Best Sherwin Williams Trim Paint

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About This Video:
Jeremy Vassar of Practical Painting explains what the best Sherwin Williams trim paint is for interior trim. He explains why Sherwin Williams trim paint is better than Benjamin Moore trim paint.

[@carlossalomon3868]

I’ve been a professional painter for 17 years, being honest everything you’re saying I already know, but I like the way you express yourself,English is not my first language so I’m going to emulate the way you talk you’ll be my English teacher from now on 😅 thank you

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

Hahaha, i'm glad you're finding the videos useful Carlos!

[@williamwade7059]

Direct, to the point, no BS and no stupid facial expressions.

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

Next time we'll add the stupid facial expressions for you Mr. Wade. :)

[@Smeller7]

Lots of good info in this video and the comments are gold.

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

With a name like Smeller7 I can tell you know what your talking about. Appreciate the love. Some painters are passionate about their trim paint, hence the comments get a bit spicy. All good tho

[@shure46]

thank you for the video , because I have painted walls with Duration Interior and noticed it dries very hard and durable , in fact , I had to do a sheetrock repair and had HELL sanding through the Duration paint on the wall with a palm sander !!!! no joke , like concrete !!!!!! I've never tried it on trim yet but always thought about it ..... Going to do it now , thanks for the extra info you provided here , I now have confidence to "go for it" .....

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

Good luck with your project!

[@stevenspencer9104]

Thank you so very much brother. I think I have found the video that will or has given me some more confidence in sherwin-Williams paint. I am building or rather transforming a bookcase into a shoe rack for my wife. I am finishing it with Solo semigloss. Didn’t know about that other one. Going to look into that for sure. Sherwin people have always treated me good. Thank you and God bless you and yours.

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

Thanks for watching good sir. You may be interested in this video as well. I repaint a barstool with Emerald Urethane. It’s not a shoe rack but the process is similar. How To Paint A Barstool Like A Pro (No Sprayer Needed) kzbin.info/www/bejne/rWS0paGCeMmJr9U

[@michaeljames5070]

nice job ! you told me what i needed to know in a short amount of time Thanx

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

Happy to help Michael.

[@almazibrahim7448]

This is my first time to paint 🎨 You provided a very most important information. Thanks

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

I’m glad it was helpful. Happy painting!! 😃

[@charliejones8135]

I watched ur video and purchased a gallon of the SW Duration for the door and trim. I repaint the trim and doors the same color. This was fast and one-coat coverage. Well worth the extra $ in the time it saves me. Thanks, Man

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

I’m glad it worked out! Thanks for watching 😃

[@terribishop5313]

Thank you!!! That's what I'm going back to get! My entire home inside and out is Sherwin Williams but Pro classis just ruined my day. It doesn't spread AT ALL and turns into a sticky, tacky, bumpy, chalky yuk! Spraying is probably a different story.

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

Ugh, I know right. We had to use it on a recent job because the homeowner bought it and we ran into the same issues you described. Good luck with Duration!

[@maryanna71701]

I know I’m late to the party, but thanks for this video! It is awesome and informative!

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

Thanks for watching! I'm glad you found it helpful! 😁

[@johnhughes3963]

We are 42 years in the business, and use both BM and SW.. we often like BM.. BEN. Great body to it..sometimes adding .5- 1.0 of S( black) depending on situation. Great info brutha.

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

How does BEN compare to Regal Select semi-gloss? We've had to use it (Regal Select) on some recent jobs and I'm reminded why I dislike it.

[@johnhughes3963]

Ben and Regal Select are similar. Ben has more body and dries to a terrific finish. Don't be fooled while it is drying, as it transitions to a smooth and covered finish. Duration..also a great choice!!

[@playa1199able]

Wow you replied to every single comment. Beast! You deserve all the subs

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

Thanks! My brother and I tag team the comments. We try and get to all of the new ones.

[@kaybee9909]

Good Information, Thanks for going in depth.

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

You are most welcome. Thanks for watching!

[@LUckybones25]

I’m a professional painter, and I’ve never considered using Duration for trim. I usually opt for an Alkyd paint, but I’ll give it a try considering the price savings.

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

We've had a lot of success with Duration Semi-Gloss. It's our favorite trim paint to work with, but we've also been using a lot of the Emerald Urethane Trim Enamel recently. Good luck!

[@rickspalding3047]

I just bought duration for the interior walls, emerald for the trim

[@asia-altamimi]

That was very helpful thank you

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

Appreciate it

[@wjb111]

My ex-brother in-law recommended the SW Duration sometime ago. Used in a few rooms of our house and Love it! Seems somewhat thinner than other brands but applies and covers fantastic. Just painted the kitchen with BM Regal. Much thicker paint that looks great but didn’t seem to go on as well as the Duration. Next room needing painting probably going back to Duration. Also need to try it on trim and interior door. Great video! New sub.

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

We usually go with Duration Matte on the walls and Duration semi-gloss on the trim. That formula has worked well on our jobs for a few years now although we do end up using Regal Select on some jobs. Good luck with your project!

[@johnhughes3963]

Don't let the viscosity of the paint fool you.. even on their wall paints you will not have to over work your brush because of it's glideability properties. Your wrist won't get as tired as even working with Cashmere. You have to work a lite harder to spread the Cashmere paint..but is also a nice line of paint to use.

[@joanmette4795]

Timely advice. Thankyou.

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

You are most welcome. Keep in mind this is an older video so the current trim paint we use has changed. You can see what I’m using now in this video if you’re interested: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZbcn3iBiZqfpcUsi=UXK4E5YRdcGKC2uy

[@senna138]

I'm a union commercial painter and paperhanger in the Seattle area for the past 16 years.. the best trim paint in my opinion is hands down sherwin williams pro intustrial. Semigloss all day...

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

I'll check that one out. Thanks for the suggestion!

[@fluentinshittalk916]

@@SuperVassarBrothers why aren't you spraying that window in the video?

[@logansuch7601]

Not lying but shit is pricey.

[@johnhughes3963]

Thought you were going to say SW Procryl

[@fatimabourji4712]

Thank you so much for all of your videos, I love watching them, very useful information. I am always painting around the house. I have never painted trims or doors before, just walls. Which paint do you suggest for doors and trims, should I go with Duration or Emerald?

