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Most paint colors are created by using two or more colors. An undertone is created when there is a higher percentage of one color over the other. White paint colors are especially prone to taking on different tonalities from morning to evening, under both natural and artificial lighting conditions.

Knit versus woven? For smoother lint-free results with all paints, use a woven roller fabric—especially with higher-sheen coatings. For greater pickup and release (faster application), try a knitted fabric when using flats or eggshell paints. A brief introduction to pile height. (Or nap.) Quite simply, for rough surfaces, use a longer pile (1/2–3/4”). For smooth surfaces, use a shorter pile (3/16–3/8”), or even a microfiber for a glass-like appearance. Match the fabric to the job. Different fabrics offer different advantages: pickup (greater capacity), controlled release, durability, surface uniformity, and cleanup. What’s most important to you? HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT...

Preparation is critical when staining a deck. Here are a few scenarios to guide you.