Specialty Paint
There are endless uses for interior and exterior paint, but some projects call for paint with a specific purpose. In these instances, specialty paint will give you the best results. Potomac Paint & Design Centers carries Benjamin Moore specialty paint for all your more distinct DIY needs.
Floor & Patio Enamels
If you want to give your floors a fresh look but replacing your flooring isn't in your budget, floor enamel may be just what you're looking for. Improved aesthetics aside, painting a floor increases its durability and resistance to stains, grease, and detergents. Concrete floors are vulnerable to cracking when the temperature changes, and floor enamel adds a layer of insulation that helps prevent this. Floor & Patio Enamel suits various interior and exterior substrates, including masonry.
INSL-X® Specialty Coatings
The INSL-X® Speciality Coatings line is ideal for homeowners and professional painters and can solve various potential painting problems.
Cabinet Coat
It's easy to think any interior paint will do when painting cabinets. Kitchen cabinets get a lot of use, and wall paint will chip more easily than Cabinet Coat. Specialty paint for cabinets is formulated for proper adhesion to the cabinetry surface. It also provides a smooth, durable finish that can withstand daily use's wear and tear.
Lead Block®
Lead paint is hazardous, and covering it with a coat of standard paint will not solve the problem. Safe removal requires abrasive solvents and a hefty amount of labor; hiring professionals to do the job can cost as much as $15 per square foot. Lead Block® offers an inexpensive, easy-to-apply alternative. This specialty paint forms a thick, elastic coating on surfaces with lead-based paint, protecting your family from its toxic properties. Lead Block® can be used as a primer or top coat for interior and exterior applications.
Freezer Kote
Coating the inside of a freezer is challenging, at the very least. Average interior and exterior paint will not adhere to surfaces in temperatures under 40 degrees. Using specialty paint for the job allows you to effectively coat the interior in temperatures as low as -40 degrees. Freezer Kote inhibits the development of rust to prolong the life of your commercial freezer, and the alcohol-based formula dries quickly.
Fire Retardant Paint
Fires are life or death situations, but even the most stringent precautions will not prevent every fire. In those scenarios, using fire retardant paint will help lessen the smoke and spread of flames. It dries to an attractive flat finish, so you can feel confident using it to paint walls in your home or business.
Chalkboard Paint
Most specialty paints are practical but could be more exciting. Chalkboard paint, on the other hand, will turn nearly any interior surface into a functional chalkboard. It's perfect for kids' bedrooms or playrooms because drawing on the wall is acceptable and encouraged. A chalkboard wall also comes in handy in central locations of your home, like entryways and kitchens. Writing notes and grocery lists on the wall is incredibly convenient.
Color-Changing Ceiling Paint
Ceilings are one of the most challenging areas to paint because you're working against gravity and painting above your head, which obscures your line of sight. You're also generally painting white on top of white, making it easy to miss areas of the ceiling you won't notice until it dries. Color-changing ceiling paint has a unique spatter-resistant formula that is pink during application but dries to a flat white finish. It's a versatile specialty paint that you can use on smooth and textured ceilings.
Contact Us
Potomac Paint & Design Centers is your one-stop shop for interior and exterior paint, stain, and Hunter Douglas window treatments. We offer several interior design services to help you create a look you'll love. Visit one of our three convenient locations in Arlington, Alexandria, and Falls Church, VA, to chat with our team of specialty paint experts. We're happy to serve Alexandria, Arlington, Fall Church, Fairfax, VA, and the surrounding areas.
