Mythic & Ace ~ We carry two brands of high quality, high performance paint. ~
.
Mythic Paint — Available NOW
.

•	0% VOC. 0% Toxic. 100% Performance.
•	.Mythic™ paint is a non-toxic, ultra low odor paint that provides the durability and coverage you expect from a premium paint without the VOC’s. Stronger, safer, smarter paint.™
•	Maple Leaf Ace Hardware is pleased to be your exclusive North Seattle Dealer of Mythic paint

Ace Paint .	•	Our award-winning paint & stain is made at the ACE paint plant in Oak Brook, IL. — as it has been since 1984.
	•	Proper preparation guarantees painting success. We’ll show you what to do for your house, siding, deck, furniture, etc.
	•	.We specialize in paint, stain, and varnish.
	•	We can match any paint color you already have — just bring in a quarter sized swatch of it.

.

•	Our paint computer will keep a log of your paint purchases so you can call in another gallon, or keep track of what color you have in each room!
•	All Ace Paints are Green Seal; low VOC.

•	Custom Color Spray Paint
		We can make a can of spray paint from any 2 ounces of paint. Bring in your own, or we can make it from a can you purchase here, you can have spray paint made in any color you choose. You no longer must be limited in spray paint colors, the rainbow is your limit now! •..Oil or enamel •..Interior or Exterior

•	Alkatex Cabinet Paint A hybird technology that combines the tough durability of an oil-based paint with the easy soap and water clean up of a latex paint. The special ALKATEX formulation suspends resin in water unlike traditional oil-based paints where the resin is dissolved in a solvent. As the paint film begins to dry, the water evaporates causing the resin and the paint pigment particle to merge and compact
		•..Ultra smooth, semi-gloss finish •..Proprietary water based alkyd •..Self leveling •..Washable & scrubbable, scratch, chip, & scuff resistant •..Soap and water clean up •..Low VOC, environmentally safe "Green" Product •..Interior only •..Diminishing yellowing

Click below for helpful hints from Ace

Stain Duckback Stains for wood and concrete Enhance, beautify, and protect decks, fencing, siding, trim, log homes, outdoor furniture, sidewalks, patios, garage & basement floors, and a variety of composite lumber and fiber cement siding.
	•	Duckback Products is a leading manufacturer of premium quality coatings and is sold under the nationally recognized brands of Superdeck® and Mason's Select®.
	•	Oil based transparent wood stains, water based transparent wood stains, and specialty wood finishes

.

•	Acrylic concrete stains and sealers
•	An assortment of cleaning and prep products.

Cabot Stains Cabot is recognized as an industry leader in the development, manufacture and distribution of premium quality woodcare products. •• Cabot is recognized as an industry leader in the development, manufacture and distribution of premium quality woodcare products. •• Utilizes the dispersion technique, called Collopaking, which combines finely ground pigments with creosote oil to provide superior penetration of the wood surface and improved protective qualities. •• Cabot offers only the finest quality products that treat your wood surfaces with the greatest respect – products specially formulated to work together as a system to ensure beautiful long-lasting results.

PolyShades by Minwax Combines rich beautiful stain and durable palyurethane protection in one simple step. •• Significantly reduces finishing time compared with staining that uses one product, and then protecting with another. •• Provides rich color and lasting protection •• Allows you to change color of previously stained wood without stripping. •• Reduces finishing time •• Available in Glass and Satin sheens.   •• Available in ten colors: Honey Pine, Pecan, Classic Oak, American Chestnut, Olde Maple, Antique Walnut, Bombay Mahogany, Mission Oak, Natural Cherry, and Classic Black.

Color matching
•	We can match your favorite colors. Please bring in a sample that is at least the size of a quarter.
•	Samples must be completely dry and lay flat for scanning.
•	Samples could include:
	• a stir stick with dried paint on it
	• colored fabric
	• colored paper
	• colored labels
	• paint can label with dried paint

Preparation
•	Your surface should be Clean, Dry, Dull, Sound, and Smooth.
•	Use TSP to clean your surface: It dulls and cleans glossy surfaces. Follow TSP directions and start from the bottom, then rinse from the top.
•	Stain blocking and sealing can only be achieved with primer, not with paint.
•	New drywall MUST be primed with a primer: PVA, 1-2-3, Ace Enamel Primer, or Kilz.
•	Use quality brushes and rollers. The better the brush, the better the painter!

Print out your own handy "How-to-make-your-Paint-Job-a-Success" info sheet

Paint & Primer are different
•	PAINT is a pigment-rich topcoat for beautiful color retention and exposure to the elements.
•	PRIMERS are resin-rich to promote adhesion and provide a smooth, even surface ideal for anchoring your topcoat of paint.
•	Priming results in better coverage, evenness of color & sheen, and overall durability of the finish coat.
•	Primers seal stains, block odors, bind chalky surfaces, and even fill small voids prior to painting.
•	Neutral-based colors (ultra deep or bright colors) require a tinted primer to achieve the final color you want.

Why Prime?
•	Your topcoat will look better & spread farther.
•	Paint color & sheen are more consistent on top of primer.
•	Priming improves surface adhesion for longevity.
•	Stain blocking and sealing can only be achieved with primer.
•	Extend the life of your paint: Primer + 1 topcoat look better than 2 topcoats without primer!

Primer specialty situations
•	Prime over dark colors before painting with lighter ones.
•	To cure blistering, chalking, peeling, and cracking.
•	Repainting kitchen cabinets, wood paneling, vinyl siding (vinyl siding: topcoat with same or lighter color to prevent warping).
•	Painting hard, glossy materials: ceramic tile, glass, PVC, metal, Formica, etc.
•	Sealing porous surfaces: stucco, plaster, concrete, masonry, bare wood.
•	Blocking out stains: smoke or water damage, sap, or tannin streaks, pet stains, graffiti, mildew stains.

Painting supply list
	Blue painter’s tape or Frog Tape for edging.
	Drop cloths to protect floors, furniture, or plants.
	9” Roller cover & frame for walls and ceilings.
	2” angle brush for cutting ceilings and painting trim.
	3” or 4” brush for the body of your painting.
	Hammer and nail set to tap down those exposed nail heads.
	Paint trays for easy cleanup.
	TSP cleaner to properly prep your surface.
	Sandpaper block to smooth rough surfaces or to smooth off spackle.
	Patching compound to spackle over nail holes or other surface dents.
	Scraper or 5-in-1 tool to break off loose paint and dirt.
	Rags to wipe up sanding dust, spills, and general cleanup.
	Caulk & a caulk gun to fill cracks and seal edges along doors/windows.
	Paint buckets to transfer paint from your gallon and ease cleanup.
	Step ladders to bring safe access to all your painting surfaces.

Paint disposal Suggestions
•	Use your leftover paint on something else.
•	Give it to someone else to use.
•	Use our hardener additive — available at our paint counter — and then throw it in the trash.
•	Open the can and let it dry out on its own (1/4 can or less)
•	Oil/Alkyd based paints may be taken to the hazardous waste. Latex paint and latex paint stains are no longer considered hazardous waste. If latex paint/stain cannot be used up or given away, it may be disposed of in the garbage if it is dried up. Liquids are not allowed in the garbage. • North Seattle: 12550 Stone Way No. • South Seattle: 8105 Fifth Ave So. • Household Hazards Line: 206-296-4692 • More info (including all other disposal items)