by Annie Dameworth | Nov 3, 2025 | Trends & Products
Valspar announced the launch of Valspar Oil-Based Primer+Sealer, a fast-drying primer made to block stains and odors while providing a lasting finish. “A beautiful finish starts with the right foundation,” says Krystal Mindeck, Valspar product marketing...
by Annie Dameworth | Nov 3, 2025 | Trends & Products
Behr Paint Company recently announced the launch of BEHR PREMIUM PLUS® ECOMIX™ Plant-Based Paint & Primer, an eco-friendly, 100% all-acrylic paint and primer. “The launch of BEHR PREMIUM PLUS® ECOMIX™ Plant-Based* Paint & Primer marks a significant...
by Annie Dameworth | Oct 31, 2025 | Trends & Products
From high performance industrial paint to garage epoxies and coatings, a specialty paint category is an essential department in any operation serving both commercial and DIY customers. At Mountain Paint & Decorating, with three locations in Asheville, North...
by Annie Dameworth | Oct 15, 2025 | Trends & Products
Heading into 2026, many designers and contractors are seeing dark wood stains popping up as a popular choice among homeowners, according to House Digest. Moving away from the lighter wood tones seen over the past few years, dark stains bring a grounded, moody feel to...
by Annie Dameworth | Oct 15, 2025 | Trends & Products
Covering a whole room—walls, ceiling and trim—in one paint color may sound startling at first, but this trend, known as “color drenching,” has gained popularity recently. According to Houzz Inc., searches for the term “color drenching” on Houzz were up 325% in the...
by Jacob Musselman | Oct 14, 2025 | Trends & Products
Water-Based Wood Finishes (SPONSORED) Apex® High Performance Polymer (HPP) Interior Clear Finish replaces solvent-based varnishes and lacquers and leads in the advancement of water-based spray technologies. Apex Clear is a single-component finish that delivers...
