choosing paint

Painting a Bathroom

Bathrooms are often small, water-prone, and the one room guest will certainly visit. Those should be reasons enough for why painting your bathroom is a task left to the experts like Abrams Interior Painting. But if you want to tackle it yourself, use these tips: 1. Clean Your Walls Why:  Soap scum and other embedded substances…

Paint Finishes

We are often asked, what kind of paint finish, or sheen, should I use when painting the interior walls of my home or business?  The answer depends on what walls you plan to paint and the condition of the surface. A degree of gloss is useful in creating a nice finish, while adding protection to…

Types of Paint

Latex Paint: Often called “acrylic latex” because it contains a plastic resin made of acrylics or polyvinyls to help it adhere better (see Water-Based Paint). Oil-Based Paint: Commonly used on molding, cabinets and furniture. It provides a protective coating and creates a smoother finish than water-based paint. To tell whether your current wall color is water- or…