• Paint is a liquid substance that is used to coat surfaces to decorate, protect, or to make a surface more functional. Paint is composed of four main ingredients, pigment, binder, solvent, and additives. The pigment is a substance that is used to add color, strength, or reduce the cost of the paint. The binder adheres the components together and to the surface to which the paint is applied. The solvent makes the paint liquid for ease of application. Additives add properties to the paint, like mildew resistance. Earliest known uses of paint is from forty thousand year old cave paintings. The Ancient Egyptians also made colorful wall paintings over two thousand years ago.

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  1. Price Range: $1-$150
  2. Latex paints are easy to clean
  3. Oil paint adheres better to non-porous surfaces
  4. Oil paint is not washable
  5. Higher the sheen the easier to clean
  6. Lower sheen hides imperfections
  7. Always paint in a well ventilated area
  8. Prepare rooms for painting by putting down drop cloths taping surfaces you wish protect
  9. Paint the edges and corners first
  10. Paint in a W pattern to avoid overlap lines

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