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Key Takeaways Picking the right paint (surface + sheen + durability) matters as much as picking the color. Computer and phone screens are fine for inspiration, but don't match reality. Sampling in t … read more

If you've ever wondered whether professional-grade paint vs big-box paint is truly a different product (or just a different price tag), you're not alone. The short version: paints can look similar on … read more

Highlights "Contractor-grade" isn't a regulated term. It's marketing language, store language, or jobsite slang. The same brand can sell multiple tiers, and the words on the shelf don't always map t … read more

If you've ever shopped for cabinet or trim paint, you've probably seen labels like waterborne alkyd, urethane-modified alkyd, and urethane-modified acrylic-and wondered if they're basically the same t … read more

Highlights Choose Sherwin-Williams Emerald Urethane when you want a premium trim/cabinet enamel with wide local availability and a faster recoat window than traditional alkyds. Choose Benjamin Moore … read more