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

Thanks for the kind words Fatima. I like Duration semi gloss the best. Emerald is great, it does seem less shiny to me. Can't go wrong with either. Good luck!

[@therealpeterburke]

In 2021, 35-ish bucks for a gallon of Duration Home isn't happening. I just paid "on sale" $30 for a QUART of pure white semi gloss. The gallon is around 70 on sale (10% off is common). I go to SW once a week while refinishing my house and for the last year I haven't seen a 40% off sale and even 40% off $80 is $48. Emerald is pushing $100 per gallon (and note, SW "gallons" are not 1 gallon but 3 27/32 quarts, or 3.63L nor 3.78L, or already 4% less than you think you are getting). I still will use this paint, because anything else I tried doesn't come close to it. Love how it flows.

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

Hi Peter. Thanks for keeping us posted on prices for residential users. Sherwin Williams has a major paint shortage right now (at least on the East Coast) so maybe thats why they aren't having sales. Our pricing is in the low 40's right now and its set to go up in the new year for us. Also the stock paints aren't typically a full gallon so they can add tint to it. If you want a little more bang for your buck you can have them add some white pigment to make it 'extra white #7006'. If you do that you can't return it tho if you bought too much paint. Its a great paint and we love it!

[@1165slugman]

I just got 9 gallons superpaint satin discounted was over $500 bout fell over. Paint cost liquid gold now lol

[@rickspalding3047]

Well it costs have gone up more than that, around 120 a gallon for emerald, at least they have a 30 percent discount right now

[@cesarnono13]

SW Solo is my go-to

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

I've never used Solo. How is it to work with? Open time, coverage, dry time? Do you find that the finish holds up better than other trim paints over time? I'm interested in giving it a try.

[@carlwheeler3403]

Great video. I'm a DIYer, how do I determine what type of paint was used on my woodwork(Alkyd, latex, oil), any quick and easy tips?

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

Hi Carl, thanks for the kind words. You can use Acetone or nail polish remover on a rag and wipe the trim. If the paint comes off its latex. If the paint looks cleaner its oil. We did a video on Emerald Urethane trim Enamel from Sherwin Williams which can paint over any surface and has water clean up. Good luck!

[@johnhughes3963]

BM..Advance Satin..esp.over oil..and generally not a bad choice for trim. It levels like an oil , dry time is exceptable and leaves a nice hard finish

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

Good advice Mr. Hughes. We love Advance satin and Emerald Urethane over oil. We did some videos on Emerald Urethane, and Advance semi gloss (not satin). Great products!

[@SamBiking]

I used SW pro classic on trim and kitchen cabinet turn out well

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

I'm glad you got good results. That product can be tricky to work with.

[@krissymichele]

I just stumbled across your channel and I’m soooo happy to have found you!!… You get right to the point, you cover all important factors; without leaving any questions and you explain things in a simple manner that’s easy to follow & process…. I think you might be my new “go to” from now on. Questions: 1. I’m looking for a paint that will withstand remote control cars, balls, hockey pucks (kidding but not really). I just need something really really durable. I’ve tried several different products to no avail and I’ve reached such a level of desperation, that I actually contemplated using some kind of resin or epoxy as a top coat… Which I’m pretty certain isn’t even a thing. But dammit, I was gonna make it one!! 🤪🔫 So here’s my question…. Is Duration more durable than Emerald? I was all ready to buy Emerald until seeing this vid, which is also a few years old. So that brings me to my next question- Has your trim preference changed since uploading this video and if so, what are you using these days? Thanks so much!!… I can’t wait to binge watch your other videos and see what else I can learn from you.

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

Thanks for the kind words! Alrighty, onto your question. My trim paint preference has changed since the making of the video you watched. We still use Duration semi-gloss from time to time, but now we mostly use Emerald Urethane Trim Enamel on trim and doors. Here’s the link to that review. kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJuof4Nsndmnrsk If you are looking for a product to use on walls then you may want to take a look at ScuffX from Benjamin Moore. That comes in a variety of sheens and it holds up decently well. No paint is going to be bullet proof, but the ones I mentioned do fair better than most when subjected to the abuses of children and animals. Good luck with your project and thanks for watching!

[@krissymichele]

@@SuperVassarBrothers yesssss oh my gosh thank you so so much!!!!!

[@chrisb1158]

I am trying to get rid of wood grain marks on my stairs/wainscoting panels. Between duration and advance which paint would you pick to fill in those grain marks and have a smooth finish?

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

Hi Chris. I don't think either paint will fill in the grain cracks. You can use spackle to fill them in or just paint over them with paint and the grain marks will be subtle since it will all be one color. We are coming out with a video on Emerald Urethane soon which we like a lot. Its from Sherwin Williams and we like it in semi gloss. Good luck!

[@kimwilliamson4370]

Hi, I have a clarifying question here. I have honey oak nightmares bc it’s everywhere in my house. It’s very nice trim though but I want it white. Do I need to lightly sand first before priming? Also, I was confused, are you saying I could use the Emerald only as primer and paint or is that the primer and I’d still go over with Duration as well? Thank you for your help!! I really like your videos!

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

I'm assuming when you say you honey oak trim that means you have trim that has been stained and then coated with polyurethane. If that is the case then you can go straight over that with the Emerald Urethane Trim Enamel. I would recommend giving it a light sand with 150 grit sandpaper, but you don't need to go crazy. It will likely take 3 coats of the Emerald to fully cover. Your other option is to use an oil-based primer and then run two top coats of any latex trim paint that you would prefer, like Duration Semi-Gloss. Recently we've just been using the Emerald Urethane Trim Enamel and its been working out really well. It has a good open time and is relatively easy to work with. You just gotta watch for the drips. Good luck converting that trim!

[@dolphinpaintingllc6292]

i used emerald urethane and advance from ben moore in high end kitchens and prefer advance with stix primer

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

We've used the Advance before, but I've never paired it with the Stix primer. I've heard good things about Stix though. Thanks for watching!

