best interior paints

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• The post is asking for brand recommendations for interior paint for painting the living room, kitchen, and hallway.
• Some users recommend going to a paint store instead of Lowe’s or Home Depot for better quality and to negotiate a cash account and a discounted rate.
• When shopping at the paint store, it is suggested to talk to a professional for more information and quality options.
• Users suggest that it is important to not to buy the cheapest paint available and to instead choose a quality paint product.
• There is a consensus among users that higher quality paints are worth the extra money as they cover better, apply smoother, and last longer.
• Suggested brands were Sherwin Williams, Benjamin Moore, Valspar, and Behr.
• Some name-brand products within recommended brands include Sherwin Williams Duration, or Superpaint, Benjamin Moore Scuff-X for walls or Corotech Command in Satin for trimming.
• Behr’s higher-end line Premium Plus is also suggested.
• Other quality products suggested to buy are Glidden Premium, Glidden Essentials, Dulux Lifemaster, and Benjamin Moore Advance Interior Satin.
• Two-thirds of the time is suggested to be spent preparing the area before beginning to paint. This prep includes filling holes and marks, masking, caulking, cleaning, priming, etc.
• A quality paintbrush, extension pole for rollers, and good drop sheets are also important.
• A Redditor suggests prepping a second room before beginning painting so the first room has time to dry.
• Behr paint can be color-matched to Sherwin Williams and Benjamin Moore colors.
• Lastly, Benjamin Moore offers a free sample of paint if you sign up for their mailing list.

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Notes:

• Professional painters believe that there is a significant difference between large boxes store paints and high-end interior paint. (user, 5 karma)
• Coverage, washability, scrubability, and environmental-friendliness differ on each paint brand. (user, 5 karma)
• Selecting paint brands like Benjamin Moore and Sherwin-Williams are recommended by several users. (user, 5 karma)( user, 2 karma) (user, 2 karma) (user, 1 karma).
• If you have to go for something from a big box store, Behr Marquee from Home Depot is a budget-friendly option that provides a thick paint requiring one-coat guarantee. (user, 2 karma)
• Preparing the walls and quality tools provides a quality result. (user, 2 karma)
• Selecting semi-gloss for trim, eggshell for high-traffic areas (hallways, bathroom, and kitchen), and flats for ceilings are advisable according to their characteristics. (user, 2 karma)
• Using primer is significant when painting wood. (user, 2 karma)
• Professional painters believe that “paint and primer in one” is a bad choice because it leaves the job with an inferior primer and paint. (user, 1 karma)
• Use Farrow and Ball if you prefer a high-quality paint despite a cost that is considerably expensive. (user, 2 karma)
• Compared to big-box-store paints, professional painters recommend Sherwin Williams, Farrell-Calhoun, and Benjamin Moore paints for high-quality, smooth-looking finishes requiring fewer coats. (user, 2 karma)
• Matching colors can be done expertly by expert matching wizards on staff at the Benjamin Moore or Sherwin Williams stores. Once you find a good one, keep his name. (user, 2 karma)

• A Reddit user is seeking recommendations for a paint brand that is a balance of even, easy coverage and lower cost for indoor use, as they are moving into their first ever house in Oregon.
• One user recommends Sherwin-Williams, Benjamin-Moore, and PPG, but suggests going to a dedicated store for better quality paint.
• Another user does not recommend Sherwin-Williams due to bad customer service experiences with their employees.
• A third user recommends Rodda Master Painter for flat ceilings and Rodda Unique II Low Gloss for millwork, stating they are better than Sherwin-Williams at half the price.
• Another user recommends PPG, while a different user says Behr products from Home Depot are of comparable quality to paint store offerings.
• One user advises against choosing a brand based on one-coat coverage, calling it a myth. They suggest most paints will work well with two coats.
• Another user recommends the Benjamin Moore Ben line for first-time painters because it has better quality than products found in big-box stores.
• Users discuss brand-specific product shortages due to the 2021 winter storms and disasters.
• One user argues that going to big-box stores like Home Depot is a viable option for decent quality paint.
• They explain that retail paints are easier for homeowners to use because they are stiffened up with thixotropic agent, but this also means they can be thinned less under certain circumstances, leading to a less desirable finish for some homeowners.
• Another user recommends SW Cashmere Low Lustre for producing great results with little experience.

