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Projects Painting & Color Page 5When picking paint colors you tend to pick colors you like looking at, or neutral colors that make things nearby pop. So the concept of a paint color like Disney's "go away green" is a bit unusual. I've always enjoyed the magical feeling of being transported somewhere special when we visit …
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According to Wikipedia, lead paint has been produced since the 4th century BC. Lead in paint speeds up the drying process, helps maintain a fresh appearance and increases durability. In fact lead is still being added to paint in many countries around the world, often by US companies according to the …
Color surrounds us from our houses, to the clothes we wear and the food we eat. You know your favorite colors and those you don't like but few of us know how paint colors are picked. (Read: Color Trends: Where Do They Come From) When buying clothing or furniture, it's relatively easy to pick your …
It’s time for the new school year to begin, and your kids rooms might be a little worse for the wear of a summer at home. Fortunately, a little paint goes a long way toward interior design in any space. You could choose an interesting wall color and leave it at that, but there are so many ways …
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Most painting projects use more than one gallon of paint. The challenge then is how do you make sure the color is consistent across multiple gallons of paint. Boxing paint is the term used to ensure color consistency. Boxing paint is when you combine all the paint you'll be using into one large …
VOCs or volatile organic compounds, are gases that can trigger allergic reactions, asthma and upper respiratory infections. The long-term effects are less certain and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, suspects some VOCs are carcinogens. Many paints include VOC solvents but why? These …
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