The world of paint can be a confusing one. Just when you’ve narrowed down dozens of testers and committed to the perfect shade, you’re hit with another conundrum: matte vs gloss paint? Now, when it ...

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 ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." To make the complex simple, we asked Jessica Barr at Behr Paints to break it all down for us. Chances are ...

When you’re selecting paint for a room, it’s easy to focus on color, but choosing the right paint finish can be just as important as picking the perfect hue. In fact, the finish you choose determines ...

A solid exterior paint on a front door could increase your home’s value. Studies have found when the front door is painted the right hue, homes can fetch upward of $6,000 more in resale value. But ...

Though the term is used interchangeably with oil-based paints for most practical purposes, alkyd paints are actually not oil-based but alkyd resins mixed in some sort of thinner. When most people ...