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Top quality paints are more durable, resist fading, yellowing and staining
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Edging tools are great for trimming around doors, windows and baseboards
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A paint pad is faster than a brush and provides a smoother finish than a roller cover
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To avoid painter's remorse, pick up some sample-sized paints to try before investing in a gallon
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To avoid scuffs in a narrow hallway, try using Twist & Reach, a roller frame and extension pole in one
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Custom mix paints vary slightly from batch to batch, so it's best to buy enough paint at the start of your project
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For a dramatic look, try painting the ceiling three shades lighter than your wall color
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To update out-dated furniture, try a new coat of paint
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To keep paint from dripping all over your can, try using a paint pour spout
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How can I get more painting advice? Sign-up for the SHUR-LINE Newsletter
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Never paint out of a paint can
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Pour no more than ½ inch of paint into your paint tray
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The enemy of paint is air. Reduce paint exposure to air by immediately replacing the lid on the can
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To get the most from top quality interior paint, it should be applied with high quality brushes and rollers
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Prepare your surfaces properly. Before picking up a brush or roller, make sure your walls are clean
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Use a Wall Prep Sticky Roller to remove dirt, dust and debris from your wall surface
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Use a putty knife or multi tool to fill cracks, holes or surface imperfections before painting
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All room surfaces should be prepped—scrubbed, repaired, and smoothed—before they are painted
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Hate painter's tape? Eliminate tape with a SHUR-LINE Edger
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Looking for a "Green" solution for prepping walls? Stir 1 cup of vinegar into 1 gallon of water to clean walls
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Don't like the smell of paint? To every quart of interior latex paint, add four drops of vanilla extract
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A gallon of paint will cover about 300 square feet of wall area
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Always buy more paint than you need to allow for spills, waste, and spots that soak up more paint than expected
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If you are an amateur painter, paint trim work first, then tackle the walls
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To keep paint off doorknobs, cover them with plastic wrap
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Latex paint is versatile and easy to use; it dries quickly and cleans up with water
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Oil-based paint dries to a water tight, impervious film
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How do I know how much paint to buy? Visit My Project Assistant
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NAP stands for the length of the fibers on a roller cover. For drywall use a 3/8" NAP
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Choose a smooth roller cover (short NAP) for painting metal doors, finished wood or paneling
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Clean up is not the last thing you do; it's what you do throughout your paint project
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Custom-mixed colors vary slightly from batch to batch, so it's best to buy enough paint at one time
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Flat paint has the least amount of shine; it has a non-reflective, matte finish that hides surface imperfections
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Painting is the easiest and fastest way to change your space
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Use the Jumbo Roller to cover up to 80% more surface area
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For easy clean up, use the Easy Release frame. Just squeeze the lever to remove the roller cover
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Tired of your putty knives rusting? Try SHUR-LINE's new line with Teflon® coating
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For full coverage in corners try the SHUR-LINE Corner Painter
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For everything you need to paint a room, look for SHUR-LINE's Complete Room Kit
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Sanding is the key to flawless finishes
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To paint behind the toilet use a mini roller
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The choices you make at the beginning of the project will directly effect the results. Prep surfaces!
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To avoid painter's remorse, pick up some paint samples to try first
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Red paint requires a gray primer to achieve the truest hue
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Dark paint colors on a chip will look darker on a wall
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Properly preparing your walls is the most important step
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Flat paint is a good choice for walls with bumps or dents
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Use a satin paint for kid's rooms, hallways, and bathrooms
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Semi-gloss paint is a good choice for bathrooms, halls, and kids's rooms, as well as woodwork and cabinets
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Gloss paint is excellent for kitchens, bathrooms and all woodwork, including banisters, railings, and cabinets
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