Corona Brushes Inc.

   Celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2011, Corona Brushes Inc. (www.coronabrushes.com), is a third-generation family company. Based in Tampa, Fla., the company manufactures a complete line of quality paint brushes, rollers and accessories. Corona focuses on products that are lightweight, provide the finest finish and the fastest coverage in the least time.

   Each Corona paint brush and roller is carefully formulated so that the materials mesh together well to provide the proper amount of paint pickup and the easiest release. Equally important is the processing of the brush bristle tips, natural and synthetic. The tips of the natural hair and pig bristles are carefully processed to ensure the smoothest possible finish.

   In the case of synthetics, Corona uses the finest DuPont solid, round, tapered filaments, which are finely ground and split at the tip to produce the fine spread of paint Corona is known for. Equally important is the the treatment of roller materials, both natural and wool and synthetics fabrics, to ensure no-streak, even application.

   Corona is proud to be long-standing member of PDRA and enjoys the support thousands of independent dealers in the United States, Canada and other countries.

FrogTape from Shurtect Brands,LLC

  ShurTech Brands, LLC (www.shurtech.com), market do-it-yourself tapes, office and housewares products under Duck, Painter's Mate Green, FrogTape (www.frogtape.com), Caremail, Easy Liner and Shurtape brands. The company is a subsidiary of Shurtape Technologies, LLC, Hickory, N.C., an industry-leading producer of pressure sensitive masking, duct, packaging and specialty tape products, with facilities in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Germany, Mexico, Peru, United Arab Emirates and China. Shurtape services numerous markets, including industrial, packaging, HVAC, professional paint, auto, marine, aerospace, arts and entertainment, and retail. Shurtape also manufactures and markets the Shurtape and Kip Brands.

  The FrogTape brand, marketed by ShurTech Brands, LLC, offers premium-quality, innovative painting tapes that feature PaintBlock Technology, a super absorbent polymer that seals the edges of the tape to keep paint out and lines sharp.

8 paint tips to get you started

Here's everything you need to know before you hit the paint aisle.

1.PICK YOUR PAINT TYPE
Latex:Water-based latex is DIY-friendly because it cleans up easily with soap and water. Most paint today is  vinyl-acrylic or 100-percent-acrylic latex. More and more it's the only option sold by the gallon. Latex paint dries quickly, usually in 2 hours, and "cures" in a matter of weeks. Oil:Also known as solvent-based or alkyd paint, it dries slowly and must be cleaned up with minerals spirits. But that slow drying time helps oil paint level out, reducing visible brush strokes and roller marks. Oil paint also hardens well to create a durable finish.

2.GET THE GOOD STUFF

High-quality paints and primers don't sacrifice costlier resin for cheap pigment, so they won't shrink back to reveal bare spots as they dry. The most efficient option, however, is to use an all-in-one paint and primer, which seals your surface like a primer and provides a finish coat in one pass-making the job easier.

3.CHOOSE A ROLLER COVER
Match the fiber to the paint type: Get synthetic covers for latex paint, and natural-fiber ones made of mohair of lamb's wool for oil paint. Then match the nap to the surface texture. Smooth:1/8 to 1/4-inch nap cover for very smooth surfaces (plaster, laminate, metal). Semismooth:3/8 to 1/2-inch nap cover for lightly texture walls (drywall, wood). Rough: 3/4-inch nap cover for texture walls(stucco,brick).

4.THE SHINE FACTOR
Choose the right sheen for your surface. Flat, low-luster paints create an even coat that hides flaws. Glossier paints form a smoother, more wear-resistant finish-but they also highlight imperfections. Here's a guide to which sheen works best where:
Flat:Good for ceilings and high-traffic living areas.
Matte:Good for bedrooms, living rooms, dining rooms.
Satin/Eggshell:Good for foyers,high-traffic areas.
Semigloss:Good for baths, kitchens, trim.
Gloss:Good for trim, doors, cabinets.

5.POURING SPOUT
An inexpensive plastic snap-on spout makes pouring paint into a roller pan or cut bucket much easier and keeps the lid rim from clogging with paint.

6.PAINT CALCULATOR
Divide the square footage of your wall surfaces by the coverage per gallon listed on the can.Example:A 20-by-23-foot room with a 8-foot ceiling is 688 square feet;688/350 square square feet of coverage per can=2 gallons(make it 4 gallons for two coats).

7.LOW VOC
Paint ingredients contain volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that off gas, creating that familiar paint smell-and a potential hazard to your health. New formulations aim to reduce or remove these compounds without sacrificing good color and even coverage.

8.GET THE RIGHT BRUSH
Look for brushes with bristles that are tapered,split, and set in multiple lengths to form a slim tip. A mix of nylon and polyester holds and releases latex paint well. For oil-based paints, use natural bristles.

