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1. Paint Colors/Brands
* neutral colors - illusion of spaciousness
* colors influence atmosphere and mood
* Popular Brands - Glidden, Behr, sherwin-williams, Benjamin Moore, Ralph Lauren
* Bulk
2. Exterior
* Darker is ok
* Neighbors - drive around
* Do not mimic
* POWER WASH - for older homes, if you don’t, the paint WILL chip, crack, etc...
* Dual tones - use your trims
* wood - paint same color as the house
3. Interior
* Clean ALL dust - same as exterior
* paint all rooms the same color
* refinish all doors, base boards, trim, etc...
4. Kitchen and Bath
* Budget constraints are an issue, kitchen and the bath
* Kitchen Cabinets
Final Tip: (killz - cheap and prevents mold)