A Minute at RepcoLite Paints

Transcript: For the last few days, we’ve been talking about how to pick paint for north-facing rooms—and today, let’s wrap it all up. I’m Dan Hansen, and this is a Minute at RepcoLite Paints, sponsored by Benjamin Moore. If you take one thing away from this whole series, it should be this: always test your color in your own space. You can read about undertones, look at photos online, and bring hom...

Transcript: Yesterday we talked about how north-facing rooms get cool, steady light that can make colors look flat or cold. I’m Dan Hansen, and this is a Minute at RepcoLite Paints, sponsored by Benjamin Moore. To counter that effect, you want to bring in warmth—colors that glow a little even when the light doesn’t. For soft whites, try options like Benjamin Moore's Cotton Balls, White Chocolate,...

Transcript: Yesterday we started talking about how the direction a room faces changes everything about color. I’m Dan Hansen, and this is a Minute at RepcoLite Paints, sponsored by Benjamin Moore. Now, yesterday, I said that North-facing spaces get a steady, cool light that never really changes much during the day. It’s calm and consistent—but it can also make your colors feel flat or even chilly....

Transcript: I’ve said it before, but it’s worth repeating: light changes everything. I’m Dan Hansen, and this is a Minute at RepcoLite Paints, sponsored by Benjamin Moore. When it comes to paint colors, light—especially natural light—plays a bigger role than most people realize. It can make the same color look warm and soft in one room, and cold and lifeless in another. But here’s what’s even tric...

Transcript: Yesterday, I told you about that strange moment at my daughter’s wedding when she and I didn’t even recognize each other after we’d dressed up. I’m Dan Hansen, and this is a Minute at RepcoLite Paints, sponsored by Benjamin Moore. It was funny—and kind of eye-opening. We were the same people, but for a moment, we looked completely different. And honestly, that’s not far from what can h...

Transcript: My oldest daughter just got married, and as we were all getting ready, something strange happened. I’m Dan Hansen, and this is a Minute at RepcoLite Paints, sponsored by Benjamin Moore. We were at the reception venue early in the morning. Everyone arrived in regular clothes—or in the case of my girls, pajamas. They disappeared into the bridal dressing room—hair, makeup, fancy dresses—t...

Transcript: If you’ve got a painting project coming up—or know someone who does—you’ll want to jump on this. I’m Dan Hansen, and this is a Minute at RepcoLite Paints sponsored by Benjamin Moore. Right now, RepcoLite’s running a contest on Facebook and Instagram where four people will each win a $250 RepcoLite Gift Certificate. Entering couldn’t be easier: just head to repcolite.com and click the c...

Transcript: If you're thinking about doing a two tone accent wall in your space, here's how. I'm Dan Hansen and this is a minute at RepcoLite Paints sponsored by Benjamin Moore. Yesterday we covered the first step--and if you missed it, we're assuming the two-tone wall will be split vertically. First step is to decide on the height of the dividing line and then paint the top color on the wall, bri...

Transcript: Two-toned walls can really change the look and feel of a room. But if you're thinking it's too complicated, don't worry. You can pull it off easily. I'm Dan Hansen and this is a minute at RepcoLite Paints sponsored by Benjamin Moore. So--two-toned walls: just to make sure we're on the same page: think accent wall with two colors. And for sake of simplicity, imagine the wall is split ho...

Transcript: Do you use masking tape on your paint projects? Have you had good results . . . or have you done all the work of taping only to be disappointed? I'm Dan Hansen and this is a minute at RepcoLite Paints sponsored by Benjamin Moore. I know I have. I've gone through all that work and then pulled the tape expecting to see clean, sharp lines only to find that paint bled under the tape. It's...

Transcript: We're talking about some tips to help you get great results when you use masking tape on your projects. I'm Dan Hansen and this is a minute at RepcoLite Paints sponsored by Benjamin Moore. Yesterday's tip was to use the right tape--there are different tapes for a reason. Use the right one for your situation. Secondly, make sure you take time to prepare your surface! It's pretty obvious...

Transcript: Getting sharp lines and great results when you use masking tape on your paint project is do-able. You just need to be aware of a few things. I'm Dan Hansen and this is a minute at RepcoLite Paints sponsored by Benjamin Moore. For example, you need to start by choosing the right tape. Different tapes do different things and excel in different areas. For example, safe release or delicate...

