Find expert painting tips, step-by-step tutorials, and practical advice to help make your next painting project easier and more successful. From prep work and paint finishes to brush techniques, cabinet painting, and common mistakes to avoid, this category covers everything you need to confidently paint your home like a pro.
If you’ve ever stood in the paint aisle staring blankly at fifty shades of white, don’t worry—you’re not alone. Picking the perfect white paint color can feel like trying to choose your favorite child (if your children were all named “White Something”). Two of the biggest contenders in the “soft, creamy white” category are Sherwin…
Ever wonder which gray paint reigns supreme — Sherwin Williams Repose Gray or Benjamin Moore Revere Pewter? I’ve tested, compared, and over-analyzed both (so you don’t have to). From undertones to lighting quirks, I’m breaking down which gray truly deserves a spot on your walls — with all the honest, paint-nerd details you actually need….
Can’t decide between Agreeable Gray and Modern Gray? You’re not alone — these two Sherwin Williams favorites are often mistaken for twins, but trust me, they have very different personalities. In this post, I’m breaking down the undertones, lighting behavior, and best room uses for both so you can finally pick your perfect gray (without…
Hi, it’s Cate here — your paint-obsessed friend who believes beige never went out of style (it just got a better wardrobe). Today, I’m walking you through my 10 favorite beige paint colors from PPG, complete with undertones, where to use them, and what to watch out for. Grab your wine — we’re going full…
If you’ve been searching for a dramatic gray that flirts with black but still lets a little softness shine through, Knight’s Armor PPG1001-6 might just steal your heart (and your walls). This shade is a deep, cool, chalkboard gray with a true black undertone—bold, moody, and sophisticated without being harsh. Think of it as the…
Let’s talk about PPG Black Magic (PPG1001-7) — a paint color so bold and sophisticated, it practically wears a tuxedo to brunch. This is a dark, warm, bat black that brings instant drama and elegance to any space. It’s not one of those flat, lifeless blacks. Nope. This one’s rich, layered, and has depth. Whether…
If you’ve been lurking the paint aisles (don’t worry, I do too—it’s like Target, you never just “pop in”), you may have noticed PPG Ghost Writer PPG1007-3 sneaking its way into all the “I want a modern, sophisticated neutral” conversations. And for good reason. Ghost Writer is that just right balance of gray and beige—what…
I’m a sucker for a good greige; I don’t care if the trends say it’s outdated or not. I like what I like. And let me tell you—Stonehenge Greige PPG1024-5 is not your basic, flat, “builder beige” kind of shade. Nope. This one’s got layers. It’s saturated, it’s sophisticated, and it has just the right…
If you’ve been hunting for that “just right” neutral that feels warm without being yellow, calm without being boring, and versatile enough to slip into just about any design style, you might just fall head over heels for PPG Paints Toasted Almond PPG1097-3. This shade is a soft, neutral caramel white with a bronze undertone…