Anonymous
Post 09/06/2014 19:07     Subject: Does brand name paint matter?
I have painted most of the rooms in my house myself, and I can say from experience that paint is one of those rare things where brand makes a big difference! I've used Valspar, Behr, and SW, and SW is by far the best. It has the least smell, it covers a lot easier and requires less paint. Valspar was far worse. Behr was ok, but I wouldn't paint my entire house with it.
Anonymous
Post 09/06/2014 18:27     Subject: Does brand name paint matter?
Brand name paint does matter. Simply have your decorator pick up the paint for you and they will be given the decorator discount of generally 30 percent.
Anonymous
Post 09/06/2014 07:09     Subject: Does brand name paint matter?
Anonymous wrote:Behr ultra is the best but you don't get douchey bragging rights at your douchebag gatherings.


Said no painter, ever.

Painters hate behr with a passion.
Anonymous
Post 09/05/2014 20:33     Subject: Does brand name paint matter?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Farrow & Ball is unquestionably different to Behr or BM. I don't think it "matters" in the big scheme of things, but it can look very nice in the right house.


I agree. I have tried to have Farrow & Ball colors copied/matched as BM and some worked, while others didn't. Because of the way Farrow & Ball manufactures their paint, there are some colors that just can't be replicated. There is something about the pigments they use that makes the difference. Not all of their colors, but I found that to be true of the lighter colors.

Bottom line, you have to balance how it looks on the walls against the price. I say go for the cheapest paint that you think looks good.

Anecdotally, we had all of the rooms painted in our house recently and I only get questions and compliments concerning the paint in two room that have Farrow & Ball paint. One is painted cabbage white (a blue-green white) and the other is white tie (kind of a warm yellow/white).


I love the pictures of cabbage white. One of our bedrooms is borrowed light. SW supposedly now has paint that is as good as aura. FB is about the same price as aura.
Anonymous
Post 09/05/2014 18:36     Subject: Does brand name paint matter?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Behr ultra is the best but you don't get douchey bragging rights at your douchebag gatherings.


I tried them all and I like this one the best too.


Behr Ultra is clearly the best.

We painted over a dark cranberry room to a pale greenish cream in one coat plus touch ups, no primer. Amazing stuff.
Anonymous
Post 09/05/2014 18:31     Subject: Does brand name paint matter?
Anonymous wrote:I used benjamin moore because, like others said, you need fewer coats. I also found a lot of blog/online postings which recommended colors, most of which were benjamin moore, so its just another reason I went with that brand.



Me too. Plus, my rooms are small and I only paint rarely, so the cost differential is negligible. Maybe I'm overpaying by $40 per room, but I'm comfortable with that risk in the scheme of things.
Anonymous
Post 09/05/2014 18:15     Subject: Does brand name paint matter?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Behr ultra is the best but you don't get douchey bragging rights at your douchebag gatherings.


I tried them all and I like this one the best too.


+1

Regardless if anyone gets a discount

Anonymous
Post 09/05/2014 16:10     Subject: Re:Does brand name paint matter?
Bottom line, you have to balance how it looks on the walls against the price. I say go for the cheapest paint that you think looks good.


Totally disagree. The cost difference is negligible per gallon (if you are painting a room, maybe not for a house exterior) and you can get very different quality in terms of pigmentation and durability between the cheaper stuff and the pricier paints. I've used all kinds of paint--BM, Farrow & Ball, Fine Paints of Europe, Behr. I think each has its strengths depending on the application.
Anonymous
Post 09/05/2014 14:40     Subject: Does brand name paint matter?
Anonymous wrote:Farrow & Ball is unquestionably different to Behr or BM. I don't think it "matters" in the big scheme of things, but it can look very nice in the right house.


I agree. I have tried to have Farrow & Ball colors copied/matched as BM and some worked, while others didn't. Because of the way Farrow & Ball manufactures their paint, there are some colors that just can't be replicated. There is something about the pigments they use that makes the difference. Not all of their colors, but I found that to be true of the lighter colors.

Bottom line, you have to balance how it looks on the walls against the price. I say go for the cheapest paint that you think looks good.

Anecdotally, we had all of the rooms painted in our house recently and I only get questions and compliments concerning the paint in two room that have Farrow & Ball paint. One is painted cabbage white (a blue-green white) and the other is white tie (kind of a warm yellow/white).
Anonymous
Post 09/05/2014 13:29     Subject: Does brand name paint matter?
I used benjamin moore because, like others said, you need fewer coats. I also found a lot of blog/online postings which recommended colors, most of which were benjamin moore, so its just another reason I went with that brand.
Anonymous
Post 09/05/2014 13:04     Subject: Does brand name paint matter?
Anonymous wrote:Behr ultra is the best but you don't get douchey bragging rights at your douchebag gatherings.


I always use Behr ultra matched to Ben Moore or SW colors. Mostly because those are the colors I read about on Houzz/Pinterest. Never had any issues or complaints from my painter. It's like $34/gallon full price.
Anonymous
Post 09/05/2014 13:02     Subject: Does brand name paint matter?
Contractors love anything not Behr because they get a discount.
Anonymous
Post 09/05/2014 13:00     Subject: Does brand name paint matter?
I have used BM as well as SW and the big box store paints like Glidden and Behr. I prefer BM because like someone has already mentioned, it covers in less coats because it seems to be a thicker consistency than the paint at the big box stores.

SW is ok - the only reason why I used it was because my painters that I hired only use SW paint...I didnt care at first but I can tell the difference when I actually use the paints. I dont see a major difference once it dries, though.
Anonymous
Post 09/05/2014 11:04     Subject: Re:Does brand name paint matter?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:There are some differences. Farrow & Ball has different pigmentation and actually does look different on the wall (I've never used it because of the price but am tempted). We use all Benjamin Moore paints because, in our experience, they cover better and clean better. Many professional painters seem to prefer BM.


Do you really remember the color's name and reference it in conversations?

How often do you paint?


No, did I imply that? Just said we use BM paints. I do keep a list of paint colors so we can touch up if needed.

We paint something at least once a year. This year it will be our bedroom and repainting the front door and garage door.


No, you didn't imply it. Which is why I asked.
Anonymous
Post 09/05/2014 10:58     Subject: Does brand name paint matter?
Anonymous wrote:I believe that Consumer Report had Behr ultra at the top of the list for exterior paints.


It's very highly rated for interior paint too. I really wanted to like it, but the smell bothered me (I'm PP about the smell above).