Paint Quality
Know what you are getting! I can’t tell you how many times I’ve seen people go for the lowest priced paint without even looking at the other options. This is a must read for everyone of my customers! I want you to know what is being put on your walls.
Interior Paint Lines:
Low End
Sherwin Williams
Property Solutions:
- Sheens:Flat, Eg-Shel, Semi-Gloss
- Colors:1120 of 1514 Sherwin Williams colors
- Uses: Rental Properties and multi family units
- Attributes: Easy to maintain, good hide, low VOC
Promar 200 zero VOC
- Sheens:Flat, Low Sheen, EggShel, Semi-Gloss
- Colors: All Sherwin Williams colors
- Uses: Commercial settings and rental properties
- Attributes: Zero VOC, Anti-microbial agents inhibit mold and mildew, easy to touch up, LEED qualifier, latex paint.
Benjamin Moore
Ultra Spec 500
- Sheens: Primer, Flat, Low Sheen, Eggshell, Semi-Gloss, Gloss
- Colors: White and 1X, 2X, 3X, 4X bases (most colors)
- Uses: Lower end commercial settings, high end rental properties
- Attributes: Zero VOC and low odor Green Promise paint, quick drying, great touch up properties, Qualifies for LEED credit, acrylic copolymer paint.
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Good Options:
Sherwin Williams
Super Paint
- Sheens: Flat, Satin, Semi-Gloss
- Colors:1170 of 1514 Sherwin Williams colors
- Uses: Residential and high end commercial settings where a low budget is in place
- Attributes: Durable, paint and primer in one,
MAB
Rich Lux
- Sheens:Flat, Low Luster, Lustre Lite, Semi-Gloss
- Colors: Most colors
- Uses: Residential and commercial settings. This company is local to Philadelphia but has been bought by Sherwin Williams
- Attributes: Washable, durable, flat finish is an acrylic latex and latex enamel for the other sheens.
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Better Options:
Sherwin Williams
Cashmere
- Sheens:Flat Enamel, Low Luster, Medium Luster
- Colors:1470 of 1514 Sherwin Williams colors
- Uses: Ideal for residential spaces but can be used in high end commercial settings
- Attributes: Very smooth finish, durable and easy to clean, Green Gaurd Gold paint, limited lifetime warranty, acrylic latex.
Benjamin Moore
Ben
- Sheens: Flat, Eggshell, Semi-Gloss
- Colors: All colors, Ready mix white
- Uses: Anywhere in a residential interior or high end commercial setting.
- Attributes: Self priming on most surfaces, Low VOC and low odor Green Promise paint, acrylic latex paint
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Best Options:
Sherwin Williams
Duration Home
- Sheens: Matte, Satin, Semi-Gloss
- Colors: All colors
- Uses: Anywhere in a residential interior or high end commercial setting. Good for kitchens, bathrooms, and basements due to its mildew resistance.
- Attributes: Repels stains, most stains wipe clean with water, paint and primer in one, minimal color rub off, anti-microbial agents prevent mold and mildew, highly durable, LEED qualifier, limited lifetime warranty, acrylic latex.
Benjamin Moore
Regal Select
- Sheens: Flat, Matte, Eggshell, Pearl, Semi-Gloss
- Colors: All colors, ready mix white
- Uses: Anywhere in a residential interior or high end commercial setting. Good for kitchens, bathrooms, and basements due to its mildew resistance.
- Attributes: Paint and primer together, washable, low VOC and low odor Green Promise paint, mildew resistant, 100% Acrylic
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Deep Color Options
Sherwin Williams
Emerald
- Sheens: Matte, Satin, Semi-Gloss
- Colors: All colors
- Uses: I suggest using it for deep base colors like reds, blues, and dark greens because it will cover in two coats most of the time where as other paints would require a 3rd or 4th coat. Also for use where the lowest VOC paint is needed.
- Attributes: Durable and washable, paint and primer in one, burnish resistant, Anti-microbial agents prohibit mold and mildew, meets most stringent VOC requirements, Green Gaurd Gold, LEED qualifier, acrylic latex.
Benjamin Moore
Aura
- Sheens: Matte, Eggshell, Satin, and Semi-Gloss
- Colors: All colors
- Uses: I suggest using it for deep base colors like reds, blues, and dark greens because it will cover in two coats most of the time where as other paints would require a 3rd or 4th coat.
- Attributes: Paint and primer together, mildew resistant, no color rub-off, washable, durable, high coverage, Low VOC Green Promise paint, 100% Acrylic
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Zero VOC Options
Sherwin Williams
Harmony
- Sheens:Flat, Eg-Shel, Semi-Gloss
- Colors:1120 of 1514 Sherwin Williams colors
- Uses: Ideal for Schools but may be used in the home or other commercial settings
- Attributes: Formaldehyde reducing technology, low odor, zero VOC, Green Guard gold paint, anti-microbial to inhibit mold and mildew, durable and withstands frequent washing, Green Guard certified for children and schools, acrylic latex.
Benjamin Moore
Natura
- Sheens:Flat, Eggshell, Semi-Gloss
- Colors:All colors, ready mix white
- Uses: Residential and commercial settings that require zero VOC paint.
- Attributes: Zero VOC green promise paint, durable, virtually no odor, 100% acrylic
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