Choosing Paint

When preparing for a successful paint job, it is essential that the right coating system be chosen. Coating systems involve primer, midcoat (or first finish coat) and topcoat. It is not enough just to choose a good primer and a good finish. These products should be designed to work together to form a coating system which maximizes the benfits of each product. Choosing the right system can improve mildew resistance, gloss retention, color retention and overall durability.

To find the right sytem for your next paint job, click on one of the links below. These charts list the appropriate coating systems for various surfaces, starting with the best system, listing other acceptable alternatives in descending order. If you don't find your particular surface listed there, contact us and we'll send you a system recommendation.

• Interior Paint Systems
A chart listing coatings sytems that we recommend for various surface types.

• Exterior Paint Systems
A chart listing coatings sytems that we recommend for various surface types.

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