But who has the time to be constantly wiping away kids' handprints or touching up scuffed corners?
A soft blue likeBlue Streamis one of her recommendations.
“I have used Sherwin-Williams’Gossamer Veilas a color to minimize surface blemishes.”
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How to avoid these blemishes?
Choose mid-range colors rather than the brightest or darkest colors in the paint store."
One way to snag the right colors for dirt-prone spots?
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Look at the light reflectance value (LRV) of a hue you want to use, Krane says.
“From 40 to 60 is mid-toned.”
“Earth tones tend to hide scuffs and dirt well,” Krane says.
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“Frankly, the closer to the color of dirt, the better!
So taupes and warm grays are at the top of my list here.”
And that means opting for a shinier paint finish that can stand up to frequent washing.
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Krane tends toward a subtler take on sheen, even in messy spots in the home.
If your family is particularly rough on the walls, consider upgrading to a heavy-duty paint product.
Wax recommends Benjamin Moore’s ScuffX, a paint that resists nasty scuffs and prevents them from ever happening.
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“Commonly used in commercial applications, it is now available to homeowners in almost every color.
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