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October 20, 2022 By Flanagan Paint & Supply

Busting Myths About Benjamin Moore Paint

A new coat of paint can make any room look brand new. It’s easy to do, but choosing a color can be difficult. Once you’ve committed to a color, there’s no going back unless you want to repaint. Many common myths about paint can cause decision paralysis, so we’re here to bust those myths and get you painting.

Benjamin Moore Aura, Benjamin Moore paint, near Ellisville, Creve Couer, Webster Groves, Missouri (MO)

1. Myth: Dark Walls Make a Room Feel Smaller

Using the same deep shade to paint walls and trim can make a room feel more spacious. The continuity of color causes the corners of the room recede, but only if you go all in and paint the window frames and door along with the walls. Choose window treatments that blend well and remember that dark walls look best in rooms that receive a lot of natural light.

2. Myth: Trim Should Be Left as Stained Wood or Painted White

Colorful trim makes a room look more cohesive and well-planned. You can choose a color that highlights your favorite accent in a room. This also allows you to use shades that you love rather than hues you’re “supposed to use,” though if white or stained trim makes your space feel like home, those options are classics that still stand the tests of time.

3. Myth: Vibrant Colors Will Brighten a Dark Room

Unless the room has natural light to soften the brightness of a color, it can sometimes be too busy. If you’re cautious, test a swatch on the wall or stick with lighter shades tinted with white as opposed to colors with gray tones, as this can make rooms appear shadowy. Finish up by adding multiple sources of light to make the room more welcoming.

4. Myth: White Ceilings Create the Illusion of Space

Sticking with a white ceiling is a missed opportunity to incorporate more color into a space. People will ignore a white ceiling, while a colored one will catch attention and draw the eyes upward, which will make the ceiling appear higher. Painting your ceiling a complementing color also adds a new layer of dimension to a room, and visual interest is never a bad thing.

5. Myth: All Walls Must be the Same Color

While it’s perfectly acceptable to have all of the walls the same shade, it’s just as fine to incorporate an accent wall. Painting or wallpapering a wall in a different color or in a pattern different than the others can help define an area of a room without having to use a divider. It can also be a source of contrast and highlight special architectural features.

6. Myth: You Don’t Need Primer for Dark Paint Colors

Regardless of what shade you are putting on your walls, at least one coat of primer is always suggested. If you go sans primer, the underlying shade can taint the new color, causing it to not be as true as you hope it will. A coat of two or primer followed by two coats of paint will give you the truest color.

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Since 1950, Flanagan Paint & Supply has been your local source for high quality paint and professional design services. Do you have questions about your painting project? We’d love to help! Call us at (636) 391-8448 or contact us online to speak with one of our paint experts. We are proud to be an authorized Benjamin Moore dealer. Stop in and see us at one of our six locations in MO. We are also happy to serve the areas of Ellisville, Webster Groves, Saint Peters, Creve Coeur, Maryland Heights, Town & Country, Des Peres, University City, Cottleville, St. Peters, St. Charles, Dardenne Praire, Lake Saint Louis, O'Fallon, Missouri.

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Flanagan Paint & Supply is your primary Benjamin Moore provider in the St. Louis area. We feature a unique selection of specialty paints, stains, wall coverings, window treatments, customized closets, and flooring. Wondering how to complete your latest project? We can help! Call one of our stores today or visit us online. We are proud to serve the St. Louis community, and we have locations in Ellisville, Creve Couer, Wentzville, Webster Groves, and St. Peters, MO, and Edwardsville IL.

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