Paint like a pro for a look that lasts

One of the easiest home improvement projects – one that will add the most value to a home for the least amount of money – is painting.

It’s easy to keep a paint job looking great so it continues to add value to the home for years to come. Just do what professional painters do: use one coat of primer and one coat of paint instead of two coats of paint. Here’s why.

Primers hide previous colors – even the darkest blues and deepest reds – far better than paint alone and prevent them from showing through or changing the color of the topcoat. They’ll make your new color look more vibrant and even.

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