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Ben vs. Regal
Interior Painting

Regal and Ben Semi-gloss: A Pros Review

  Evaluating Benjamin Moore  Regal Select and Ben Semi-gloss Regal Select retails for about $80.00 in 2023 Ben Retails for about $52.00 in 2023 You are at your favorite Ben Moore paint store, starring at Regal Select and Ben Semi-gloss, and wondering what the difference is besides the cost.   Do

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C2 cabinet trim paint
Kitchen Cabinet Painting

C2 Cabinet & Trim Paint

Before you spend $80.00 on a gallon on C2 Cabinet & Trim paint, shouldn’t you know if it is worth it?    I’ve used this paint for years, and now it is time to really test it and see how it compares to other premium cabinet paints.   Who Is Giving

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Interior Painting

What SW Interior Flat Covers The Best?

Retail Price $72.29 Whole Sale price $30.00 List Price: $60.49 Sale Price: $45.37 List Price: $60.49 – $65.49 Sale Price: $45.37 – $49.12 Retail: $69.99 Sale Price: $52.49 List Price: $74.49 Sale Price: $55.87 I am honestly surprised this isn’t searched for more on the internet.  What Sherwin Williams flat

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C2 Flat paint can
Painting Reviews

C2 Luxe Flat Review: A Pro’s Thoughts

It is time for a C2 Luxe Flat Review!  C2 Has two grades of interior paint, Luxe, and Studio.  Luxe is the top-of-the-line paint that retails for $62.00. C2 Luxe comes in 6 different sheens from flat to gloss.  I will give compare C2 Luxe flat for its coverage, workability,

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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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