Paint.

[mechtech2]

Benjamin Moore interior house paint is best for long life color fading. They ae insane now with prices.

But for 1/2 the price, Behr is very good.
For Exterior, Behr Ultra Premium with primer in satin finish is wonderful - worth every penny. [flat outdoor paint is dirtier and worse for water.]

 

[sleepery]

I tend to use Benjamin Moore for most of my painting . It really makes a difference who mixes your color . I have painted a customers room and had to re-paint it because the color was not exact . This happens more than people think and there is a computer used to prepare it . Should be the same each time but when the clerk overrides stuff to get the mix sometimes things go wrong .

 

[demarpaint]

Originally Posted By: dave123
Originally Posted By: demarpaint
Originally Posted By: GearheadTool
I would like to ask everyone's general concensus about paint. House paint. I know there is oil and water-based; Thought oil was better and water was less durable. However, my question is about brands. I see ads for Behr, Benjamin Moore, Valspar. I have no clue what brand is better, or etc. Lowes, Home Depot, Ace Hardware.. All sell paint. Old cans, new cans.

Which paint is best, for home indoor use? Such as painting walls? Which is best quality? General questions.


Oil base paint has its place, still. It all depends on what you plan on doing. On exterior trim or siding, oil paint is a breeding ground for mold and mildew, so I would avoid its use for exterior trim work etc. Oil base paint tends to yellow more than latex, you can thank Uncle Sam for messing with the VOC laws years ago for that.


and nothing beats a good oil base trim paint on new interior woodwork and wainscot.


Nothing beats it besides 2K poly or Conversion Varnish


I was referring to "paint" applied by brush and roller, that the average DIY guy would be able to easily attempt. The finishes you've mentioned are awesome but in a totally different category.

 

[demarpaint]

Originally Posted By: sleepery
I tend to use Benjamin Moore for most of my painting . It really makes a difference who mixes your color . I have painted a customers room and had to re-paint it because the color was not exact . This happens more than people think and there is a computer used to prepare it . Should be the same each time but when the clerk overrides stuff to get the mix sometimes things go wrong .


Yea the guy mixing the color matters as well as how clean their machines are and if they keep the colorant tanks topped up with the right colorant. My guy is great I very rarely have problems with the colors they mix. They've been around for close to 65 years, the same family owns the place and they care. Sometimes a partially plugged nozzle on the color machine can really screw things up. These guys keep them clean.

I always have them dry the color out and check it to be safe. The last thing I want to do is repaint a room because I didn't double check a color. I feel bad for color blind painters, I know a few and it shows in their work. LOL

 

[mechtech2]

Always 'box' paint for large jobs, esp interiors.
That is, mix it all together in a fiver and put it back in the cans to use as needed.
This assures color consistency, and the left over touch up paint will match. At least for a while - color changes. And application will change things - both color and shine/finish.
Moore is best for long term exact color fidelity. I still like Behr for the money.

 

[sleepery]

I have used Behr a few times over the last few years . The ceiling paint is good as well as the paint/primer combo . I tend to oil prime problem walls even when using the paint/primer products .

 

[sleepery]

Some colors need at least 3 coats to show the final result . You will not see a one shade color difference by testing it out in the paint store even if a few coats are tested on a piece of paper .

 

[stockrex]

color match tint a good primer and then apply multi layers of primer (cheaper) and then paint,

 

[mechtech2]

I normally don't use primer inside - only special problems.
It really isn't needed.
I use vapor barrier first coat in some new work, depending on the wall's location.

Dark colors cover poorly , compared to light colors. Three light coats may be required . If you gob it on, the finish texture is poor, it can run, and it can get a shine to it.
I don't believe in one coat paints - two coats are normal. Maybe a freshen up of a ceiling can get one coat.