Comparing 3 Types of Sherwin Williams Paint (Don’t Waste $$$)

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

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[@erniewilson7268]

Kinda off topic but need some advice…can you seal a floating floor? Installing a heavy bamboo 5inch plank tongue and groove floating floor. Can I seal it with a polyurethane/something, to protect it from future scratches?

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

if it is actual wood then yes. however in my experience it is better to seal products of that nature before installing them and as such they usually come with a finish pre installed. Cheers!

[@erniewilson7268]

@@HomeRenoVisionDIY it is “real bamboo.” Can I seal after installation? Yes it has its own finish. I am really just looking to do this to “thicken” that scratch barrier due to dogs. So would you think it’s ok to seal a floating floor with a polyurethane or something, to give it more scratch resistance?

[@CB-vg1wq]

Please do Benjamin Moore test soon. There has been talk by paint pros on the internet that BM changed their Regal eggshell formula and it is much harder to work with than the prior formula. I would LOVE to see a comparison between BM and SW.

[@fashionforwardmom]

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[@frankiemillcarek6976]

Worked for Sherwin for years. I recommend Cashmere to any DIY painters/homeowners. Two coats with a medium nap sheepskin roller (and wash your damn roller covers before you start.) It's way harder to screw up if you are a slower painter. Less chance of hat banding because of the self leveling. This is how I paint with no tarps/paper/tape and no drips. Touch-ups can also be feathered out nicely. Emerald is like painting with glue. You *can* get away with one coat if you aren't drastically changing colors. But two coats is going to give a consistent sheen and coverage, so you might as well get two gallons of Superpaint or Cashmere for every gallon of Emerald and the same performance. Pros don't need anything above ProMar 200 (or Superpaint if the client is brand conscious.) They cut and roll quickly or they spray so they need a thinner paint. Resilience was great in Florida because it rains all the damn time. I consider it a special use-case. Primer is to adhere and cover. The "paint and primer in one" is NOT a claim for the adhesion factor. It is merely for the coverage because it has a high amount of solids. The guarantees are only if you properly prep the surface, use two full coats, and hit the proper mil thickness. Using TSP and washing your walls is best practice but nobody does it. The pros in Florida at least would straight up laugh at the suggestion of washing the walls or sanding between coats. So if you hire a painter and you're not actively watching them do it, they aren't doing it. Painters also would keep old cans of the higher cost paint and pour their contractor grade into them to cut in from when homeowners were around. Ask for receipts of what they bought. Sherwin employees can give printouts and extra labels of what was purchased without the contractor's super secret pricing on it. 🙄 Hospitals and daycares would get Paint Shield or Harmony for the zero VOCs. HOWEVER any tinted paint (not white straight from the can) has VOCs from the tint (color pigments) itself, making the end product low VOC. I had several pros who loved Harmony and only used it specifically. I only ever used it in demos, not my own home so I can't say it performs better or worse than Superpaint. My only gripe is that SW's white base is not very neutral so some bright & clean colors are hard to achieve. Behr has the brightest, most neutral white in the general market but I won't ever buy anything from Home Depot again because they treat their employees like shit (I worked there too 🙃.) IMO paint is *just* a coating. It is not meant to to hold up to vigorous scrubbing. If you have a messy pet or child, get a higher gloss paint (easier to wipe down) or a flat paint (easier to touch up.) You just have to expect some amount of maintenance in those environments.

[@csimet]

Agree with most of what you stated. I've used both Cashmere and Emerald lines and like them both. BTW... all paints need at least a few weeks to a month to achieve proper curing before they can really stand up to any cleaning. Cleaning and primer is key to any paint job IMHO and should never be skipped.