[@synthesaurus]

Have you tried SW urethane pro industrial version? it is basically the same as Emerald only cheaper. Also Pro Industrial All Surface Acrylic is designed to stick to anything if you want to avoid priming.

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

We may have tried it once or twice. The industrial products are great performers, sometimes the harsher smell gets to us tho. Appreciate the tip

[@wildnorthadventures6543]

Never avoid priming !

[@misterg1742]

I still use when i can find it the old Benjamin Moore regal classic semigloss it dries to a velvety finish unlike any other and have no problem with it it tends to dry pretty fast though so you have to be careful !

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

I can't remember the last time I saw a can of Regal Classic...ahhh fond memories. A lot of times we would add extender to it to lengthen the open time. That worked reasonably well.

[@igorverdes]

One important part about part about trim paint is that it needs to be 100% acrylic or enamel. Try Coronado rust scat direct on oil based. You’ll never use anything else

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

Hi Igor. Appreciate the feedback. We've been trying out Emerald Urethane recently and are doing a video on it soon. We'll add Coronado rust scat to the list to try. Thanks!

[@dericksmith6210]

Too bad you can't get it anymore

[@Katye315]

I foolishly picked eggshell for all my trim. I have 4 kids. 🤣 So gearing up to refresh all the trim and will try SW Duration in Semi Gloss. I'm the messiest and clumsiest painter and struggle so much with drips so 🤞.

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

Hi Kate. Duration semi is in low supply right now. If they don't have it you could try Super Paint semi gloss of Cashmere Medium Lustre at Sherwin Williams. Also those paints are priced better for residential customers, but in our opinion Duration is the best. Tape is your friend if you are on the messy side. Practice makes perfect :) Good luck!

[@jakesarms8996]

I always used oil on trim , but recently used Dutch Boy urethane on some trim , and it wears like oil. I always used gloss with oil because it gradually goes flat .

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

This video is from a while ago. Our go-to trim paint right now is Emerald Urethane Trim Enamel from Sherwin Williams. It’s a hybrid and performs similarly to oil. Much like the paint you’re describing. We usually use the semi-gloss cause that’s the finish we like.

[@jasonbellows7]

Thanks for the info. Remodeling at the moment. Going to spray base outside and nail in, fill holes, caulk and touch up. Walls and ceiling are painted. Waiting for flooring at the moment. Using flat stock for base. For touching up over nail holes, should I brush or small roller? Also after caulking top of base would I be painting the caulk same color as base or the caulk the wall color? Would you recommend using Floetrol as well if I touch up with brush? Thank you

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

Hi Jason. Since your spraying base, you may want to use a sponge mini roller to mimic the same finish. After you caulk you could try touching up just the trim, but most likely some of the caulk will get on the walls. How we do it is paint the top part of trim and get it on walls to cover everything. Once trim paint has dried for 4 hours or more we tape off trim and use wall paint over the tape which gives a straight line. Some painters may go opposite by using wall paint first, then manually touching up trim, but we find using tape gives us straighter lines and is far less annoying. Good luck!

[@jasonbellows7]

@@SuperVassarBrothers thanks guys. Really appreciate your help. Do you have any videos on preferred methods for filling in nail holes for new baseboard? I’ve seen quite a bit of people using bondo. Thanks!

[@erich3643]

I’m just your average DIY’er but I just used Benjamin Moore advanced on my trim and doors in a semi gloss. I gotta say it’s the best trim paint I’ve ever used. It stays workable for awhile and looks like I used a sprayer even though I used a brush. Really levels out nicely.

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

Thats a great trim paint. We like Advance especially the satin. From Sherwin William we like the Emerald Urethane semi gloss (competitor to advance), and the Duration semi gloss.

[@MACH1Thein]

I will be painting trim soon and have a closet with built in shelves unfinished. Roughly 18 linear feet by 15.5 inches for those. Would you recommend this SW paint as well for both projects?

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

You may want to go with a more durable trim paint for that application. Also, you will likely want to prime those unfinished shelves with a wall and wood primer. Sherwin Williams makes a great wall and wood primer. Take a look at Emerald Urethane Trim Enamel from Sherwin Williams. It's a hybrid trim paint that holds up well in those applications. Here's a review of that product that I did a little while ago. kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJuof4Nsndmnrsk Good luck with your project!

[@davidherzing1496]

I had to use Duration for trim because of the paint shortage and it was awful. 2 coats 914 white and still couldn't cover trim that was already white. just pay the extra 10 for Emerald or eurathane

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

Hi David. We will be doing a video on the Emerald Urethane soon. We like that paint a lot and have been using it a lot more recently. I agree the Duration will take an extra coat sometimes, we have been pleased with it overall tho.

[@suburbanme2783]

I’m a second generation family owned painting contractor, I never even considered using Duration home for trim work. I will say Emerald urethane acrylic is my usual go to, but I may have to give Duration a try on the right project.

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

This video is from a while ago. Duration semi-gloss is still decent, but our current go-to is Emerald Urethane Trim Enamel for trim and doors.

[@suburbanme2783]

@@SuperVassarBrothers I just did a kitchen cabinet job using the “New “ Gallery Series from Sherwin Williams, it’s a really good product, worth checking out.

[@sandydunlap4732]

I just purchased the Duration for all my wood trim and I just got started so it was encouraging to watch your video! What paint would you recommend for painting wooden kitchen cabinets?

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

I'm glad it was helpful! Here is a link to a comparison between two good paints for cabinets. Both are good options, but each have their own bag of tricks. kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZpzHiHqBes2Ljrc Happy painting!

[@solelit484]

Use a 2k product! You can use emerald urethane if you have to but a 2k product is unbeatable. The finish isn’t like anything else, it’s literally flawless. It won’t scratch off, it won’t peel, and it will last way longer then anything else. The companies I recommend where you can get 2k products are Centurion, Renner, or Milesi. Those are the best 2k products in my personal experience. You can’t go wrong with one of those 2k products guaranteed! There’s also a new product from Sherwin Williams called Gallery Series, it’s a 1k product and it’s made for cabinets but I would get one of the 2k products for sure.

