Latex Paint
Latex paint is a water-based architectural coating made with a synthetic polymer binder. It is commonly used on interior and exterior building surfaces.
Painter
Brian Santos
The Wall Wizard
Brian Santos is a fourth-generation painting contractor, author, and educator known for painting, wallcovering, surface preparation, and practical home-improvement instruction.
Brian Santos quick facts
Review key details about Brian Santos's painting and wallcovering practice, contractor background, books, workshops, surface preparation, and trade education.
| Known as | The Wall Wizard |
|---|---|
| Trade background | Fourth-generation painting contractor |
| Practice | Interior painting, wallcovering, surface preparation, decorative and faux finishing, and home-improvement education |
| Books | Author of eight home-improvement books, including Painting and Wallpapering Secrets from Brian Santos, The Wall Wizard |
| Media & workshops | Long-running Wall Wizard workshops and television appearances including Good Morning America, Today, HGTV, TLC, and the Discovery Channel |
| Paint-related medium | Architectural paint, wallcoverings, decorative finishes, stains, glazes, varnishes, and related decorating materials |
| Common techniques | Surface preparation, brushing, rolling, masking, wallcovering application and removal, faux finishing, and practical tool and cleanup methods |
| Teaching focus | The reasons behind painting and decorating methods, helping DIYers and professionals understand products, processes, and reliable technique |
Sources: The Wall Wizard, Fresh Coat Painters: Leadership Team, and Fresh Coat Painters: Franchise training.
Paint types used
See the paint types documented in Santos's work, with links to PaintZeal references explaining each coating's properties, uses, and working characteristics.
Dry-Erase Paint
Dry-erase paint is a functional coating formulated to create a smooth surface that can be written on with dry-erase markers and wiped clean after the coating has fully cured.
Surface types used
See the surface types documented in Santos's work, with links to PaintZeal references explaining how each substrate behaves and is prepared for painting.
Drywall
Drywall is a building panel made with a gypsum core faced with paper. Joint compound covers seams and repairs, creating areas with different absorbency.
Wallpaper
Wallpaper may be paper, vinyl-coated, textured, or made from another specialty material. Painting over it is most practical when the wallcovering is sound and firmly bonded, with loose seams and damaged areas repaired first.
Wood
Wood is a natural, porous material with grain patterns and absorbency that vary by species and cut. Its surface may also contain knots, resin, or an existing finish.