If you've finally narrowed down on the paint color you want for your interior walls, unfortunately your job isn't over yet. There's still one important thing to consider before you can get painting - ...

You’ve finally narrowed down your (seemingly endless) options and decided on the perfect paint color. While your decision-making muscles may feel exhausted at this point, there is still more to ...

Low sheen finishes hide imperfections but are hard to clean. Use them in low-traffic areas. Glossy sheens are easy to clean but highlight imperfections. Use them for high-traffic areas and trim. When ...

When your mom was painting a space, the rules were straightforward: flats on the ceiling, eggshell on the walls and gloss on cabinetry, windowsills and trim. Today those rules are more like ...

Paint sheens were created to handle different uses and durability needs. A high-traffic area like a hallway needs a coating that can withstand handprints and people brushing up against it while a ...

How do they differ? And how can they impact the final look of your painting project? Sheen, or paint finish, is a measure of how much light reflects off a painted surface, resulting in gloss or a lack ...

The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Not all home improvement paints are created equal. Think of all ...

Q. What’s the best way to clean walls covered in eggshell-finish paint? A. Eggshell-painted walls clean up rather well, as long as you’re relatively gentle in your approach. Don’t scrub too hard, or ...

So you’ve found the perfect paint color for your home improvement project, whether that’s refreshing your walls, giving your drab kitchen cabinet that perfect refresh, or making your trim pop.