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Interior paints: basic to off-the-wall.(Buyers guide)(Table)

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| March 01, 2007 | COPYRIGHT 2007 Consumers Union of the United States, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

Classic white. Apple green. Faux denim. Metallic gold. Whatever your paint choice, the final result will look much better if you pick one of our top-performing finishes.

The focus on what fashionable walls are wearing isn't surprising since many designers, at the behest of paint manufacturers, have put their names on a variety of regular and specialty paints. Home-related TV shows, magazines, and Web sites all offer encouragement and advice.

Plus, changing interior paint colors can be one of the easiest and least expensive ways to update the look of a room. So it's little wonder that it's one of the most popular home-improvement projects in the U.S. ...

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