Quality
Interior Paints Perfect For Home's Most Challenging Rooms
When
it comes to interior painting, all rooms are not created equal.
According to experts at the Paint Quality Institute, rooms that
are subject to moisture, heavy traffic and wear and tear are
tougher on paint. To get the best performance in these areas,
it is critical that you select a high quality interior paint
that offers the right performance characteristics. KITCHEN
CARE
The
kitchen is the most used and, often, the most abused room
in any house. Since grease, spatters and spills are a fact
of daily life in any kitchen, it is essential that you select
an interior paint that resists stains and offers easy cleanup.
The best paint to use here is a top quality interior latex
paint with a semigloss or gloss finish.
Higher
quality glossy interior paints are specially formulated so
that stains remain on the surface, rather than penetrate the
coating. As a result, if you should get grease or a spatter
on the wall, it is usually a simple matter to wipe it off
with a damp sponge. Even in the case of stubborn stains, quality
interior paints can typically be scrubbed without damaging
the sheen.
BATHROOMS
AND LAUNDRY ROOMS
Bathrooms
and laundry rooms present other challenges for interior paint
namely, high humidity, fluctuating temperatures, and water
splashed onto the walls. Because of the presence of excessive
moisture, a major concern is mildew, but moisture can also
contribute to more serious paint failures, including blistering
and peeling.
To
help protect your paint job from these potential problems,
it is important to choose a quality interior paint that is
formulated to resist mildew growth. Paints that are specially
labeled as "bathroom paints" are certainly in this category.
As a bonus, top quality paints also have superior adhesion,
which helps them maintain a better grip on walls, ceilings
and woodwork as an added measure of protection against blistering,
peeling and other problems.
CHILDREN'S
ROOMS
Small
children can make a big mess on walls and woodwork ... leaving
not only fingerprints, but also crayon marks, food stains
and other blemishes in their wake. So it's essential to plan
ahead when painting children's bedrooms and play areas.
What's
needed is a durable, stain-resistant paint that can stand
up to frequent cleaning and scrubbing. According to the experts,
the best choice is a top quality latex paint in a gloss or
semigloss finish. These paints are highly stain-resistant
and easy to wipe down. And you can apply extra elbow grease
to scrub away the toughest stains without fear of marring
the sheen.
Regardless
of the room you are painting - and whatever gloss level, color
or brand of paint you prefer - experts at the Paint Quality
Institute recommend that you always choose the highest quality
paint to get the best performance.
For
more advice on home painting, talk to a knowledgeable salesperson
at your local paint store, hardware store or decorating center.
Or visit the Paint Quality Institute Web site at www.paintquality.com.
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