[@tktkoftk1354]

@@frankiemillcarek6976 Bro 😎!! We need reps like you in our stores 😂

[@yeltsin6817]

Amazing knowledge

[@denisegaylord382]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge! I appreciate it! 🥰

[@riumudamc4686]

Duration isn't mentioned, and it may be their best exterior paint. It is also great in bathrooms

[@goeshen4359]

I really enjoy your authenticity. You’re quick to take ownership if you’re correct or incorrect-- show’s that you have amazing integrity. -- thank you so very much - you have no idea very grateful 💐

[@doug.ritson]

As you pointed out, the higher the sheen, the more imperfections show which is why 'we' don't use gloss paints. Builder grade paints are now not flat, but 'dead flat' to hide lots of imperfections. I have not painted Super Paint interior, but I know that exterior it sprays like crazy off a roller. I prefer Sherwin Williams Cashmere (Opulence in Canada) and it has nothing to do with costs. I like it because it rolls like silk and ultimately gives a better finish. I'm a painter and limit most of my work to exterior repaints, using S-W Emerald Rain Refresh. I explain to customers that the cost of labor is the same with cheap paints or more expensive paints and trying to save $40 on a job taking the gamble of using a cheap paint isn't worth it.

[@Ray_Steinhart]

Boy, this is really making me feel old. I remember gallons of paint being $16.99.

[@tavarisjones551]

It was still only $35/gallon in 2019... Skyrocketed during lockdown...

[@ASDasdSDsadASD-nc7lf]

No, they just overcharge. Behrs paint works out to around $18.99 a gallon right now.

[@joeblue354]

I'm paying 28 for super paint

[@DoubleDoubleWithOnions]

Opening of Saturday Night Fever. The can of paint was $7.98

[@SammyEddie]

@@ASDasdSDsadASD-nc7lfmy Behr paint was 38

[@justinhaghbin]

This was a great video as I only use Sherwin Williams line when doing repaints and new / remodel jobs. I would like to add that when the paint comes off with the sponge it is most likely due to the paint not fully curing. For hard scrubbing I tell clients to wait 30 days for it to fully cure and harden. (Live in Hawaii). Thank you for taking the time to put this together.

[@victormarinelli5660]

I used Sherwin Williams Emerald for the first time on the interior walls of a new house I built for my niece and her husband two years ago. I was absolutely amazed at how smooth it went on, how well it covered and how flat it dried. It's my go-to paint now. Up to that point, I had always used the higher end Benjamin Moore paint products. I recently took over an interior paint job from a painter I hired for a remodel. He used SW Super paint. It was the worst paint I've ever used.

[@davidpolniak3782]

Great video, thank you for taking the time to really show the difference. One tip that I got from a cleaning lady youtuber- blue sponges/pads tend to not scratch things. Green and yellow sponge might just be too rough

[@FrancisSiuChock]

Jeff, thank you for this awesome comparison test. We had our house painted top to bottom by our Painting Professional contractor and he was very up front and honest with us and said Benjamin Moore and Sherwin Williams are pretty much on par with each other. The only difference is essentially the pigment they use for colouring. We went with Sherwin Williams Duration line and are beyond ecstatic with the smoothness, ease of cleaning (especially in the front entrance). Well worth the extra cost of paint in the long run vs. Big Box options which we've used in the past. And we find that magic eraser (wet) works well for any abrasions and stains as long as you tackle it before it really sets in.

[@ASDasdSDsadASD-nc7lf]

They are definitely on par with each other. Truly inferior paints. The up front part is the extra money he gets talking you into buying paint that is grossly over priced. So Sherwin Williams and Benjamin Moore paints are inferior paints any way you look at them. Primarily delivering very poor quality results no matter which version you use, but overpriced on top of it, which is really meaningless to me as the cost of the paint has almost nothing to do with the cost of the paint job as the customer will pay any amount of money for the paint material. No what really matters is how good a job it does, how it looks, and how it stands up to the passage of time. I have used Home Depot Behrs paint for over 20 years because it is simply superior any way you look at it. Paints easier, leaves a perfect, flawless finish, heavy, so completely washable, even with soap and water if you want, and lasts 20 years. Yes, 20 years. In fact, I painted my own house in 2005 with Behrs paint, washed the walls of dust every year or two, and it looks as good as the day I did the paint job. So case closed on Sherwin Williams and BM, both often producing mediocre results and needing repainting every 4 years. F that.

