University of Michigan researchers have developed a test that makes it easy to detect if a paint chip contains more than the regulated 5,000 parts-per-million (ppm) of lead. Still in the prototype stage, the test relies on a new molecular gel recipe to detect the presence of lead in paint samples. Gesine…

Whether it’s soft and creamy or edgy and bold, there are hundreds of paint colors that reflect a customer’s personality. However, assisting homeowners with color selection can sometimes prove to be time-consuming and challenging. That’s why more pros are hiring professional color consultants to guide the overall color process and ensure customers…

As a premium coatings manufacturer, it’s easy to talk about the importance of using a superior-quality paint. However, John Lahey, lll has a less self-serving reason: customer satisfaction. Lahey, president of Fine Paints of Europe, a nationally distributed New England-based paint manufacturer, understands that many customers want to get the best deal…

Throughout the year, we hear experts tout the latest information on color trends. What’s hot now, next year, and in the foreseeable future can change very quickly. Laurie Pressman, VP of Pantone Color Institute, is one of those who has plenty of colorful opinions. But she also spends time researching the drive…