Paint reviews, guides, and color
Independent paint and tool round-ups. Project step-by-steps. Color references and brand reviews. Every product pick lists a real con — no review without a real weakness.
Best Roller Trays and Liners
Five paint trays and liner systems tested across walls, ceilings, and cut-in work. Top pick: the Bercom HANDy Paint Tray for the hold-and-carry tray that doesn't spill.
Best Spray Shields and Edgers
Five spray shields and paint edgers tested on trim, ceilings, and sprayer cut-ins. Top pick: Warner 36-inch aluminum spray shield for clean lines without tape.
ADA Blue Paint: Accessible Parking Specifier's Guide (2026)
ADA blue paint specified by color match, DFT, and VOC for accessible parking symbols, access aisles, and blue zone curbing. FHWA Blue spec, MUTCD color, and the airless striper path that survives a year of de-icing salt.
Aluminum Boat Paint: Marine Coating Specifier's Guide (2026)
Aluminum boat paint systems compared by zone: self-etching primer, barrier coat, antifouling and topside. DFT, ASTM, SSPC prep, galvanic corrosion and contractor path.
Aluminum Roof Coating: Reflective Specifier's Guide (2026)
Fibered and non-fibered aluminum roof coating compared by DFT, reflectivity, and substrate. ASTM D2824, dry mils, metal roof and BUR prep, and the contractor path.
Anti-Condensation Paint for Commercial Buildings: Specifier's Guide (2026)
Anti-condensation paint specified for metal roof decks, HVAC plant, and cold-store soffits. DFT, ASTM standards, dew-point limits, multi-coat systems, and the contractor path.
Anti-Graffiti Coatings: Specifier's Guide (2026)
Anti-graffiti coating systems compared: sacrificial vs permanent, DFT, ASTM D6578 cleanability cycles, VOC limits, masonry and metal prep, and the contractor path.
Anti-Slip Walkway Coatings: OSHA 1910.22 Specifier's Guide (2026)
Anti-slip walkway coating systems compared by COF, DFT, and aggregate grade. OSHA 1910.22 traction targets, ICRI CSP prep, and the contractor path that passes inspection.
Antifouling Bottom Paint: Marine Hull Specifier's Guide (2026)
Antifouling paint specified for commercial and fleet hulls. Ablative vs hard, copper vs copper-free, DFT, haul-out cycle, substrate prep, and the contractor path.
Asphalt Driveway Coatings: Specifier's Guide (2026)
Coal-tar, asphalt-emulsion, and acrylic driveway coatings compared by coverage, cure-to-traffic, and VOC. SCAQMD limits, crack prep, and the contractor path for commercial lots.
Auto Shop Floor Coatings: Oil and Chemical Resistant Specifier's Guide (2026)
Three multi-coat systems for an auto shop floor, compared by DFT, oil and chemical resistance, and service life. ICRI CSP prep, MVE limits, OSHA anti-slip, and the contractor path.
BBQ Grill and Smoker High-Temp Paint: Specifier's Guide (2026)
BBQ high temp paint specified for grills, smokers, and commercial cookline steel. Service temp by chemistry, DFT, VOC, prep grade, and the full recoat and cure schedule.