Best Interior Paints

• Reviewed eight different paint options, each with its own specifications
• Sherwin-Williams SuperPaint Interior Acrylic Latex:
  • Best overall paint for walls
  • Coverage: 350 to 400 square feet per gallon
  • Low VOC: Yes
  • Excellent coverage and finish quality
  • Highly resistant to wear
  • Expensive; only available at Sherwin-Williams stores
  • Air-purifying technology; virtually no odor
  • “Bob Vila Approved”
• Glidden Premium PPG Eggshell Interior Latex Paint:
  • Best bang for the buck
  • Coverage: up to 400 square feet per gallon
  • Low VOC: Yes
  • Affordable
  • Good coverage; covers black permanent marker circle
  • Goes on smooth and even
  • Not impervious to scrubbing; slight purple stain when we scrubbed with all-purpose cleaner
• Sherwin-Williams Emerald Designer Interior Latex:
  • Upgrade pick for walls
  • Coverage: 350 to 400 square feet per gallon
  • Low VOC: Yes
  • Excellent coverage and no visible brush marks
  • Scrubbable
  • Pricey; slight paint odor
  • Self-leveled to a very smooth surface
• Behr Premium Plus Interior Satin Enamel Paint:
  • Best for kitchen and bath
  • Coverage: about 350 square feet per gallon
  • Low VOC: Yes
  • Excellent durability and coverage
  • Resists mildew
  • Dries fast
  • Some difficulty with leveling
• Sherwin-Williams Duration Home Interior Acrylic Latex:
  • Best stain-blocking paint
  • Coverage: 400 square feet per gallon
  • Low VOC: Yes
  • Resists stains well
  • Scrubbable
  • Great for hallways, foyers, and high traffic areas
  • Limited odor when applying
  • Expensive
• Sherwin-Williams Emerald Urethane Trim Enamel:
  • Best interior enamel
  • Coverage: 350 to 400 square feet per gallon
  • Low VOC: Yes
  • High-quality enamel for trim and cabinets
  • Durable and self-levels to a smooth finish
  • Scrubbable; resists stains
  • Pricey
  • Air-purifying technology
• Behr Ultra Stain-Blocking Ceiling Paint:

1. Behr Marquee Advanced Stain-Blocking Paint & Primer:

• Durable, even finish
• Fast drying time
• One-coat coverage
• Highly stain-resistant
• Can handle abrasions with the best of them

2. Glidden Premium Interior Paint + Primer:

• Excellent price
• Smooth finish
• Great for low-traffic areas
• Not as stain-resistant as some paints

3. HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Infinity Advanced Performance Paint & Primer:

• Exceptionally smooth finish
• Great hiding power
• Pricier than some other picks

4. Dutch Boy Porch & Floor Interior/Exterior Paint + Primer:

• Extremely durable
• Resists fading
• Available in anti-skid finish for wet surfaces
• Integrated pour spout is a little messy
• Ideal for porches and other outdoor surfaces that get slick

5. Sherwin-Williams Scuff Tuff Interior Waterbased Enamel:

• Applies easily to walls
• Smooth finish
• Leaves behind no odor
• A little on the shiny side
• Withstands wear and tear and can handle scrubbing

6. Sherwin-Williams Emerald:

• Stain-resistant
• Can handle a good scrub without losing its sheen
• Not the most consistent finish
• Exceptional durability, thanks to its antimicrobial agents

7. Benjamin Moore Aura Interior Acrylic Paint & Primer:

• Low chemical content
• Smooth application
• Not the most stain-resistant
• Low VOCs and emissions

