Forgive me if this was already discussed. I promise I searched first!

So, I'm not quite a homeowner yet, but the days are fast approaching. To keep myself from going too crazy, I've been planning what I'm going to do to the house before I move in. One of the things I've decided to do before move in is paint.

I'm having trouble picking which paint brand to go with. I've heard (via interweb searches) that Sherwin-Williams and Benjamin Moore are at/near the top, and even though Behr was rated really well by Consumer Reports, it's still crap (which confuses me).

I don't want to brake the bank on paint, but I don't mind paying more if it means less labor (fewer coats) and a longer lasting paint job.

I plan to do high-gloss paint in the kitchen and bathrooms, and eggshell paint everywhere else.

Where should I turn for good interior paint?

 

Get your paint from a paint store and it should be fine. Until I did that I thought it was normal for new paint to have skin in it, f'n Sears

Oh, BTW, the previous owner of my current house used Behr and it seems to chip easily.

 

Benjamin Moore. Their new Aura line of paints is also awesome...usually one coat will do, and fast-drying. Some locations have very knowledgeable employees and great customer service. If you're going to buy a lot, see if maybe they can give you contractors' pricing...it's worth a shot.

Personally, have no interest in trying any of the brands that places like Home Depot sells.

 

1) Pratt & Lambert
2) Benjamin Moore
3) Glidden

And I've done a lot of painting. I probably have close to 15 different gallons of paint just in this house.

 

I like Ben Moore. I also really like Ralph Loren the few times i have used it it has covered really nicely and went on good. Holds up well too.

 

I like Benjamin Moore.

 

We used Sherwinn Williams. Not Bad...next go around I might be convinced to try someone else.

 

+1 on the RL...

 

Ralph Lauren is manufactured by Glidden (used to be Sherwin-Williams).

Don't waste your money on the brand. Same stuff in the can.

 

My parents have recentely been repainting sections of the house.

They've been using Sherwin Williams Duration I believe. It's a little bit of coin ($40-45 a gallon) but it's supposed to be a very quality and durable paint.

They seem to like it.

 

No one here recommends Dunn-Edwards?

I need to stop buying from Lowes and HD. Usually the paint is okay, but I've had issues with a few cans that will steer me away from them again.

 

Dunn-Edwards is who the builder used to paint our condo. We went to one of their stores initially to look at paint during our research...I just didnt like what I saw or how it was presented.

 

+1 for Benjamin Moore Aura paints. Great coverage, nice palette, excellent finish.

 

We were all talking about paint brands and I forgot to comment on your paint finishes. High gloss is generally used for trim and cabinets. You may not want to paint your walls high gloss. Semi-gloss in the bath rooms and the kitchen should be fine.

I personally hate eggshell. It really shows textural differences in the wall easily. It's also noticible if you touch up areas later.

Lastly, make sure you use good quality brushes and rollers or you're just wasting time and money.

 

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Listen to this man about high-gloss. I wouldn't even use it on trim or cabinets -- semi-gloss for those. Gloss = glare on a large surface.

The eggshell finish of high-end paints blends very well. I've touched up the eggshell finish Aura paint in my house and it's undetectable.

 

Hmm. Well, I want whatever I use to be durable and easily washable. Should I go a different route than eggshell?

I was thinking about the kitchen/baths...should I do semi-gloss instead? I do agree that high-gloss may be too "glossy", lol.

As far as paints go, it sounds like I should use Benjamin Moore.

 

Yes to semigloss over high gloss for walls. Door casings and trim will usually be high gloss. Cabinets will be one or the other, depending on what you want.

Eggshell is a personal taste. I just never cared for it, but it slightly easier to clean than flat.

 

I see it.

 

ben moore

 

I will be using Sherwin Williams. Parents have used it in the past and have been happy. Not to mention I can get 40% off too. Dunn Edwards sucks from what ive heard and Ben Moore is great quality too.


luther