Paint Education Briefs
Knowing what causes common paint-related issues will expand your professional expertise and prepare you to head off potential problems—saving you and your clients time, money, and resources. The following information will help you identify problems, be knowledgeable and up-to-date when discussing issues with your clients, and help you specify the optimal paints and other coatings for any job.
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Avoiding Touch-up Problems
Touching up is often necessary to correct problems, but it can bring its own set of issues. Learn how to prevent and correct paint touch-up problems—and the types of paints that will help minimize them.
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Deep-Base Primers
Deeply saturated and darker colors require the proper base coat to bring out their depth, clarity and richness. Learn about Benjamin Moore's tintable deep-base primers, made specifically for use with today's more complex colors.
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Painting Vinyl and Aluminum Siding
Yes, it is possible to paint vinyl and aluminum siding successfully. Learn how to get the best results in renewing, restoring, and protecting vinyl and aluminum siding—and about the latest vinyl paint colors.
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Mildew Prevention and Removal
Learn how to discourage mold growth and remove mildew stains through proper preparation and the selection of mold-inhibiting and mold-resistant paints.
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Two-Component Products
For optimal performance, many commercial paints require the mixing of two components on-site before application. Learn about the proper mixing—and choice—of two-component paints.
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Washing Latex Wall Paint
Whether it's a routine cleaning or the removal of specific stains on latex paint, learn the proper techniques and materials needed, as well as which paints are least likely to stain.
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Yellowing of Alkyd Paints
Some paints are more prone to yellowing—especially visible in white and off-white color schemes. Learn why yellowing occurs and which paints are least likely to yellow over time.
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Paint & Primer Together
This document provides background information as well as technical data to help you better understand and communicate our new "Paint and Primer Together" labeling.
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