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Announcing Benjamin Moore’s Color of the Year 2024: Blue Nova 825

It is that time of year again, Benjamin Moore’s Color of the Year is finally here, and it’s truly out of this world! Unveiled against the backdrop of space exploration at Blue Origin’s Orbital Launch Site in Cape Canaveral, Florida, Blue Nova 825 has landed for 2024. Drawing inspiration from the brilliance of a new […]

Connect With Our Outside Sales Team!

We would like to introduce our expanding Outside Sales Team. They are available to work with painting contractors, builders, healthcare/educational/hospitality facilities and more. With a combined 68+ years of industry experience, the team is ready to serve your paint & decorating needs. Let’s introduce the team: Matt HaverkampHe has over 25+ years of […]

Benjamin Moore Color of the Year 2023: Raspberry Blush 2008-30

Benjamin Moore released its Color of the Year 2023 as Raspberry Blush 2008-30 – a saturated red-orange that enlivens our surroundings while awakening our senses with charismatic color. This vivacious color is unapologetic in its boldness as it encourages a confident color statement. Color Marketing & Development Director at Benjamin Moore, Andrea Magno, said “People […]

Benjamin Moore Ranked Highest in Customer Satisfaction

The Latest: 2022 J.D. Power Recognizes Benjamin Moore North America’s favorite paint, color and coatings brand, was recognized once again in the J.D. Power 2022 U.S. Paint Satisfaction Study. The paint leader earns the highest ranking in Customer Satisfaction with Interior Paints. Benjamin Moore independent retailers were awarded Best in Customer Satisfaction among Paint Retailers. […]

9 Tips for Successfully Finishing Siding

It may seem daunting to take on a wood protection project for your siding or shingles, but it doesn’t have to be. Penetrating, water-borne formulations sink deep into the wood to offer superior protection against UV exposure and weather elements, while also being easy to apply and maintain. It’s a win-win for wood finishers. Sansin […]

6 Mistakes DIYers Can Make with Their Wooden Decks & How to Avoid Them

Between the BBQ, the patio furniture and family get-togethers, decks have to handle more traffic than any other wood surface around your house. Your deck is the centerpiece of your outdoor entertaining space, but it’s easy to make mistakes that can keep it from standing up to the summer sun, weather and foot traffic. Sansin […]

2021 Color of the Year

On October 14, 2020, Benjamin Moore revealed its highly anticipated Color of the Year 2021 as Aegean Teal 2136-40 — an intriguing blue-green that creates natural harmony and invites us to reflect and reset. Rooted in the elegant, handspun textures of the home, the Color Trends 2021 palette comforts as it uplifts. Color Trends 2021 […]

Our Lititz Location Has Moved!

Grauer’s Paint and Decorating’s Lititz location will officially be moved to 739 Rothsville Road, Lititz and open for business on September 8th. The current location on Cedar Street will close at 12PM on September 4th and will reopen at 7AM on the 8th at the new location. To reach the new location from the Cedar […]

A paint that looks great morning, noon and night

There are many factors to consider when deciding on the right color for your space. According to Sharon Grech, Benjamin Moore Color and Design Expert, lighting is one of the most important. Here, she shares tips for finding a color that will look great at any time of day. 1. Assess lighting “Light has the […]

Maximize your productivity with a stylish and functional home office

Creating an inviting home office that helps increase productivity without compromising on great style can be a daunting task. Sharon Grech, Benjamin Moore Color and Design Expert, shares tips on how to achieve the perfect balance of function and style. Stay colorful from nine to five When choosing paint colors for a […]