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The 2021 Color of the Year will Teal the Spotlight

The 2021 Color of the Year will Teal the Spotlight

October 14, 2020 2 min read

As inviting and as soothing as Greece’s bluish-green sea, Aegean Teal 2136-40 is an exceptional balance of blue, green and grey. This intriguing midtone creates natural harmony and a sense of calm, inviting an opportunity to reflect and reset amidst softened, casual elegance.
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A room with a bright red accent wall, large windows and doors with white painted trim.

Five Tips for Choosing the Perfect Paint Color

August 21, 2020 2 min read

Repainting a room is a relatively fast and easy way to transform your surroundings, and breathe new life into a space. Whether you experiment with a completely different color, or look to the same color that you’ve loved for years, a freshly painted room will be an instant update. Learn more here and visit our store to receive color advice from our in-store consultants.
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Three pieces of trim each painted with a dark paint color in different sheens, matte, eggshell and gloss.

Choosing Paint for Your Home

August 21, 2020 4 min read

There are a few factors to consider when selecting sheen – the condition of your walls, the main function of the room, and the aesthetics or mood you are aiming to create. The sheen selected can serve a functional purpose, but it can also act as a design detail. Visit a Regal Paint Centers location for product and color advice.
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Dining room painted white, with large windows with white painted trim and bright green painted chairs.

Three Things You Must Do Before Every Paint Job

August 21, 2020 2 min read

When done right, a fresh paint job is one of the most efficient and inexpensive ways to transform the look of a room. Learn more here and visit one of our stores to receive preparation and product advice from our Regal Paint Centers in-store consultants.
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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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Back of a woman painting a wall dark blue with a paint roller.

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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