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Q: My wife and I live in an older, rustic home, and we’d like to freshen it up with some paint. What’s the best paint for wood surfaces in our home, indoors and out? Is oil-based or water-based the ...

Choosing the right paint color for a room in your home can be daunting enough, but it’s also important to understand how sheen can impact the way a color looks. A color may look great in a glossy ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- When it comes to selecting an interior paint for your home, there’s more to consider than quality and color. Most paints come in a variety of sheen levels — as many as six, ...

DEAR GAIL: Why do builders use flat paint in all the houses? When you try to clean off a dirt spot, you end up down to the drywall and then have to touch-up. We're planning to repaint, so what are our ...

When you shop through retailer links on our site, we may earn affiliate commissions. 100% of the fees we collect are used to support our nonprofit mission. Learn more. A paint’s sheen, or finish, ...

Eggshell and satin paints are popular choices for interior walls due to their balanced finish neither too flat nor too shiny. Both sheens provide a good mix of durability and cleanliness without ...