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A living room with light beige furniture and curtains, painted with dark blue Benjamin Moore paint, available at Regal Paint Centers in MD & VA.

What you need to know about high-gloss finishes

August 21, 2020 4 min read

Overall, today’s premium paints are more durable [than ever] thanks to advances in paint technology. A great quality about Benjamin Moore paint is that all of the finishes are highly durable. Learn more here and visit us for advice.

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A hallway painted with a golden yellow, and a large window with white trim.

Key Factors to Consider When Choosing Paint and Why They Matter

August 21, 2020 2 min read

Despite their similar appearance, not all paints are created equal. Different formulations yield characteristics that impact both the application of the paint and how it performs over time. 

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A home office painted teal and light blue.

Maximize Your Productivity With a Stylish And Functional Home Office

August 21, 2020 2 min read

Creating an inviting home office that helps increase productivity without compromising on great style can be a daunting task. Here are tips on how to achieve the perfect balance of function and style.

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A bedroom with a dark accent wall, with a wood bed and gold and purple pillows with a white duvet.

Quick Tips to Enhance Your Color Confidence

August 21, 2020 2 min read

Color has the power to set the tone of a room, influence your mood and visually change the perception of size or depth of a space. Visit our store today to receive color advice from our Regal Paint Centers in-store consultants.
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Painting Q&A: Everything you Need to Know

August 21, 2020 7 min read

A great quality about Benjamin Moore paint is that all of our finishes are highly durable so you don’t have to be tied to the old rules (e.g. you can only use a high gloss finish in bathrooms, never use a matte finish in a high-traffic area).
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A living room with the floor finished using Benjamin Moore Lenmar Interior Stains, available at Regal Paint Centers in MD & VA.

Interior stains Q&A: Everything you need to know

August 21, 2020 1 min read

Interior stain projects are often more challenging, making it more of a specialty product. The unpredictability created by the variances in wood types, the way the wood is cut and the humidity levels alone account for great challenges. Read more here and visit us for more advice!
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A 5 gallon pail of primer being poured into a paint tray with a paint roller and paint brush.

Choosing the Right Primer

August 20, 2020 5 min read

All new surfaces and most of the repaired surfaces require priming before the topcoat is applied. A primer's main functions are to limit absorption of paint into the surface (seal) and to provide good adhesion (bond). 
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A contractor holding a paint brush after dipping in a paint tray with two gallons Benjamin Moore of paint.

Tips for Choosing the Right Paint Brush

August 20, 2020 6 min read

The better the quality of applicator tool - the easier the painting and the better the results. A quality brush will hold more paint, control dripping and spattering and apply paint more smoothly with minimal brush marks.
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A woman rolling light blue-gray paint on a wall with with a paint roller cover on an extension pole, with a ladder and stool holding supplies.

Choosing the Right Roller Cover

August 20, 2020 5 min read

Selecting the correct paint roller cover can be a quick exercise, if you know the right questions to ask. Here's what you need to know about choosing the perfect paint roller for your projects.
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A woman sitting at a table in front of a laptop in front of a purple and yellow wall.

Colorful Inspiration: Working From Home

June 01, 2020 1 min read

Like many of you, I have been on my fair share of Zoom calls over the last few weeks and man have I seen a lot of beige home office backdrops! While a timeless neutral can be calming and easy to live with, many of us now need to consider how our wall colors look on camera and the message those colors convey to our clients and colleagues. 
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HERE'S HOW YOU CAN SHOP FROM THE COMFORT OF YOUR HOME

HERE'S HOW YOU CAN SHOP FROM THE COMFORT OF YOUR HOME

April 15, 2020 2 min read

While our stores are closed to the public, it’s not only possible but easy to shop for paint from the comfort of your home and without setting foot in our store.
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