Benjamin Moore

   Benjamin Moore & Co., a Berkshire Hathaway company, was founded in 1883, Its premium-quality residential, commercial and industrial maintenance coatings are sold through an extensive network of more than 4,000 retailers throughout North America, primarily comprised of paint and decorating stores, hardware stores and lumberyards. This independent selling channel is an industry exclusive that helps ensure the integrity of the brand's products and that they are being color-mixed and sold by trained professionals who are service-minded with expertise in the category.

   Benjamin Moore has been a longstanding steward of the environment with relentless  commitment to sustainable manufacturing practices plus the ongoing development of the most eco-responsible formulations possible.Its portfolio of Green Promise products continues to grow and includes Aura, uber performance low-VOC paint; Natura, the true zero-VOC interior paint, remaining zero in any color, any sheen; and EcoSpec zero-VOC paint for commercial interiors. It ranks as one of the top 35 GREEN Companies in the U.S., according to GreenBiz.com from and Eco-Insights survey conducted by Earthsense with more than 30,0000 respondents.

9 Paint Pro Secrets

You have your paint and your plan,but now what? Check out these simple tricks that anybody can use to ensure a flawless finish.

1.PREP ROOM AND WALLS: To make the job easier,take the time to clear out the room and cover floors and fixtures with drop cloths. Spackle any damaged drywall, scuff-sand the surfaces to be painted, and-this is critical-vacuum up all the dust. Wipe down ceilings, walls, and trim with a damp sponge. Finally, prime the entire surface.

2.NIP GLOBS AND DRIPS: To avoid overloading your brush, dip it halfway into the paint and gently tap the bristle ends against both sides of the bucket to remove any excess.

3.ROLLER CLEANUP 101:Use a curved scraper to "peel" off excess paint, like a carrot's skin, into a bucket. wash off remaining paint with water (for latex) or solvent (for oil).

4.CUT IN:  Use a  2.5" or 3" angled brush to paint the border of your work area to protect adjacent surfaces from your roller. To prevent lap marks, maintain a wet edge each time you reload your brush.

5.BRUSH PREP: Before you begin, soak your brush in the liquid used to clean-water for latex paint, mineral spirits for oil. Spin it dry, load it with paint, and get started.

6.BUST THE FUZZ: Wrap your hand in painter's tape-sticky side out-and pat down new roller covers to catch stray fibers and keep lint out of your fresh paint.

7.LEARN TO LAY OFF: Roll walls before the cut-in perimeter dries to avoid "banding" around the edges of a room. To fill in the wall expanse, make W shapes to release the most paint from the roller, then go over the area with a series of long vertical strokes moving in one direction. This last step, called laying off, will distribute wet paint i a nice, even layer. Work in 3-by-3 foot sections to keep your wet edge.

8.GET A GRIP: Painting is easy, but the repetitive movements can leave you feeling achy if you don't hold the tools correctly. Gently pinch the base of the brush between your index finger and thumb along the bottom of the metal ferrule. It's much like holding a pencil.

9.FINISH THE JOB: If you've masked off areas with painter's tape, pull it off the same day you paint to prevent the tape from taking dried paint with it.

How to choose the right color

You can make yourself crazy picking colors for your home. Or you can make it easy with our cheat sheet to the perfect palette for the five most important rooms in any house.

1.KITCHEN:The natural choice for the space where you start your day is a shade of YELLOW. Sunny and vibrant, it sparks creativity and makes people happy-like a cup of coffee.

2.BATHROOM:To bring calm and tranquility, consider BLUE, a cool color that sets a relaxing tone. Pale blues are best for walls; brighter blues make nice accents.

3.DINNING ROOM:For a bold look, RED is a favorite for dining room walls. Intense and high-energy, this family of colors is said to stimulate both appetite and conversation.

4.BEDROOM:In a private room where the atmosphere should be restful and soothing, some version of PURPLE can provide an unexpected hit. Look for lavenders and lilacs.

5.FOYER:For open areas that link different rooms, an ORANGE shade works well since it harmonizes with others colors. A blend of yellow and red, it adds a feeling of warmth.

6.MIXING AND MATCHING:All colors come from the primary colors red, yellow, and blue. Mix two primary colors and you get the secondary colors orange (red and yellow), green (yellow and blue), and purple (blue and red). Here are three proven ways to put them together.

 Complementary colors. Colors on opposite sides of the color wheel enhance and intensify each other's energy:red and green, yellow and violet, and blue and orange.

 Monochromatic colors. Mixing in white, black, or gray produces tints, shades, and tones of the same color, such as lilac, plum, and lavender. Together they create a subtle restful feeling.
 Analogous colors. Neighbors on the color wheel, such as yellow-orange, create a harmonious effect when used together.

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