[ElDiabloJoe]

Since I cannot get Dunn-Edwards anymore (THE professional preferred paint on the west coast), and besides - the AQMD has regulated all California paint down to being little more than pigmented water, I now go with SW.

An old buddy at work had previously worked 15 years at SW. Said it was the best. They even use an electro-static paint formulation of SW to paint and paint and repaint the Golden Gate Bridge.

[DAVES]

My view. We had our home exterior painted just over a year ago with Sherwin Williams. We have no way to compare one paint to the other. Paint half your home each side for same sun, etc. As stated our home was painted with Sherwin Williams it leveled great, covered great. A BIG variable is who does the application, THE PREP. We used James Rockholt, Rocky's Painting 603 391-6658.
A friend and neighbor used another painter, I did not ask the cost. They spilled paint onto his grass, splattered paint on several shrubs and way over estimated the required amount of paint. He has a five gallon plastic container with four gallons still in it. At todays prices of like $50-$60 a gallon that is $250-$300.
A favorite paint? They have all needed to be modified due to the EPA. Oil paints are gone. Latex paints are vastly improved from what they were.

[maistocars]

Most builders use Sherwin Williams. Good quality.

[rogerk]

Most major paint manufacturers, including SW and BM have different levels of paint. Generally, the higher the price the better quality, that is ease of application, coverage (1 vs 2 or more coats), durability, etc. Generally you get what you pay for.

[HORNET]

I ran a paint supply store, there are only several manufacturers and many labels put on those containers.

[Vernon Hud]

Last I checked Consumer report, Behr from the Home Depot held the top five spots.

[Aces4]

Originally Posted by Vernon Hud

Last I checked Consumer report, Behr from the Home Depot held the top five spots.

I believe price was their benchmark. We have done painting for all our homes so many times I’ve lost count. Behr paint works, Benjamin Moore was my least favorite at over $75. a gallon, although, color was good but the better grades of Sherwin Williams win, hands down.

[Woodbear]

Originally Posted by jbrown132

Good post. I would say the best paint I ever used was Pratt & Lambert. It’s a shame they are no longer in business.

Pratt & Lambert is still around and available in Florida. Pratt & Lambert Paints - Never Compromise Paint Colors & Quality Products You do not hear much about Pratt & Lambert as it is tough for Sherwin Williams to promote an internal brand that would compete with its own flagship products.

[Flyers999]

Originally Posted by golf4dns

Florida Paints is located on 466. They have formulas for the colors used on houses in The Villages. If the paint used on your house was purchased through them you will find the formula written on the cover of each paint can that was left over. The painter also dabbed a sample of the color on the lid so you do not have to open the can to look. As a homeowner in the villages you get a 20% discount.

I moved here 5 years ago and I've only done touchup at this point. I called The Villages they gave me a couple numbers I took them to the Florida Paints you mentioned(it's right next to Southern Trace Plaza) and volla, the colors matched! I couldn't believe it.

I used to use Behr, but when they started to mix primer directly into their paints, I stopped. I found it impossible to store. The paint hardened if I didn't use it right away.

[sanoble]

Originally Posted by kp11364

Hi all,

I've seen a lot of posts about Sherwin-Williams paint. I've grown up with Benjamin Moore and that was always the "goto" brand. Is Sherwin-Williams just more accessible in TV? Is it formulated better for warmer climates?

Thanks!

Consumer Report is complimentary and online with Sumter County Library membership. I am happy with their recommendation for Behr paint.