[@Daniel08353]

@@ASDasdSDsadASD-nc7lf With an account name as yours, created months ago; your opinion is hardly regarded. Anyone can say and claim anything. Internet researching with multiple sources testing the differences of paints is what will truly speak the truth -- and proved that SW Emerald truly is better in stain cleaning and paint color uniformity.

[@bradleyhewitt9999]

If you need to repaint with sherwin williams every 4 years, you're doing it wrong. Behr sucks. Not as bad as it used to, but it still sucks. I actually charge an additional fee if they demand behr paint because it is slower and harder to cut with

[@GeNyaa]

I've bought a lot of Sherwin Williams paint. The main thing I recommend, don't buy unless on sale. They have sales literally every month 30~40%, you can wait a week or two for a sale to come around. I exclusively use Emerald level paint due to the ease of application and the ease of getting a good looking result. (I've ran out of paint waited a week or two for a sale and finished the project afterwards, with no visible lines) at least two coats of paint is required no matter which level of Sherwin Williams you use, it'll give you the best result. Primer is only needed on fresh walls and honestly isn't that much cheaper these days anyway.

[@9yards333]

Have you ever used m1 or floetrol with emerald as I am painting alone and looking for any openness advantage?

[@markvickery5894]

Primer is also needed for dark marks and when transitioning from oil to acrylic. That being said it’s best especially if it’s your first time painting a wall(not the first time the walls been painted) to prime the wall bc you have no idea the history of that wall and if whoever painted it first used primer

[@GeNyaa]

@@9yards333 maybe late response, no I have not, I just use the paint straight out of the can. I've used it with both sprayers and rollers.

[@GeNyaa]

@@markvickery5894 Putting primer on top of paint is not gonna matter if the original paint has been applied without primer. Primer is literally a bonding agent between the wall and paint. Emerald has primer in it too, so I wouldn't waste money on priming an already painted wall, if you're worried about it coming off/flaking off already you might want to sand the walls, then prime, then paint, but honestly I've gone from dark blue/green to complete white walls within 3 layers of emerald paint without priming. And haven't seen anything bad happen in years it was on the wall.

[@dirkg7062]

Thanks. I never sanded in between coats. I've always prepped my walls first { ie. patch holes and sand whole wall} Always used a good roller sleeve and never had a problem. But I will try your way next time. thanks Jeff.

[@AP-mk4dq]

I really enjoy how down to earth Jeff is. The inner burp at 20:43 made me feel welcome and at home. Cheers

[@moe9265]

Good topic, I’m getting ready to paint my kitchen!

[@ndandan1369]

🎯 Key points for quick navigation: 00:00:13 *🎨 Sherwin Williams offers around eight interior paint lines, catering to both homeowners and commercial needs.* 00:01:07 *🏠 Homeowners must decide on a paint line based on their expectations for performance, cost, and specific features like washability.* 00:01:21 *🔍 Ensure your paint choice specifies "acrylic latex" for washability and quality.* 00:01:35 *🧼 The video tests include ease of application and a splatter test to assess messiness.* 00:02:06 *✨ More sheen means more imperfections will show; homeowners may consider lower sheen for easier prep.* 00:03:23 *💡 "Paint and primer in one" is often unnecessary and can be a marketing gimmick, according to the host.* 00:05:20 *👩‍🎨 The key difference between paint lines is the proportion of acrylic content, affecting performance and washability.* 00:05:54 *🖌️ Professional painters generally do not look for one-coat coverage due to its heavy and unappealing finish.* 07:43 *👨‍🔧 High-quality paint should apply smoothly and cleanly even when applied quickly.* 08:26 *🕒 They allowed the paint to dry for an hour before applying a second coat and checking for quality.* 09:54 *🪚 Always sand between coats to remove roller lint and ensure a smooth finish.* 13:12 *🚀 Good paint should allow for fast application without making a mess.* 14:32 *🧐 Technological differences in paint are often invisible until performance tests are conducted.* 15:47 *🚼 The final test involved staining and washing the painted surfaces to check washability.* 17:59 *🧽 Mild detergent showed better immediate results in cleaning stains compared to just water.* 20:17 *🖍️ The paint handled washable crayon well but left a faint residue when cleaned.* 21:13 *🔎 Aggressive scrubbing with the green scrubby can remove paint along with stains; a gentler touch proved more effective.* 21:27 *🔧 Mild abrasion technique removes marker but also takes off paint; repainting is necessary.* 22:09 *✨ Magic Eraser works well with minimal pressure and doesn't strip paint, though it may leave a smear.* 22:37 *🎨 Crayon cleans off easily with Magic Eraser, but marker still leaves residue.* 23:41 *🧼 All paints have similar scrub and wash capabilities; Emerald line performs best on tough stains like black marker.* 24:10 *👶 Emerald paint line is recommended for homes with kids due to superior washability.* 25:04 *💡 Differentiation among the paints boils down to cost, application, texture, and performance against markers and crayon.* 25:18 *📈 Emerald line is best for washability despite high cost; other lines are less effective at handling tough stains.* 26:00 *💸 High cost of top-of-the-line paint ($110/gallon) is questioned; lower lines offer similar performance making higher-priced versions seem like marketing tactics.* Made with HARPA AI

