PrairieSong Posted June 6, 2015 Share Posted June 6, 2015 We are getting ready to paint our house. Dh wants to go more cheaply. I want something that will last. I'm willing to pay more for better paint so it's not showing chipping or fading in a few short years. I read some reviews that said SW Duration was the top pick by painters (it's quite pricey) with Behr paint (can't remember which one ATM) being number two. Please share which brands have worked--or not worked--for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunflowerlady Posted June 6, 2015 Share Posted June 6, 2015 Ok, I will admit that we use the cheaper Wal Mart brand of paint. We painted the exterior of our house about thirteen years ago with it and it has held up fine so far. We are in FL, so I don't really know anything about how harsher winter weather might affect paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrairieSong Posted June 6, 2015 Author Share Posted June 6, 2015 Ok, I will admit that we use the cheaper Wal Mart brand of paint. We painted the exterior of our house about thirteen years ago with it and it has held up fine so far. We are in FL, so I don't really know anything about how harsher winter weather might affect paint. I'm glad it's held up for you. We do have cold winters, so that's a consideration for us. I don't feel like we have to get the most expensive paint out there. I just want it to last. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikslo Posted June 6, 2015 Share Posted June 6, 2015 Prep is more important than paint, IMO. Even the good paint won't adhere well to a poorly prepped surfface. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RKWAcademy Posted June 6, 2015 Share Posted June 6, 2015 I've not painted exterior, but I was very pleasantly surprised with the difference in quality when I finally splurged on Sherwin Williams interior paint. I've usually used Lowe's or Home Depot mid-grade paint. I bought a SW paint and loved it. It went on well and covered well. It is a good bit more expensive. We just repainted another room and this time, I did go with a Lowe's paint due to price alone (a recent rebate sweetened the deal). SW does have paint sales occasionally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ottakee Posted June 6, 2015 Share Posted June 6, 2015 We saw a big difference with Sherwin Williams paint but that was interior. Look for specials and coupons as often ear holidays they have 30-40 % off and that is a huge savings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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