Transcript: Veterans Day was just over a week ago. And to honor our vets, we ran a really unique episode of the RepcoLite Home Improvment Show this past weekend. I'm Dan Hansen and this is a minute at RepcoLite Paints sponsored by Benjamin Moore. On our podcast, in honor of veterans day, I interviewed my dad. He was a field medic in Vietnam and for the first time in my life, he and I talked about...

Transcript: I've been talking about reasons to consider using two-toned walls in your space. I've got two more today. I'm Dan Hansen and this is a minute at RepcoLite Paints sponsored by Benjamin Moore. Let's start with this reason: two-toned walls can mimic classic elements like paneling or wainscoting—without using any actual wood or molding. By simply painting the lower half of a wall one color...

Transcript: Two toned walls are cool anywhere in our homes . . . but they really excel in a kids room. I'm Dan Hansen and this is a minute at RepcoLite Paints sponsored by Benjamin Moore. They're ideal for those spaces: they're fun, they can energize the room without overpowering it, and there's a lot you can do creatively with them. As a bonus, they're a simple way to compromise on color. It happ...

Transcript: Two-Toned Walls--like accent wall . . . but you know, with two colors. Maybe you should try it. I'm Dan Hansen and this is a minute at RepcoLite Paints sponsored by Benjamin Moore. I'm working my way through 5 reasons to give this growing design trend a try in your own space. Here are a couple more: Two-toned walls are a great way to hide or minimize certain architectural elements. We...

Transcript: Let's talk about 5 reasons why you might want to try two-toned walls in your home. I'm Dan Hansen and this is a minute at RepcoLite Paints sponsored by Benjamin Moore. If you're not familiar with this trend, it's exactly what it sounds like: Iwe’re seeing people take a couple of accent colors and split them on either one wall or they'll wrap the whole room. Most of the time they split...

Transcript: Is it faster to skip taping and cut in freehand when painting? I'm Dan Hansen, and this is A Minute at RepcoLite, sponsored by Benjamin Moore. I recently saw a video tackling this exact question. The guy was a handyman—more experienced than a typical DIYer but not quite a pro. He wanted to see if cutting in without tape could actually save him time. So, he painted two identical wa...

Transcript: Many professional painting contractors don't use a lot of masking tape. They've honed their skill to such a point that they can cut-in straight lines without it. I'm Dan Hansen and this is a minute at RepcoLite Paints sponsored by Benjamin Moore. If you've got that skill, you can maybe get by without taping as well. BUT, what if you don't? Well, then, masking tape can be your best frie...

Transcript: Applying masking tape before painting . . . Nobody likes it . . . so let's talk about some times when you might be able to skip it. I'm Dan Hansen and this is a minute at RepcoLite Paints sponsored by Benjamin Moore. First off, your skill level may be good enough that you can skip taping. A lot of professional painters, for example, don't use tons of tape. They get away with that becau...

Transcript: I'm in a rut. Same colors in my home as in my last home, same 10 or so meals on rotation, same vacation spot every year, same, same, same. Why no new ideas? . I'm Dan Hansen and this is a Minute at RepcoLite Paints sponsored by Benjamin Moore. There are a lot of reasons, but probably the biggest one for me is that the same old thing is comfortable--no surprises. But . . . nothing new e...

Transcript: Benjamin Moore just revealed their new color of the year and in their promotional video for the color, they said this: "we hope this helps people make new things for themselves and to find new ideas." I'm Dan Hansen and this is a Minute at RepcoLite. That line caught my attention because I'm in a rut. I make the same meals week after week, I go to the same place for vacation, my house...

Transcript: You've probably already heard, but Benjamin Moore revealed Cinnamon Slate as their Color of the year for 2025. The big question is: Does this Color of the year thing really matter? I'm Dan Hansen and this is a minute at RepcoLite Paints sponsored by Benjamin Moore. Usually, the Color of the Year doesn't impact me outside of work. It's interesting in a work sense, but that's about it. I...

Transcript: We've been talking about paint brushes for the last few days--and why you'd use one rather than another for a given project. Let's wrap this up by looking at the various handle types. I'm Dan Hansen and this is a minute at RepcoLite Paints sponsored by Benjamin Moore. So you look at the row of brushes in a paint store and one of the things you'll notice are the handles. There will be l...

Transcript: When you look at paint brushes, many have bristles that are angled. Others have bristles that are straight. What's the point? I'm Dan Hansen and this is a minute at RepcoLite Paints sponsored by Benjamin Moore. The idea behind the different cuts of brushes is this: an  angled brush  is supposed to give you more precision when doing cut-in work, like when you're painting the e...