[@mattb9664]

My wife uses the Emerald line in our house for everything mainly because of how easy it is to apply and the final finish once dry- but please don't spend $110 per gallon. We only go when they have the sale where you can get the paint for half price. The Sherman Williams sales people in the store actually know what they are doing and advising unlike the Lowe's and HD.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

they have at least 2 buy one get one sales a year. Cheers!

[@JimBigman]

@@HomeRenoVisionDIY Jeff-during covid the stopped al the paint sales but after they came back like they never left.I would say that they have 4 or more sales on Emerald each year plus many other sales. If you are going to paint your whole house go in and tell them what you are doing and maybe you will do other houses and I you can get a number-not sure if caontractor or not but you don't have to be one-and they will set you up with an account that gets you like 30 to 40% of on any paint you buy at any time-works well-whey are great

[@RickJulian_HUMANS]

Went to SW today and was told a 40% off sale is coming up in ~ a week.

[@goldenreid3462]

​@@RickJulian_HUMANS Thank you for sharing this

[@ASDasdSDsadASD-nc7lf]

Well they are experts at fooling homeowners, that is their strength. Contractors know Sherwin Williams and Benjamin Moore paints are inferior paints any way you look at them. Primarily delivering very poor quality results no matter which version you use, but overpriced on top of it, which is really meaningless to me as the cost of the paint has almost nothing to do with the cost of the paint job as the customer will pay any amount of money for the paint material. No what really matters is how good a job it does, how it looks, and how it stands up to the passage of time. I have used Home Depot Behrs paint for over 20 years because it is simply superior any way you look at it. Paints easier, leaves a perfect, flawless finish, heavy, so completely washable, even with soap and water if you want, and lasts 20 years. Yes, 20 years. In fact, I painted my own house in 2005 with Behrs paint, washed the walls of dust every year or two, and it looks as good as the day I did the paint job. So case closed on Sherwin Williams and BM, both often producing mediocre results and needing repainting every 4 years. F that.

[@gregcharland]

My first coat is a fast drying primer tinted to the paint color. By the time I have been around the room once, the walls are ready for the second coat of paint.

[@icawn]

I used Resilience on my home exterior. One coat only. 10 years running. Hot sunny location. No streaks and no fade. I scrubbed the walls of any chalk first. Prep is important.

[@-JonnyBoy-]

I just watched someone for 30 minuets paint a wall, stain and wall and clean a wall... What has my life become.

