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Posts by Sarah Coleman

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Front door painted in navy blue semi-gloss finish on a modern home exterior
Posted inPainting & Wall Finishes

Front door paint: how to choose it and apply it right

A good front door paint job needs the right prep, the right paint type, and thin, even coats applied in the correct order. Most doors need two to three coats…
Posted by Sarah Coleman July 4, 2026
Comparison of chipped wall paint versus smooth kitchen cabinet paint finish on a cabinet door edge
Posted inPainting & Wall Finishes

Kitchen cabinet paint: how to choose it and apply it right

Kitchen cabinet paint needs to survive grease, steam, and daily slamming, so it has to be tougher than regular wall paint. The right choice is a hard-curing enamel in satin…
Posted by Sarah Coleman July 4, 2026
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