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Since you are covering stains you should use something like Kilz first, or make sure to use a primer or a product that at least combines primer and outer coat. Otherwise stains might slowly work their way out into the new paint.
I on,y buy Benjamin Moore. It isn’t that expensive. Normally $50/gal for their Regal line. I got a great deal at Ace Hardware a few years back. It was buy one get one. Got 10 for $250. Look out for coupons.
Prep is something like 95% of paint success, application 4%, brand of paint 1% (as long as it's an actual brand, not Walmart special). A coat of Kilz is good insurance against stains printing through. Especially in a kitchen where there's inevitably some grease accumulation on ceilings and walls.
"Ceiling white" is a color. The quality of the paint is not determine by the color.
Benjamin Moore does have a product called 'Ceiling Paint' which is designed specifically for ceiling applications. It can be mixed in any color you choose.
IMO, Benjamin Moore is worth it, but Sherwin Williams is a very good second choice.
If “high-quality paint is worth the extra cost”, how does one know the different between “high-quality paint” and just “extra cost”?
Just because it costs more doesn’t make it “high-quality”. And who says that “high-quality paint” can’t be obtained at a reasonable cost? So with all that said, your statement is nothing more than hot air! Or is it a wet brush? Inquiring minds want to know-
If “high-quality paint is worth the extra cost”, how does one know the different between “high-quality paint” and just “extra cost”?
Just because it costs more doesn’t make it “high-quality”. And who says that “high-quality paint” can’t be obtained at a reasonable cost? So with all that said, your statement is nothing more than hot air! Or is it a wet brush? Inquiring minds want to know-
By me, Benjamin Moore is over $60/gal at the local "paint store". Comparable quality paint at Home Depot is around $30/gal or less. I see no difference in quality when I actually use it to paint. I'm convinced that the extra cost is just profit to the little stores that need to stay in business- Home Depot sells millions of gallons of paint per year, these stores sell very little by comparison.
One thing I really don't like about Benjamin Moore is that the stores that sell it have bad business hours- closed by 6pm on weekdays and only open for a couple hours on Saturday. I usually do my home improvement purchases after work or on weekends, which is precisely when the "high quality" paint stores are closed.
After having my house done up in Benjamin Moore once and dealing with all the hassles it entailed, I'm forever converted to a big box paint shopper. At the end of the day, it's just paint, not life support equipment.
What I'd like to know is...is Benjamin Moore that much better than another high quality paint, to justify the cost? I've been pleased with Behr in the past. But like I say, I've never used Benjamin Moore, so hard for me to compare.
Benjamin Moore makes a "ceiling white," so that's what I'd get.
I swear by BM paint. I've tried just about every paint brand out there and BM's application and durability are superior.
Just so you know, BM Ceiling White is a crisp white. Maybe get a sample of it before committing to buying an entire gallon.
I swear by BM paint. I've tried just about every paint brand out there and BM's application and durability are superior.
We had BM paint in our last house. BM paint held up amazingly well, was easy to clean, and looked great.
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