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Choosing the right paint colors - When it comes to decorating, choosing paint color can really be a challenge. While you may feel that there are so many choices you're bound to find the right one, you may end up feeling that there are so many choices you don't know where to start! Selecting a paint finish - Even after a homeowner has chosen the perfect color for a room, there's another very important decision to make. With 5 or 6 paint finishes to choose from, you should learn the benefits of each and determine the right one for your job. Should you use flat or satin and why? Browse these tips on selecting the perfect paint finishes for your interior home applications. Latex or oil base paint? - Choosing your paint wisely will determine how well it will last and wear. Whether to use latex or oil-based, alkyds or acrylics depends on the surface to be covered, the conditions it will face, and any base paint underneath. Should I prime before painting? – Devoe Paints offers several reasons to prime before painting and which surfaces they recommend priming. True Value Interior Latex Paint -   True Value offers their premium paints in the most popular sheens to meet your decorating needs - so enjoy the beauty of your home for years to come. Paint sheens range from flat (the dullest and softest) to gloss (the shiniest and most durable). www.truevaluepaint.com Perfect Paint Colors for Your Home's Interior -   Color is not only a wonderful way to showcase your home but also to express your family's personal style. This lens will point you to resources that can help you to select the perfect palette for your home's interior. www.squidoo.com/interiorpaintcolors/ Interior Architectural Color Consulting -   Bonnie Krims' paint expertise has been featured in publications such as, Good Housekeeping, Home Magazine, Elle Magazine, Women's Day, Better Homes & Gardens, House and Garden, The Washington Post, The Chicago Tribune and The Boston Globe Magazine. www.bonniekrims.com Interior Painting with Color -   Check out these color decorating tips to get started on painting your home with a variety of colors. Determine which colors will look best in your home and will complement your mood and personality with the color wheel. www.homeandfamilynetwork.com/decorating/color.html Paint Quality Institute -   The Paint Quality Institute (PQI) was established to provide objective, expert advice on paint and how best to apply it. Within this website, there are a number of resources that we encourage you to use as you plan your next paint project. www.paintquality.com/diy/index.html back to top