Best Paint Brand?

6 years ago

I swear I've seen this posted, but now even though I've done a search, I'm not able to find it. For some reason, I was thinking I saw not to use Sherwin Williams, can anyone advise which ones are ok, and which ones to stay away from?

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Virgil Carter Fine Art

6 years ago

And what are you painting? Is it indoors or out? What defines "best" to you?

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lrunner
6 years ago
I like Sherwin Williams and Benjamin Moore. For bathrooms, I really like the Benjamin Moore Aura paint. All other rooms I go with Sherwin Williams.
cpartist
6 years ago
Sherwin Williams or Benjamin Moore.
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6 years ago
I once used paint from WalMart(no name latex) over BIN primer and it looked and lasted great. I used a designer brand(HD, oil based translucent)) over BIN (tinted to the top coat color)and it was horrible.

Two points, prep is more important than the top coat and the type of paint makes a huge difference.

I prefer Sherwin Williams, but have used Pratt and Lambert, Benjamin Moore, Valspar, Ace, and several I cannot remember.

As long as I did the correct preparation, used the right (and quality) primer, and applied the top coat correctly---following the manufacturers instructions---the job turned out as expected.
DLM2000-GW
6 years ago
**Best** is totally subjective and best wall paint may not be the same brand as best exterior paint or cabinet paint or trim paint...... I generally go to Ben Mo but have used all the major players successfully over the years and as HandyMac says, prep is key.
Milly Rey
6 years ago
last modified: 6 years ago
Indoors, it no longer matters. There was a time that I would only use Benjamin Moore oil. But Valspar and Behr are totally respectable now for indoors and I don't hestitate to use them. I also only paint light colors. I go with whatever has a good color and is cheap that day. Sherwin Williams has a lot of whites.

Far more important is what sheen you use. Flat ceiling, eggshell walls, semigloss trim. Very traditional for a reason. (Don't need semigloss in bathrooms anymore.). Flat on walls is for masochists.

I use Kilz water based most of the time. Binz only for raw wood. Don't use primer over surface painted with same type of paint unless the color is very dark.
lookintomyeyes83
6 years ago
We used the no-VOC version of Sherwin Williams. No smell at all, looks great!
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Rauch+Co
6 years ago
My reliable paint brand: Benjamin Moore Super Spec; pearl finish for walls, washable latex satin finish for bathroom walls, and flat finish for the ceiling. White 01 is the color I use when I want other elements such as wood flooring or millwork to really stand out. For specialty walls or more "moody" interior spaces, Farrow and Ball has some really beautiful colors to choose from.
AnnKH
6 years ago
I really like Ben Moore Aura - it is expensive, but the coverage is terrific. It dries quickly, so it takes some getting used to, but I've used it in almost every room in the house by now, so I've gotten the hang of it.

That said, I haven't used anything else in many years, so I can't compare. I completely agree that prep is everything!
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6 years ago
Paint is only as good as the prep. The prep is only as good as your drywall mudder. Your drywall mudder is only as good as the drywall hanger. The drywall hanger is only as good as the framer who framed the walls with one stud off 1/4". And your framer is only as good as your GC's quality control insistance. So, ask your GC what paint he uses on s job, and what sheen. If he hates satin paint, it's probably because his trades leading up to the use of satin paint aren't meticulous enough for him to have success with it.
Naf_Naf
6 years ago
My fav is BM Aura (That's what I use in my home; it's matte, not flat - there is a difference).

For most commercial projects we specify SW.
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6 years ago
I've used Benjamin Moore (I like their color selection) and Sherwin Williams. I used SW ProMar 200 Zero VOC In my last new construction project. Nice coverage and no smell. I liked it so much I probably would have a hard time going back to using an interior paint with VOCs. Here's a brochure on it.