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Paints, interior.(Home and Yard: Reap the Savings)(Buyers guide)
A fresh coat of paint is an easy, inexpensive way to freshen a room. Today's paints spatter less, keep stains at bay, and have ample tolerance for scrubbing. They also resist mildew (important if you're painting a kitchen, a bath, or a basement room that tends to be damp). Some are labeled low-VOC (volatile organic compounds), emitting less fumes. So it's little wonder that painting is one of the most popular home-improvement projects in the U.S.
WHAT'S AVAILABLE
Major brands include Ace, Behr (sold at Home Depot), Benjamin Moore, Dutch Boy, Glidden, Kilz (sold at Wal-Mart), Olympic, Sears, Sherwin-Williams, and Valspar (sold at Lowe's). You'll also see designer names such as Martha Stewart and Ralph Lauren, as well as many regional brands. Price: $15 to $45 per gallon.
FEATURES THAT COUNT
Paint typically comes in a variety of sheens--flat, low luster, and semigloss. Glossiness can differ from one manufacturer to another. Flat paint is dullest and best at hiding surface imperfections, though it tends to pick up stains. It's well-suited for formal living rooms, dining rooms, and other spaces that don't see heavy use. Low-luster (often called eggshell or satin) has a slight sheen and is good for family rooms, kids' rooms, and hallways. Semigloss, shinier still, usually works best on kitchen and bathroom walls and on trim because it's generally easier to clean. Low-luster and semigloss paints look best on smooth, well-prepared surfaces, since their shine can accentuate imperfections. Most brands come in several tint bases--the uncolored paint that forms the foundation for ...
- Paint, interior.(Home & Yard: More Value for Less)(Buyers guide)
- Magazine article from: Consumer Reports November 1, 2006 700+ words
...glossy and formulated to hold up to water and scrubbing and to release stains. Price: $15 to $45 per gallon. FEATURES THAT COUNT Paint typically comes in a variety of sheens--flat, low luster, and semigloss. The degree of glossiness can be different from...
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- Magazine article from: Consumer Reports Annual Buying Guide January 1, 2006 700+ words
...formulated to hold up to water and scrubbing and to release stains. Price range: $10 to $35 per gallon. FEATURES THAT COUNT Paint typically comes in a variety of sheens--flat, low luster, and semigloss. The degree of glossiness can be different from...
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- Magazine article from: Consumer Reports October 1, 2003 700+ words
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- News wire article from: The America's Intelligence Wire October 14, 2003 700+ words
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- Magazine article from: Consumer Reports June 1, 2007 700+ words
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- Commentary: GOP dogma leading to party's demise.
- Magazine article from: Long Island Business News May 18, 2007 700+ words
...believe in. Giuliani, at a Midwest campaign stop, challenged the party to ignore his support of a woman's right to choose, consider allowing more acceptance of gay rights and understand his position on gun control, which he says is based on his experience...
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- Magazine article from: Modern Tire Dealer Wilson, Jeffrey R. September 15, 1994 700+ words
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