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We at Sherwin might en up dispensing up perhaps 0 to 10 ounces of colorant into those cans to tint them. So when your expecting unit prices, realize that the color plays a significant part. The extra white can contains more paint (124+ oz) while the deep and ultradeep bases can be as low as 115 oz. You can pretty much compare without prices.
The buckets that the paints come in aren't even a gallon or 5 gallons. I first realized that over a year ago when buying Sherwin Williams paint. That has nothing to do with tint/color. The "containers" are smaller.
With paint, you get what you pay for. Especially if you are not an experienced painter, I'd get the better paint.
We have used Benjamin Moore paint for decades. It is good paint with good coverage, and it touches up beautifully, even when has been on the walls for years. IMO, B.Moore also has the best colors.
But if I had to choose between Valspar and S-W, I'd choose the latter. Buy from the local store and have them recommend brushes and rollers for the best job. A good local paint store is a good homeowner resource.
I was interested in this espeically to see if it has changed over time. The original post was ( I thinkk) 2012 and sometimes brands change over time.
I have not painted much recently but when I did, in the past, I used mostly Bemj Moore but have used SW, Behr, and Valspar. I dont think I noticed a difference in quality. Professionals we have used originally preferred BM, but lately I see Behr and SW.
for what it's worth.
The best paint I have used recently was Clark+Kensington from Ace, it went on smooth and covered extremely well, but it was interior paint. I do have an exterior project coming up soon and I may give their Royal brand a try since it seems to also be rated highly.
The only thing I've been noticing lately is the preponderance of paints that are called "primer/paint" or "2 in 1". It seems these are getting more shelf space than paint (only) and some types of paint (only) are becoming more difficult to find and/or the selection is becoming less diverse.
I'm not sure to what extent I'd trust those "paint right over the mold" paints I'm seeing advertised on tv.
I'm not a frequent (or highly skilled) painter but I've been doing enough lately (in the past 20 yrs.) to still feel justified in not paying extra for Benjamin Moore (BM). BM is, for the most part, "idiot paint" in which one pays extra for a fast, good application regardless of how well it was applied.
Painting contractors seem to love it because:
a) they aren't paying for it;
b) callbacks (to fix) are less frequent (regardless of the situation).
DIYers seem to love it because:
a) no matter how inexperienced (skilled) they are, it's tough to really mess up the job
b) it usually covers in one coat so the job is over faster
I, on the other hand, am a penny-pincher (to some degree; in certain circumstances) and I like to change colours relatively frequently. If one of my paint jobs goes bad it's usually something other than the paint.
Since an update was requested - our Behr and Valspar walls need repainting. The Graham and Benjamin Moore walls are fine, or were made fine by touching up. I still think Benjamin Moore and Graham are worth the cost.
One other thing we learned. You cannot beat Kilz and Zinnser primer (the shellac based kind). Not even way expensive fancy primer that is now peeling off the exterior of our house can compare. That stuff is the best.
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