paint

Romabio Masonry paint is entirely different than other exterior paints.  It’s as different as a combustion engine is from an EV car.  Today, exterior masonry paints are water-base products—some combination of water-borne, latex, or acrylic components.  Romabio has none of those properties.  Romabio is a mineral-base paint and that mineral

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Exterior Painting

Romabio Classico Limewash

My name is David Klappenberger. I’m the founder of Klappenberger & Son.  Today we will talk about painting brick with expert Matt Hocutt of Romabio Classico Limewash.  Folks,  I don’t know if you’ve noticed this, but a lot of people, a lot of homes are getting their brick painted, a

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Interior Painting

Gallery Series By SW: A Pro’s Review

Sherwin Williams latest cabinet paint has contractors wondering if it is worth the cost. What is The Purpose Gallery Series? Sherwin Williams wanted to create a cabinet paint for professionals.  Gallery Series is a waterborne paint that is made to be sprayed not brushed or rolled.  It has some lovely

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Best Paint For Stucco in 2024

If the price was not a significant factor, what product would you use on a stucco home and why? Choosing the best stucco paint for 2024 will depend on what previous product(s) were applied and how many coats. If you don’t know the number of coats and what products were

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High Gloss paint cans
Interior Painting

Who Has The Highest Gloss Paint

When you want the highest sheen possible, you will want a high gloss or gloss paint.  FYI, this is NOT what you typically put on trim, and for a good reason.  For a glossy paint to have a mirror-like finish it will need additional prep work and lots of it. 

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Painting Reviews

The Best Brand of Paint 2024

What is the best paint brand can be difficult when we have over 975 paint manufacturers making many paints.    However, I have tested and used hundreds of brands and have evaluated many of them on my YouTube Channel. If you ask a dozen painters, “what is the best brand of paint”  you

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