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Editor’s Note: David Coles is the founder and head paint-maker of Langridge Artist Colours. This is an edited extract from “Chromatopia: An Illustrated History of Color,” published by Thames & Hudson.

They're both intended to beautify our homes, but it's important to know the difference between interior and exterior paint.

We opened the lids on six eco-friendly paints, the kind made with fewer dangerous chemicals, or at least less likely to emit them. The good news: Some of these paints provide good coverage. The ...

Chalk paint creates a soft, chalky patina that gives furniture an antique look and it makes refinishing furniture and cabinets easier because it requires little prep work. Although it is a useful and ...

The materials we coat our buildings with can have a big influence on their ability to reflect heat from the Sun and overall energy efficiency. Engineers at Purdue University have been at the cutting ...

BMW is trying to reduce its paint shop’s impact on the environment and will now use paints made of renewable materials such as bio-waste, or waste from sewage treatment plants. According to BMW, this ...

A new coat of paint is all it takes to kick up your home's curb appeal from drab to fab. In fact, just painting the front door, window trim, and shutters can make an immediate difference and it only ...

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