[@synthesaurus]

Also, I have had great results with Floor Enamel from Dulux on doors and trim. It is a polyurethane pant, scuff resistant etc. Only comes in Satin. Also inexpensive if you have a contractors discount. I haven't tried SW Floor and Porch paint yet.

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

Thanks for the info

[@lucascraft5064]

Superdeck is the best if your going for solid stains. Great coverage.

[@teriarment5005]

I liked your video on the duration semi gloss for trim - I started painting the trim; the walls are a light sand color & I wasn't sure if the white looked good? The paint is satin finish - I am thinking the look may be better with the semi gloss? My original thought was to paint the trim blue? but white seems to be the trim color?

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

Trim color is all personal preference. If you want it to be blue and you think it looks good then go for it. In most homes the default trim color is white. White is a safe bet if you’re unsure what to go with.

[@Avital4414]

I primed some door frames and other trim about two weeks ago, but didn’t top coat yet. What are the likely consequences if I top coat now, rather re-prime first? Not a situation you would face, I understand, but wondering if you have some thoughts. Thanks!

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

Your fine, go ahead and topcoat. Unless someone or a pet completely destroyed the trim in the two weeks since you primed :)

[@ronaldgordon624]

Yeah I've been doing this quite a while but I use a 4-in 3/8 nap mini roller by purdy

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

Whatever works for you my dude. We use 1/4 inch rollers if we're rolling flat panel doors with trim paint. Sometimes we use the 4 inch variety. It just depends on the style of door.

[@carlossalomon3868]

Sherwin-Williams Pro Industrial Multi-Surface Acrylic, you can put this straight over any oil based products with this

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

I've never used the Pro-Industrial Acrylic, but we have been using a lot of the Emerald Urethane Trim Enamel and getting some solid results with it. I'll give the Pro Acrylic a try. A couple other painters have mentioned that one as well.

[@coreadventuresports2422]

Excellent and informative video. I have just moved into a new home and every single baseboard and door needs painting. It looks like someone has used latex over oil based (house built in 1999). Do you recommend the SW emerald semi gloss or something else please?

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

Thank for the feedback and congrats on the new house. Prep will be important and you will need to sand or cut off any loose paint. If you paint over loose paint, no matter what the product, it will eventually peel. After you prep the loose paint, you could use Emerald Urethane in Semi gloss to go over it. I'll put the video below we did on it. If you want to go the extra mile you could use BIN shellac based primer, then use any topcoat you want. Link below. Good luck! www.homedepot.com/p/Zinsser-1-gal-B-I-N-Shellac-Based-White-Interior-Primer-and-Sealer-00901/100398381 kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJuof4Nsndmnrsk.

[@coreadventuresports2422]

@@SuperVassarBrothers Thank you for the link, very much appreciated.

[@michellesmall76]

Hi there .... just found your channel couple days now and I love it ... I have a quick question... what are your thoughts on wherein Williams snap dry in semi gloss for trim, wooden doors etc?

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

I've used SnapDry on front doors when I needed to be able to close the door in a relatively tight time window. It worked well for that application. I would still prefer to use Duration Semi-Gloss or Emerald Urethane Trim Enamel for interior trim. The open time is more forgiving and in generally those products are easier to work with than the SnapDry. Thanks for watching!

[@jimfeaster4837]

Nice video

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

Thanks Jim

[@blancamolina2781]

Are those paints come in diferentes white colors? I leaned that you have to choose the color depending of the color of the walls. I used simply white from valspar for my walls, so I need a whiter color, so it is contrast between them

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

Hi Blanca. You can get Duration semi gloss tinted to whatever white you wish. Extra white is a tint you can do. For us, we take the stock paint and have them shake it up. We don't tint it most of the time as the color white enough for us :)

[@pearlhall3787]

This was great. Just the information I was looking for. Been using Benjamin Moore, and not quite happy with it, for the very reasons you pointed out. I will give Sherwin Williams a try. One thing that baffles me is why can't I read the replies in the comments section? What is going on with that? I'm a comments & replies reader, so it is really annoying that the replies are hidden.

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

Hi Pearl. We love Duration semi gloss and its still our go to trim paint. Weird you can't see the replies, we'll look into that. Thanks for the kind words and hope Duration works out for you.

[@TheLagwagon6040]

SW Emerald Trim Urethane is some good stuff too!

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

This video is from several years ago. Emerald Urethane is our current go-to trim paint. It’s my favorite right now 🤙

[@conraderb]

Curious - how does this compare to Pro Classic or Emerald, or even BM Advance? I thought those would be the go-to wood trim paints from SW.

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

Hi Conrad. We did a few videos on Emerald Urethane and Advance which we posted a few months ago. For most jobs we use Duration semi gloss. Our #2 is Emerald Urethane especially for slick surfaces and things like fireplace mantles and bay window sills. We don't like Pro Classic (runny, harder to work with, doesn't cover as well) and much prefer Emerald Urethane over it. Advance is great but takes a long time to dry which makes it tough to do two coats in a day. Also all the paints you listed do work and will get the job done and some painters like those better than Duration. For us we like Duration semi the best. Have a good one!

[@yeowzaa007]

How well does the Duration level out brush marks compared to the Emerald Urethane? I'm not a professional painter and this is for my own house.

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

Duration does a great job leveling out brush marks. Its one of the reasons we like it so much and it does have a good open time. Emerald Urethane has a longer open time and will have more drips and runs if we put it on too thick. In our experience Duration is a little easier to work with. Good luck!

[@bleeatch]

Wow, this is interesting. I really do not like pro classic. I will definitely give duration in semi a try. I have tried many trim paints and one that stands far far ahead of the others is scuff X from Benjamin Moore. Everyone loves it. I was told SW is coming out with something similar soon called scuff guard.

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

Hi L.S. Thanks for the feedback. We like Scuff X as well. In our opinion Duration semi is easier to work with. Scuff X does grip a bit better and dries harder. Can't go wrong with either, may come down to personal preference.

[@bleeatch]

@@SuperVassarBrothers Duration can't be as durable/washable as scuff x though? How do you address when a client asks why you are using a wall paint on trim and not a trim designed paint line?

