A Complete Guide On The Best Furniture Paint

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Types of Furniture Paint Give furniture a new look with a fresh coat of paint! Painting furniture is one of the easiest ways you can transform a piece without much expense! I’ve painted everything from chairs and tables, to dressers and nightstands and after testing many different furniture paints, I can tell you all about […]

What is Floetrol? When Should You Use It?

What is Floetrol?  Floetrol is a latex and acrylic paint additive used as a conditioner to help reduce build up on paint brushes, eliminate brush marks, reduces wear and tear on spray guns and it extends drying time. It’s made and distributed by Flood.  Many professional painters use Floetrol as their “secret weapon”, but it’s […]

Best Paint Sprayers For Home Use | Graco and Wagner

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Best Paint Sprayers For Home Use Are you looking for the best paint sprayer for home use? This article reviews the best paint sprayers for DIY and home improvement projects.  Using a paint sprayer will not only save you a lot of time and effort, but it will also provide the smoothest finish.  There are […]

What’s the Best Spray Paint for Plastic?

Best Spray Paint for Plastic Spray painting plastic can be a frustrating task. Most spray paints do not adhere well to plastic surfaces and can quickly peel, bubble, chip or flake off, making the surface look worse than before you started. This is why it’s important to use the right spray paint for plastic.  I’ve […]

General Finishes Milk Paint: A Complete Guide

General Finishes Milk Paint: A Complete Guide Milk paint is one of the oldest forms of paint. It’s been found in cave drawings from 8,000 years ago and even in the tomb of King Tut. It was first used as decoration, and then as a protective coating. The original formula for milk paint contained common […]

Light Reflectance Value and Paint Colors

Light Reflectance Value

What is Light Reflectance Value or LRV? In simple terms, light reflectance value or LRV indicates how much light is reflected or absorbed from painted surfaces. It’s measured on a scale from 0 to 100.  If you look at the color chart below, you’ll see that 0 is black because it absorbs all light and […]