New Valspar® chalky finish paint Introducing Valspar’s new chalky finish paint. A durable, decorative paint that’s velvety to the touch and matte in sheen. Create one of four unique finishes with our two protective waxes and 40 tintable paint colors. Get a classic farmhouse finish with a naturally weathered look. A timeless vintage look that never goes out of style. The perfect finish for a lived in and loved look. Put a modern touch on the details of your cherished heirloom. For best results, lightly sand high gloss surfaces For full coverage, apply 2 coats of Valspar® chalky finish paint, waiting 4-8 hours between coats When applying the clear wax, brush on a very thin layer to small sections, and gently wipe off excess immediately For added protection, top coat with a polyurethane An easy way to geta great new look. With little to no surface prep and great coverage it’s easy to achieve a vintage look that never goes out of style.
Brush paint onto clean, dry surface. Apply 2+ coats for full coverage, waiting 24 hours between coats. Ultra-Matte finish will wear gradually, giving a naturally weathered look*.Apply 2+ coats for full coverage, waiting 24 hours between coats. After paint has dried, brush on clear sealing wax in small sections, using a soft rag to quickly and gently wipe away excess wax for a subtle glow that helps preserve the freshly painted look. Once paint is thoroughly dry, use sandpaper to distress furniture. Focus on corners and edges where natural wear would occur. When the desired distressing is achieved, wipe away dust and brush on clear sealing wax in small sections, using a clean rag to quickly and gently wipe away excess wax. For a distressed finish with antiqued details, finish with dark antiquing wax to highlight crevices. Once paint is dry, brush on clear sealing wax in small sections, using a clean rag to quickly and gently wipe away excess wax. Brush on dark antiquing wax in small sections and use a soft rag to quickly and gently wipe away excess.
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Pressure-assist or gravity-feed is yet another choice on your decision list. But the word “pressure” doesn’t guarantee more oomph with each flush: Only one pressure-assisted toilet, the Kohler Highline Classic ($425), made our recommended list. Some others didn’t dispatch our simulated solid waste as powerfully as the best gravity-feed models. And all proved relatively noisy, a factor in bathrooms that are close to sleeping areas.Some toilets can also reduce the likelihood of clogs farther down the drain line. Our latest evaluations include a drain-line carry test that measures how far the flushed water and simulated waste move in one, two, and three flushes. With some toilets, the water carried the waste to the end of a 75-foot pipe in just one flush. But others fell far short of that, even after multiple flushes. The farther the water and waste flow, the more likely it is to reach the typical sewer system without buildup—important if you’ve experienced drain-line clogs in your home.
How high a toilet stands is another buying decision. More and more toilets—and nearly all in Consumer Reports’ latest tests—are what’s known as comfort height. At 17 to 19 inches off the floor, comfort-height toilets are some 2 to 4 inches taller than regular-height toilets and meet the standards of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Except perhaps for small children, most people find them more comfortable.You may also want to consider a one-piece toilet, where the tank and bowl are molded seamlessly as a single unit, for its sleeker styling and easier cleaning. Apron-front models also hide the circuitous trap you’ll typically see below the tank. But you’ll pay a premium for these models without necessarily getting better performance. And think twice about toilets where the drain hole in the bowl is deep. Our testers found that the relatively small water spot that results is less able to resist stains and odors than the larger water spot that typically occurs with shallower drain holes.