Painting Over Dark Colors: How to Get Full Coverage Without Endless Coats
Painting over dark colors requires a tinted primer, not extra topcoats. A gray-tinted or deep-base primer neutralizes the old color in one coat, letting your new paint—like Benjamin Moore Aura® or Regal®—deliver true, even coverage in as few as two coats. Skipping primer is the most common reason homeowners end up applying four or five […]
Problem Solver of the Week: Beating Stubborn Stains for Good
Quick answer: Smoke, nicotine, and water stains bleed through ordinary paint because they are oil- and tannin-based. Benjamin Moore Fresh Start primers seal and block these stains at the source, so your finish coat stays clean. Choosing the correct Fresh Start variant—and applying it properly—is what stops stains from returning. Few painting problems are as […]