[@Matt-Holdren]

I don’t like proclassic at all either. I honestly like promar200 semigloss as my go to for trim on rental units and duration for personal homes

[@TruePatriot76]

I use Duration on all trim. But i find that it always leaves a slight orange peel texture when sprayed on doors. Even when adding Flotrul. Emerald does not cure as fast and cost is a factor with customers most of the time. What has been your experience ?

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

We don't spray much so I can't help you there. We brush our doors and sometimes roll and haven't had any issues. We like Emerald as well especially the Urethane.

[@kara5958]

So what shade of interior white trim color do you recommend with chantilly lace eggshell on walls?

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

Hi Kara. Thanks for the question. I don't have any suggestions off the top of my head. You may find some luck with an interior designer search w/ Chantilly Lace on KZbin or Google. Good luck!

[@tricolor112010]

I painted my trim with a flat paint, can I use duration semi gloss latex paint on top of it or do I have to take the first paint first? Thanks

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

Hi Alfredo. You can use duration semi gloss on top of your trim if your the flat paint was latex. I"m 99.99 percent sure it was so you'll be fine. Right now there is supply shortage at Sherwin Williams so any latex semi gloss paint will be fine

[@bayareatrucking]

Hahahahahah es muy bueno. I hope mi amigo. I am about to try that paint.

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

I wish you well good sir. It’s a great trim paint for being 100% acrylic. If you need something a bit more durable you can check emerald urethane trim enamel. 🫡

[@Avital4414]

Terrific video. Is Duration more forgiving than BM Advance or SW Emerald Urethane in terms of avoiding brush marks?

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

Hi Rt L. Duration is the easiest to work with, but you cannot paint over oil based paints with it. Advance does the best at not leaving brush strokes, but it does have a much longer dry time and is a bit harder to work with since it drips more. We did a video on Advance as well. Hope this helps!

[@Avital4414]

@@SuperVassarBrothers thank you!!

[@avivaorion]

good morning, we have a problem of painted trim that has cracked lines here and there. it may have been from the house not being heated when vacant. is there a good filler to use. any advice would be greatly appreciated. Aviva

[@tblankin1]

sand the cracks out if possible and if they are still present we use wood filler, spot glazing or bondo.

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

You've got a few options depending on where the cracks are in the trim. If the cracks are in the actual wood then try what Thomas suggested. A decent wood filler should work well. Once it dries you can sand it and then paint over it. If the caulk between the wall and the trim has cracked then I would suggest cutting out the old caulk and re-caulking with a flexible, paintable latex caulk.

[@sweetgirl5752]

Do you think that I can use Duration to paint my Steel door, that I got it in Homedepot...Please I need to know....Thank u.

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

Hi. If the steel door is primed then yes you can use Duration. If its not you will need to prime it first. Good luck!

[@peterrebhahn1113]

A very helpful video. Thanks for making it. I intend to check out your others as I prepare to remodel my 1942 Cape Cod with original painted trim (i.e. not varnished wood painted at a later date but the original paint from 1942) throughout the house. I realize this video is a few years old now but if you're still monitoring comments, a question if I may: Do you have a preferred shade of white (semi-gloss) you recommend to customers in both the SW and BM product families? I tend to be leaning towards a bright white but I'm just a DIY guy with no real knowledge and I know there are many different hues of 'white' paint. If you were estmating the job at my house and I asked you this question, what would you say?

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

So I've got several videos that may be of use to you. It's highly likely that the paint on your trim is oil based. In which case you're going to end up converting it to latex or a hybrid. Here's a video on using BIN shellac to do that: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hqXHaqxoeZlojNksi=rloWv0dO4orJUht1 We usually use the base white from Sherwin Williams which is either Extra White or High Hide White. And here's our current product loadout for 2023: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZbcn3iBiZqfpcUsi=GfSMIyBqgf9pHvBi If watch any other of my videos and leave a new comment then I'll answer them too. Good luck with your project and thanks for watching!

[@peterrebhahn1113]

I've locked those two vids into my 'Warch later' queue. You have many others that I think will be useful, too, so I'll be exploring your back catalog. Meantime, thank you for this helpful and generous response. You seem like a real pro and I hope your customers know they're lucky to have you. @@SuperVassarBrothers

[@littlehuey5679]

Can you explain how to get multi gallons of paint for large rooms to all match ? I got subtle shade deference’s on some walls !

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

I'll put that in my queue of videos to make. The short answer is to mix all of the paint together in a large container and then pour it out from there. The technical term is called "boxing". Essentially you mix all of the paint together and then make sure to keep it well mixed/stirred as you use it. That being said, you can do everything right and still have issues with certain paints. It's happened on our job sites several times, so don't feel too bad!

[@littlehuey5679]

@@SuperVassarBrothers thank you !

[@karenlynn1956]

Hi, we built our house 18 years ago & trim as never been repainted. Went to SW some months back & wanted the same paint that was used before. Found out it was oil paint & they had none or oil primer because of shortage. I was sorry to hear but also sorry because I’m very sensitive & can’t tolerate the smell of oil paint. Is the Emerald Urethane Trim Enamel as bad as the oil paint? How long before any smell is gone? How long to dry? I just received a 40% off so I’m hoping theres no more shortage. How long can I store paint? I might buy now at 40% off & not use till spring. Sorry for so many questions. I love your videos, they are very helpful.

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

It's not a bad idea to go ahead and buy the Emerald Urethane while you have the discount. Paint will store for years as long as the cans are sealed and are kept at a reasonable temperature. The Emerald Urethane has more of an odor than latex based trim paints but it off-gases quickly and is a great option for painting over oil trim. If you are sensitive to fumes, then I'd suggest using a respirator, open windows, and keep the air moving through the work area using fans. Good luck with your project!

[@jps080576]

Pro Classic or Southwest Builder are Sherwin Williams trim paints. Duration is wall paint. And a scuff sand should be done before painting over a lacquer of previously painted trim.

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

Hi Joshua. We have used the Urethane trim enamel for when we are painting over oil based trim. Not a big fan of the Pro Classic, but know a bunch of guys like it. We've had great results with Duration semi and haven't had many complaints at all. To each is own my friend. Happy painting

[@jeremycagle3890]

I use super paint semi because on new construction homes I buy 15-20 gallons for the trim and it works fine never had a call back

[@danielfeldman7913]

Great video! Curious if you ever use paint extenders when you do trim work?

