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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 ...

With a long history stretching back to medieval times, wood paneling has had just as many "eras" as Taylor Swift. From the elegant wainscoting in Victorian mansions, to the groovy synthetic panels of ...

Here’s a foolproof, can’t-go-wrong formula: Flat or eggshell finish for walls and semi-gloss for baseboards, window and door casings, doors and moulding. The reasoning? Flat paint doesn’t reflect ...

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 ...

Since it's one of the first things that people see, finding the perfect paint finish for your front door is a must. If you're ...