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We rigorously tested paints from Benjamin Moore, Behr, and other brands for hiding and staining performance Li Wang, a CR test engineer, prepares paint for a staining test in our labs. By Tanya A.

When you’re faced with rows of stacked cans at Home Depot, Lowe’s, or a specialty paint retailer, it’s impossible to know which paints will look good right after application—not to mention just as ...

Buying a can of paint should be an easy task. But walk into any home center or paint store and you’ll quickly discover that it can be quite daunting: wall-to-wall options and multiple formulations and ...

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Though the term is used interchangeably with oil-based paints for most practical purposes, alkyd paints are actually not oil-based but alkyd resins mixed in some sort of thinner. When most people ...

Paint and other coatings are things you don’t think about often but significantly impact your daily life. These finishes go beyond adding color into everyday objects, offering protection, cooling, ...