8. Valspar Reserve One-Coat Interior Paint + Primer:

• Excellent coverage

• Expansive color options

• Not the smoothest finish

• Exceptional coverage in a single coat

• All paints tested on pre-primed drywall in the same satin/eggshell sheen and shade of red for consistency

• A panel of more than a dozen consumer testers evaluate the finish and texture of the painted surfaces

• Durability tested using abrasion machine that applies 750 passes with fine-grit sandpaper and a fade-resistance test for seven days

• To determine stain resistance, oil, tomato sauce, crayon, and other tough stains are applied to a pair of test samples for comparison

• The website also provides information on why each paint was chosen, as well as the factors that influenced their decision

• The article mentions the brands that are widely available in stores and online, which makes it easy to find the recommended paints regardless of location

• The webpage is a Reddit thread titled “Which SW paint for high traffic walls?”
• OP is seeking recommendations for the best Sherwin Williams paint for high traffic walls with a preference for the most matte finish.
• A user recommended Scuff Tuff for high traffic areas.
• OP asked for the most matte finish in a high traffic area that is still practical and easy to clean.
• A user recommended Matte finish for a local high school that they tested it in; performed better than standard semi-gloss.
• A user commented a joke about putting flooring on the walls for people who walk on walls.
• Another user recommended Scuff Tuff and Duration matte for high traffic areas, and recommended using Emerald or Duration products for areas with pets, kids, or lots of traffic.
• One user recommended using sheen at least one level higher than matte for easier cleaning, while others recommended Duration interior flat or Scuff Tuff, although Scuff Tuff was the clear favorite and mentioned several times.
• A user mentioned that Sherwin Williams released Scuff Tough this year as direct competition to Benjamin Moore’s Scuff-X.
• Another user who claimed to have worked for Sherwin Williams for ten years recommended Benjamin Moore’s Scuff-X instead.
• This resulted in a brief argument about product quality between the two users.
• Many users recommended against using flat paint for walls, claiming it is only suitable for ceilings.
• The same user who recommended Scuff Tuff mentioned that it is the lowest sheen finish that would still allow it to be washable.

• Reddit thread titled “What brand of interior paint should I get?”
• Original post from 6 months ago asking for opinions on good quality, cheap interior paint with eggshell finish and a maximum budget of $40 per gallon from Home Depot
• Commenters suggest spending more on a quality paint to avoid multiple coats:
  • Plan on spending more per gallon on a quality paint if it’s a dark color or plan on using at least twice as much of a cheaper paint when you do 2-3x as many coats to cover. (karma: 12)
  • Using tinted primer may be worth the cost as it allows for using less paint later. (karma: 2)
  • Using primer is recommended, but one commenter stated that time is worth more than money and opted not to use it. (karma: 2)
• Various paint brands recommended, including:
  • Benjamin Moore Regal Eggshell; contractor’s grade is called Benjamin Moore Super Spec Eggshell. Both are cheaper options but still use high-quality colorants which ensure good coverage. Suggested price for Regal is around $70 per gallon. (karma: 9)
  • Benjamin Moore Aura line of paints. Aura is more expensive, but one user stated that they will not use anything else now. (karma: 1)
  • Sherwin Williams products, including Duration (which was recommended during a 30% off sale) and Emerald (which was described as the most durable and evenly drying paint available but is relatively expensive at $75 per gallon). (karma: 1)
  • Behr Premium Plus (karma: 3) and Behr Marquee (which one user used in the last 5-10 years and still looks decent and washable). (karma: 1)
  • Glidden Diamond, recommended by one user as a good option for the budget at around $30 per gallon. (karma: 1)
• Recommendations for finding discounts:
  • Sherwin Williams runs an annual Memorial Day sale which includes 30% off. Another user mentioned a 40% off sale on June 7th. (karma: 1)
  • One user suggested finding a local painter who may be able to get you a discount or purchasing through a rental property account at a store. (karma: 1)
• Other tips:
  • A few users recommend flat finish over eggshell. (karma: 1)
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