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

We have used them in the past, but haven't in a while. We're usually using something like Duration semi-gloss or a hybrid like Emerald Urethane Trim Enamel. Those products have a generous open time, so there's no need (at least for our applications) to use extender. I'd only use extender if I was using a product that was drying super quick. Good luck with your project!

[@TheOuterDrive]

You can use water. Especially in warmer climate or direct sunlight.Small amounts of water will keep your paint from coagulating or getting thick.

[@danielfeldman7913]

@@SuperVassarBrothers Thanks so much! What will be the biggest advantage of inevesting a little more for Emerald Urethane over Duration, specifically for wood trim? The biggest thing for me is, I don't want to see brush strokes in the final product. Thank you!

[@pearlperlitavenegas2023]

​@@danielfeldman7913 emerald urethane self levels amazingly as long as you don't over brush it

[@zeejay4962]

You have a video of brush and rolled vs sprayed?

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

This is the closest thing to what you’re asking about: The Top 3 Ways to Paint a Door kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y6S5nmuiqbR-m5Y

[@jenica1388]

All the trim in my home is satin and my walls are flat enamel/matte. It’s beautiful. I have a 100 yr old house so I find that less sheen hides more imperfections.

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

Hi Jenica. You are spot on with the "less sheen hides more imperfections." When its a 100 year old house its not imperfections.......it's character :)

[@cheapchip]

Have you tried the Sherwin-Williams ProClassic Interior Waterbased Acrylic-Alkyd?

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

I have indeed tried ProClassic. Some guys really like it, but me and my guys are not a fan. It's really a matter of what you're comfortable working with. The two trim paints we use the most are the Duration Semi-Gloss and the Emerald Urethane Trim Enamel. I find them to be more pleasant to work with and they both integrate well into our workflow.

[@cheapchip]

@@SuperVassarBrothers ironically you replied just as I was pulling into my Sherwin-Williams store. They also suggested Emerald over Pro-Classic for trim and cabinets. I’m going to give it a try. Thanks for the info!

[@deniswatts4574]

Love your stuff but we can't get that paint over here in ireland...I did get some brushes that you recommended...best of luck for the future kid.

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

Interesting. Well this is an older video. Our current go-to trim paint is emerald urethane trim enamel from Sherwin Williams. Not sure if you can get that either 🤷‍♂️

[@ac7384]

Is there a noticeable diff between duaration and emerald wall paints. Latex ? For walls Amd trim

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

They’re both good. The sheens in duration are slightly shinier than the same sheens in Emerald

[@wooshipuh]

Informative video. I’ve used Duration for all walls and love it. Have just begun using Emerald Trim Enamel for some closet shelves. What are thoughts for going over stained kitchen cabinets? Still Duration or Emerald? Good bonding primer regardless?

[@tblankin1]

If you have to use Sherwin use Emerald Urethane not Duration. Be sure to clean, sand, prime with extreme bond and sand again before applying the Emerald. Use spray can of problock or shellac before topcoat if you notice any bleedthrough.

[@wooshipuh]

Thanks for the tips. Sherwin Williams isn’t a must, just typically what I’ve used. Do you have other recommends?

[@tblankin1]

Sherwin is local to me so it's typically what I use but if you want the best cabinet coatings use Renner or Milesi. Join this amazing Facebook group I'm in. It was made by some colleagues of mine who are also professional painters and cabinet refinishers to help diyers and homeowners properly paint there cabinets with the best results as possible. The group is called Kitchen cabinet painting experts. Another great source for product information is Eric Reason KZbin channel.

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

I second Thomas's recommendation. If you're painting cabinets then I would definitely go with the Emerald Urethane Trim Enamel. Its rated as a cabinet grade finish paint and has worked well for us.

[@tblankin1]

@@SuperVassarBrothers emerald has worked well for us as well.

[@eddiejesus6441]

I recently started working for Sherwin and we’ve been told Emerald UTE and Proclassic are the go to trim paints but I have heard some feedback from DIYs and PROS that proclassic can be a pain to work with. Thank you for your video. This helps me give my customers another option for trim paint. How do you feel about using super paint or cashmere on cabinets? Have you tried this before?

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

Hi Eddie. We don't like Pro Classic, but some old school guys love it. For trim we love Duration semi gloss and Emerald Urethane. We did a video on the Urethane and did one comparing it to Advance from Benny Moore. We don't paint cabinets much so I don't have an opinion super paint or Cashmere. Thanks for the kind words and good luck at your new job.

[@daisy1757]

I know this is an older video and you use Emerald for trim now. However, I already used SW Duration, Extra white, semi gloss on some of the trim in my home. I am just a DIY not a professional by any means in fact, this is my first time painting trim. I really like how easy Duration is to work with. Looks great and no brush strokes or drips. Do you think I can just continue to use Duration for the rest of the trim and doors in my house or should I switch to the Emerald? I don't want to use the wrong product. Thank you so much for your helpful videos and advice!

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

There's no reason to switch over. Duration is still a great trim paint and it's super nice to work with. Emerald Urethane is also a great product, but it's a bit trickier to work with. I'd keep going forward with your Duration. Happy painting!

[@daisy1757]

@@SuperVassarBrothers Thank you so much for responding. I will continue on with Duration. I really appreciate all the suggestions and tips I get from watching your videos. Great channel! 🙂

[@ajmz714x4]

Newbie here, is there a a trim paint that goes over oil and latex so you don’t have to worry about it? I think my new to me house has both?

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

Emerald Urethane trim enamel from Sherwin Williams and advance from Benjamin Moore adhere pretty well to most surfaces. You’re probably still going to want to sand the trim with 150 grit sandpaper just to rough it up a bit. If you can’t get one of those to grip then you may need to use something like BIN shellac then go over that with your trim paint. Here’s a review I did a while back of emerald urethane: Emerald Urethane Trim Enamel | Pro Painter Review kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJuof4Nsndmnrsk

[@glammedbynatalia]

How do I get a Bm color on the sw? Would they match it at store?

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

Yep, the can match at the store. Sherwin Williams should have all BM colors on file. Good luck!

