Clark + Kensington Premium Interior This Clark+Kensington paint aced most of our tough tests, falling just short of the top spot in terms of overall score. It has superb resistance to staining and scrubbing, delivering stellar performance in any room in the house. Testers found it easy to apply, with a smooth finish.

Benjamin Moore will also assume responsibility for manufacturing Clark+Kensington and Royal, Ace Hardware's private label paint brands.

With the latest 2023 color of the year announcement, soft, earthy shades of pink and clay take the lead as the most popular paint colors. Terra Rosa by Dunn-Edwards blends brown and burgundy for a rosy pink that works as both a grounding neutral and a delicate accent.

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Clark + Kensington (828) ranks highest in customer satisfaction among exterior paint brands, performing particularly well in application; design guides; durability; price; and product offerings. Sherwin-Williams (818) ranks second, followed by Pittsburgh (815).

The results for coverage after one coat of these paints were as follows, listing the best coverage to the least amount of coverage:

• Benjamin Moore Aura (best coverage after one coat)
• Behr Marquee.
• PPG Manor Hall.
• Sherwin Williams Emerald (least amount of coverage after one coat)

beiges Swap Gray for Greige "While still popular amongst many, neutral grays such as Smoke Embers 1466 had a slower sale in recent years. Warmer neutrals - think greiges and beiges such as Pashmina AF-100 or Coastal Fog 976 - are growing in place of cooler hues."

Pantone Color Institute has set Viva Magenta as its Color of the Year 2023 , while WGSN and Coloro have predicted that Digital Lavender will rule the world of design. In general, vibrant, bright, and expressive color palettes are going to dominate fashion this year.

After your first coat of paint is dry, it's safe to recoat typically after four to six hours. A good rule of thumb is to wait at least three hours to recoat your paint or primer if it's water-based. Waiting 24 hours is best for oil-based paint and primer.

around two to three hours Generally speaking, you should leave around two to three hours between coats of primer, but always check the primer can's instructions to be sure. It is a good idea to not use any more than three coats of primer when painting to avoid a thick undercoat that doesn't dry properly, leading to cracking or chipping.

When painting contractors seek out quality paint for their jobs, they often choose Benjamin Moore and Sherwin-Williams – two of the best selling brands on the market. Professional painters the world over have used these paints to great success for many years.

Valspar Ultra Interior Paint & Primer gets high marks for its washable smooth finish. It features Scrub Shield technology to make it more resistant against everyday scuffs and scrapes. It has a mold and mildew-resistant finish and it does work best on painted surfaces rather than new drywall or wood.

Out With Grays and In With Color That means customers are reaching for subtle colors rather than gray when they want a neutral. "Now, if it's a neutral, it's a taupe, a beige, a pink, or a warm white," she says. "Color trends are very much moving towards warmer earthier tones rather than cool grays."

1. Empowering pinks. With Viva Magenta revealed as Pantone's Color of the Year 2023, expect to see rich, deep pinks with elegant red and purple undertones used across the interior design world.

The latest color trends predict that muted, gray, and pastel tones are dropping off in favor of brighter shades.

Color of the Year and Color Trends 2024 - Blue Nova 825.