Painting Is Easier Than Ever With Glidden

  A recent survey of American homeowners found that painting is the fourth highest project on America’s “to-do” list. It’s also a job that can easily be done by a novice, with the proper planning and education.
  The Glidden Color Center at Spenard Builders Supply (SBS) is the place to start. Glidden offers more than 800 paint colors, grouped into four distinctive Coordinating Collections (bright & lively, relaxed & cozy, classic & neutral and natural & comforting) that can help transform any room. Just look for the collection notation on each color chip to help choose pre-coordinated color groupings. A Color Visualizer also can be found online at www.glidden.com that takes the guesswork out of painting. The visualizer allows you to see what colors look like in various rooms, then use the Product Finder to determine the right Glidden product for your project.

  Paint comes in a variety of types including latex, oil and alkyd. Latex paints are the preferred choice for most interior painting projects. They are water-based, durable, lower in odor than oil-based products and can be cleaned up easily with soap and water. Oil paints are durable and resist scraping and wear and tear. Most oil paints contain alkyd – a soya-based resin – that dries harder than latex. Since oil or alkyd paints are solvent-based, brushes and spills need to be cleaned up with paint thinner.

  Before you choose a paint, also consider the sheen (or gloss level) of the paint. The higher the gloss level, the shinier the appearance and the more scrubbable the finish. In general, flat paints are used for low-traffic areas such as formal dining rooms and master bedrooms. Eggshell paints provide a smooth finish with a subtle sheen and are ideal for bedrooms, hallways, home offices and family rooms. Satin paints provide a nice balance between washability and subtle gloss, and they look good in just about any room. Semi-gloss paints ensure maximum durability and are often used in children’s rooms, in bathrooms and for trim. High-gloss paints are highly reflective and work well for highlighting details, such as trim or molding. They also are the best choice for doors, cabinets or other areas that see a high volume of abuse. Ceiling flats, with extra spatter resistance, also are available for painting ceilings. Consider using Glidden’s new Ceiling Paint with EZ Trackª Technology that goes on pink and dries bright white.