Pantone's color system has informed and inspired countless industries for generations. From clothing designers, to home improvement experts to cosmetic manufacturers, Pantone's singular approach to mixing and matching color has been the most influential in the world...
There's a reason wallpaper went out of style. It's messy, a pain to hang and an even bigger pain to remove. But a company called Murals Your Way wants to bring wallpaper back by eliminating those headaches long associated with wallpaper. The company's "repositionable"...
If you're anything like me, picking a paint color for a room is like buying a car or choosing a college. It's a decision that speaks to who I am and who I want to be. Sure, it's reversible, but it doesn't feel that way, probably because of the work involved in the...
As of Friday, the EPA's new Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) rule--which took effect this past April--will now be enforced. The new regulation covers work done on homes built before 1978 and is in place to protect against lead paint. For those of you who missed...
It's not so much the fact that every part of the Green Toad paint system--including the plastic parts, handle, brush heads, bristles and internal parts--is biodegradable and compostable. No, that's very cool, for sure, but that's not what turns my head. With a toy-gun...
Think all paint brushes are created equal? Think again. Purdy -- manufacturers of painting tools -- has just launched a new site called Paintrelief.com, which features educational videos that demonstrate the importance of a good paint brush. The site shows visitors...
You don't need a lot of paint to decorate your white walls. If you've got an immense amount of talent, all you need is a Sharpie. Using white walls as a canvas, artist Charlotte Mann has produced an astonishing gallery of work. Look closely at the image on the left....
I personally have seen many painters hold their brush as if they were holding onto a Burger King Whopper with one hand. They did this because they can get more control and because their hands were tired from holding a brush in the "standard" way. I stumbled upon this...
Ever see a color you'd love to use to paint a room? Take a picture with your iPhone and use the ColorSnap application to identify the corresponding Sherwin-Williams paint color and coordinating palette. The application also allows you to save the color to a "My Saved...
A reader of Mother Earth News has a suggestion for reusing paint thinner. After cleaning up, Doug Sloane of St. Joseph, Louisiana suggests pouring the used paint thinner into a new container. After a few days, the solids settle to the bottom and the thinner at the top...
