Until paint technology improved the durability of all paint, sheen used to be a matter of function. Now it’s all about taste. The what-sheen-goes-where rules of the past were based on one single premise: the shinier the paint, the hardier it is. This led to a set of guidelines that most painters still stick to today. So here they are,[...]
If you've been working hard at spring cleaning your Augusta new home, reward yourself and your home with a room makeover. One of the most dramatic changes you can make in a room without spending tons of money is a change in paint color. But, before you pull out those rollers and paint cans, read through these preparation steps. Clean:[...]
Paint swatches are no longer just for choosing a paint color. From jewelry to wall art to holiday wreaths, paint swatches and stripe cards can be repurposed for creative accent pieces, arts and crafts projects and more. The PPG PITTSBURGH PAINTS® brand has launched the “Pin It to Win It” promotion, providing THE VOICE OF COLOR® Pinterest followers with the[...]
Did you know that building green can reduce operating expenses by 8 to 9 percent, increase building value by 7.5 percent and improve ROI for building owners by 6.6 percent? Paint selection is weighted in the green building guidelines based on VOC levels, or the level of Volatile Organic Compounds. So, what are VOCs exactly? They are the solvents in paints[...]