[@Painfulwhale360]

Do I need to prime raw wood if im using the emerald urethane paint?

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

I would recommend using a wall and wood primer before going over it with the urethane. Primers and finish paints are doing two different things to a surface. Prime and two top coats. This is the way...

[@megaman2147]

What do you think of Sherwin Williams ProClassic SMOOTH ENAMEL FINISH SATIN?

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

We are not fans of the Pro Classic. Some guys love it, but we don't. That has been our experience. Runny, coverage is meh, and flecks. Thanks for the question.

[@Robert-P1]

Hola amigo! One question!What paint do you recommend me to spray trim? (Interior)

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

Hi Robert. We don't spray trim much so you may want to talk to your Sherwin Williams or Benny Moore rep. For trim which we brush we like Duration or Emerald semi gloss. Good luck!

[@Robert-P1]

Thank you for answer!!

[@jeremygoodner7291]

Do you prefer duration to emerald trim paint, specifically when applying with a brush? Why?

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

Emerald is also a great trim paint. Duration is a little cheaper and gets the job done for us, which is why we use it.

[@Suicynic]

Why so you choose duration over something like proclassic or emerald urethane? Great video.

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

Here’s our current load out: My New Paint Load Out // 2023 kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZbcn3iBiZqfpcU We used duration semi-gloss for a while and it’s decent for an acrylic but we’ve been using emerald urethane for all of our trim work for about 2 years now. It’s excellent. I don’t use pro-classic because it’s hot garbage

[@jimoconnor7564]

interested why you use the duration wall paint and not the pro-classic trim paint

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

I've used the pro-classic in the past, and sometimes we do use it on certain jobs. However, I prefer the Duration semi-gloss for trim. In my experience its a bit easier to work with and I can get two coats to dry faster then with Pro-classic. That being said, pro-classic is a great product and I know a lot of guys that use it. 🤙

[@jebcommon2332]

Proclassic is actual trim paint, levels amazing, and way more durable than wall paint.

[@beckysmith1557]

What would you suggest for inside brick on fireplace?

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

That depends on a few things. If the brick has not been previously painted then I'd suggest a masonry paint like Loxon from Sherwin Williams. If it's been previously painted then you could use pretty much anything you wanted. Also, is it an active fireplace? If so then I'd probably stick with something like Loxon. Good luck with your project!

[@thomasburr9244]

Wow I have never once used duration for trim I use it for exterior body and trim yeah sometimes rolling interior walls but never trim

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

Give it a try Thomas. You may like it :)

[@thomasburr9244]

@@SuperVassarBrothers I got a big interior job I'm starting next week I am going to give duration a try on the trim. Well see

[@terrydodson2959]

Hi Chris: I painted all of our trim using the SW Emerald Urethane Trim Enamel (semi-gloss). I recently remodeled a room and went back to purchase more and I can't find it anywhere. The local store called 5 other stores and none of them had any. In your opinion, will there be a noticeable difference in the trim finished with Emerald vs. Duration? Also, is there a big difference in paint labeled "trim" vs. paint for walls? thanks

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

Hi Terry. We like the Emerald Urethane a lot and have been using a lot more recently. We have had trouble getting paints recently. The Duration semi gloss should be fine. If may have a higher sheen, but only slightly. As long as your painting over latex paint you will be fine. We use it all the time for trim despite the label not saying so. Good luck!

[@npc118]

Question hopefully you didn’t already have thus question but I’m in the middle of a project and curious can I use the sherwin Williams to paint over chipping flaking trim or do I need to sand it 😩

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

You may be experiencing a situation where latex paint was used over oil. The latex is now flaking off the trim that we previously painted with oil. Likely you will need to sand off any of the areas that are flaking off. Then you'll need to prime those areas with an adhesion primer, or use a product like Emerald Urethane Trim Enamel that's got a higher degree of adhesion than a typical trim paint. Good luck with your project!

[@npc118]

@@SuperVassarBrothers I sanded the groove out of part of the trim not sure I can fix that mistake now 🥴

[@mikespainting291]

What about Ben Moore Advance I use it all the time for interior trim

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

We've used Ben Moore Advance and liked it. Sometimes it would be a little runny for us, but most likely because we don't use it all the time. Advance grips well, has long open times, and can go over slicker surfaces. If it works for you, then stick with it.

[@juanmedina9690]

+you know Im painter for to many years and i use serwin williams paint but for trim ad kitchen cabinets for me the best is ADVANCE de Benjamin Moore ..

[@soulmindedcreations-mike1408]

Can you add an extender in the emerald?

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

Yes. You can use regular latex extender in Emerald Urethane Trim Enamel. We've never felt the need to, because the open time is pretty good, but I could see a use for extender in certain applications.

[@JSauce00]

How does this compare to the Pro Classic option from SW?

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

It's quite a bit easier to work with than Pro Classic but less durable. Pro classic is probably my least favorite trim paint of all time. I flat out refuse to use it. Side note, this is an older video. Our current go-to trim paint is Emerald Urethane Trim Enamel from Sherwin Williams. It's excellent, durable, and also much better than Pro Classic.

[@brwten19]

I’ve been painting for 20+ years and always sand woodwork before painting or priming. But I have a project coming up with trim that has been painted with oil and it’s super smooth, no rough spots or grit anywhere that I can find. So my question is: Do you think the latex bonding primer or the Emerald urethane will adhere without sanding first? I never thought I’d even ask this question about sanding, but I’m curious because it would save a lot of time and effort on this project.

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

Hi Benjamin. Appreciate the question. The latex bonding primer or Emerald Urethane should work fine. It wouldn't hurt to use 100 or 150 grit sandpaper and do a quick one over. We sand sometimes if its super slick like you said. We don't spend much time sanding. Less than a minute for a doorframe, and less than a minute for a door. Maybe do a test area just to be sure. Good luck!

[@brwten19]

@@SuperVassarBrothers Thank you! I appreciate the advice.

[@TheOuterDrive]

Use Pro Industrial.Its a hybrid that can be painted over oil

[@brwten19]

Do you recommend sanding for the purpose of adhesion before applying Pro Industrial?

