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Why It's Important to Use Top Quality Paint

When doing exterior or interior painting, an important decision is the quality of paint to be used. TOP QUALITY paints are designed to produce the best-looking and longest-lasting results. And even though quality paints may cost a little more, they provide a smoother, more uniform appearance, and can last more than twice as long as ordinary paints — so they are really more economical in the long run. Here are some of the specific benefits of using top quality paints, compared with using an “economy” paint:

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Painter at work

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Adhere well, so less likely to blister, flake or peel.
Better chalk resistance, for excellent color retention.
Better dirt resistance, so the paint remains fresh-looking.
Better mildew resistance, so paint won't be marred by unsightly black or brown blotches.

Overall superior durability.

For printable illustrations of selected exterior paint property benefits of top quality paints, choose a pdf from the drop-down list below:


Quality Paints:



Goes on smoothly and evenly, without showing brush or roller marks.
Minimal spattering during application.
More hiding power, so it will require less touch-up and, possibly, fewer coats.
Surfaces have less tendency to stick to each other, so windows, doors and other freshly painted surfaces won't bond to one another.

Better resistance to dirt and stains, which facilitates cleaning and maintenance.

For printable illustrations of selected interior paint property benefits of top quality paints, choose a pdf from the drop-down list below:


Quality Paints:

These tip sheets show some ways top quality paints can be employed:

 

 

 

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