[@TheOuterDrive]

@@brwten19 Depends on the area.If its a high traffic area like a bathroom door then you can lightly scuff the surface. But if it's baseboard or a cieling or crown molding you can use a deglosser or just skip sanding all together.

[@VictorCrespin]

whats your thoughts on the difference between pro clasic and duration trim paint?

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

Pro classic is probably my least favorite trim paint that I’ve ever used. It’s annoying to work with and I don’t like how it looks when it cures out. My current go-to trim paint is Emerald Urethane trim enamel from Sherwin Williams. Duration is good for an acrylic but if you want a bit more durability and adhesion then you can check out Emerald urethane

[@dannyestes8984]

How would captivate semigloss work on trim?

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

Hi Danny. We've never used captivate semi so I can't give you an honest opinion. I quick looked it up and its a lower priced paint geared towards DIYers. I'm sure it would work fine and have that semi gloss finish your looking for. Probably won't be as good as Duration, but it may be perfect for your project at a more reasonable price point. Good luck!

[@Jakilyn]

Which Sherwin Williams white do you recommend for trim? I'm willing to try Duration however it's now $33/quart which seems crazy expensive

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

We get the stock untinted white for 95% of our clients. If you want some extra white tint, go with 'Extra White'. If you get a Prefferred account, and get their sales 30% off then its more reasonable. Good luck!

[@joshymcdaniel9233]

Cheap paint = cheap results I’ve learned that after wasting so much MONEY! This paint is going to Last 10 years …. And u look at it everyday spend the $60-80 BUY ONCE CRY ONCE

[@smilejesuslovesyou8108]

Ok made the mistake of just painting stained trim and it does just flake off ugh? So what should I do now? We are. Currently doing all of the trim in our house and I hate the brush strokes and any roller I use is leaving a texture behind. I’m just using the bulls eye primer on newer trim two coats and sand in between? So I have the left the existing casings and they are all painted

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

Hi. Sorry about the flaking paint, we've done that before :). For flaking paint you can sand all loose paint off. Then prime with oil primer (Binz or Kilz) or there is a bonding primer at Sherwin Williams with water cleanup that we like. Then you can paint with any latex paint after its primed. Also if you use Emerald Urethane from Sherwin Williams it can go over oil paint or even stained trim. (Oil priming is ideal tho). We typically brush all our trim except for flat panel doors which we roll with a 1/4 inch roller. The best product for eliminating brush strokes is Ben Moore Advance satin or semi gloss. It takes longer to dry and recoat but levels great. Good luck!

[@smilejesuslovesyou8108]

@@SuperVassarBrothers thank you for replying!!! I have watched so many videos and I love how you break down the paint and why you would or would not use or your favorite. It helps make sense for what problem we may or may not be having trying to diy when everything is so expensive right now!! Have a great rest of your week!

[@Superprettyteacher]

What is your go-to for semi-gloss cabinets?

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

My buddies that do a lot of cabinet painting use Emerald Urethane Trim Enamel or Advance from Benjamin Moore. Both are excellent products. You can check out a comparison I did of them here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZpzHiHqBes2Ljrc

[@pattieder3242]

Do you have a preferred white in the SW line? This would be for trim and do you have a preference for kitchen cabinets?

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

We like using the standard white base from Sherwin Williams which is Extra White. The color code is 7006. For kitchen cabinets I'd recommend using the Emerald Urethane Trim Enamel. That is a cabinet grade paint and drys harder than a lot of other options. Good luck!

[@logansuch7601]

The white from home depot (Behr) is brighter

[@jaythojj1365]

Pro classic to me is more forgiving on cabinets

[@NadiaDakroub]

@@SuperVassarBrothers That's exactly what we did. Turned our oragey oak cabinets into an incredible modern white kitchen. The emerald is excellent and we chose the extra white color. Pow!

[@wlkthewlkofjc8885]

The Highly Reflective White base ProClassic is just as bright. Behr is better used on exteriors.

[@eskygirl1]

Do you usually paint baseboards the same color as walls or use different variations of white?

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

Hi. Its all personal preference. We usually paint the trim and ceilings the same color (usually a stock white). For walls our clients will pick all kinds of craziness :)

[@hopefulheart27]

@@SuperVassarBrothers will I notice a difference in the whites if I use the ceiling paint in the stock color (which is just white) and trim paint in the stock color (which is extra white)? I plan to paint the walls in extra white. I’m nervous the ceiling white won’t be bright/white enough.

[@5051karen]

Do you use the Emerald trim paint as a primer? I can't work fast enough to use the paint for trim. Can I use it as a primer? I have 3/4 of a gallon left.

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

Is it the Emerald Urethane Trim Enamel or is it just regular Emerald semi-gloss?

[@billprezioso3677]

I wouldn’t use it as a primer on Bairwood overtime it may possibly chip because even though it says it’s paint and primer in one it’s not the type of primer that seals the grain of the wood.

[@logansuch7601]

@@billprezioso3677 extreme bond is a BONDING primer. It does nothing Interms of “sealing the grains of the wood”

[@billprezioso3677]

Maybe add some flo trol to it the next time you use it that may slow down the drying time.

[@billprezioso3677]

@@logansuch7601 I thought we were talking about using Emerald as a primer where extreme bond come up?

[@maryswann7623]

Love SW

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

Thanks!

[@Pendragon1989]

I load trailers of this stuff all day with a forklift. Nice to see what it looks like when it's broken down. Lol

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

Hahaha nice dude!

[@joecat8566]

what's your thought on the extreme bond versus something like kilz 3?

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

We like the extreme bond a lot and use it a bit. For the Kilz 3 we haven't used that product, so I can't give you any advice on that. The extreme bond should stick to about anything and its easy to work with. We like it a lot. Happy painting!

[@joecat8566]

@@SuperVassarBrothers appreciate the response. I've got a bunch of stained wood doors and trim that I'm going to switch over to white. Fairly certain it's all just pine, planning on sanding as well as deglossing. I've used kilz 3 to do over some cabinet doors, an island and some built in cabinets/shelves, but always looking for something better/easier.

[@joecat8566]

@@SuperVassarBrothers do you guys spray it or only brush/roll?