[@Kevtheinfluent]

It’s a learning curve 😅

[@deborahjellenburg4939]

lol! And here I am as well. 😂

[@bgatlin5918]

You’re about to be taking pictures of your garden and birds at the feeder. How do I know this??😂

[@magentasunshine7811]

It's okay... You could be doing something far worse....🙈🙉🙊

[@aidam4367]

Same same. I’m searching for best paint for homes with kids lol

[@elizabethhazel6039]

Thank you, this info is very helpful. Fresh drywall MUST be primed! Had the sun room gutted & new drywall put up. It took 2.5 gallons of primer to coat the walls - the drywall was sucking that prime up like a sponge. But it took a little under a gallon to paint the room. The SW paint was a lot more expensive than the primer. (and yes - I waited for a sale and had coupons!) I know from experience that putting paint directly over mud patches & seams on drywall without primer leaves dull spots on the painted surface. Gotta prime that fresh drywall - will use far less paint & save money, and result in a much more consistent paint finish.

[@keepmoving7765]

Very true. Paint with primer is a marketing joke.

[@shelleygingerich5148]

Just did a whole apartment with SW primer and fell in love with it made me look like a good painter! They only sell it in 5 gallon buckets I’ve never used such a nice primer in my life, and I’ve been painting for many years!

[@martinschulz9381]

The best thing to do is go to a quality paint store (Like Sherwin Williams) and tell the sales consultant person what you are doing and what you want to do and they can give advice and set you up. They are not greedy B.S. sales people; they know paint and want you to succeed with their products. Good video.

[@billm.8220]

I remember painting way back in the 70s. The only place we used gloss was both kitchen & bathrooms. All the other rooms were done in eggshell !! The trim was sometimes done in semi gloss !! Now they call it satin lol

[@daveonezero6258]

They are all a little diffeeent and different sheen. The name doesn’t mean much

[@scottschreiber6008]

Just used the emerald exterior that a customer bought himself. I thanked him after the job cause it went on thick and covered well. Saved himself money because it took less time to paint the repairs outside.

[@DeerUNIT42]

And you charged him less for the saved time?! You're a gem, you don't exist in my market

[@scottschreiber6008]

Was doing it being paid by the hour. Lol. I am a gem though!! Everyone says so! Thanks

[@JettaGetUpandGo]

For those of you in the US, Opulence is the same thing as Cashmere. We had our builder spray the entire interior one coat one color to save some money then painted most of the rooms ourselves after we moved in. We used SuperPaint in the garage which just had sand texture/primer and Emerald matte on the interior (between flat and satin). The first coat of Emerald seemed to cover and level out better, but it it likely is because the interior had a coat of paint. I foolishly used a magic eraser on the Emerald to remove some crayon. When the light hits it just right I can see the shiny spots where I scrubbed. Knockdown wall texture made the crayon much more difficult to remove.

[@tvv178]

That's because you painted with a matte finish.

[@Wooster77]

I've used SW paint, mainly Super paint, for decades. It has performed beyond my expectations every time. About 18 yrs ago, my neighbor and I painted both of our houses. Today, my house still looks great while the neighbor has already repainted twice. Signing up for a SW pro account is a no brainer. 40% off sales every couple of months. have never paid more than $45/gal.

[@danchiasson]

I redid my kitchen cabinets with Emerald semi-gloss paint and the results are excellent, and it's totally holding up 1.5 years later in a busy kitchen. This is the best paint I've ever used for cabinets, doors, and trim. For professional results on cabinets, the prep work is crucial (TSP clean, sand, BIN primer, sand, 2-3 coats with a paint sprayer). That said, I love Emerald, but at that price I think it's best suited as a trim paint and might be overpriced for most walls.

[@Daniel08353]

Do you still think its overpriced for most walls if it is sprayed rather than painted? I'm painting 100% of the house (ceiling, walls, trim, cabinets -- inside and outside), and want quality results without unreasonable return value for pricing. Cabinets, doors and trim are the main focus for best quality paint and protection.

[@danchiasson]

@@Daniel08353 Personally I would use it mainly on trim, doors, and cabinets due to the higher price.

[@bradleyhewitt9999]

Are you using regular emerald or emerald urethane trim paint? Big difference between those two. They mainly just share a name

[@Salt_Miser]

Thanx for making me feel better about my emerald splurge in my kids room

[@dcarlin3]

I had the interior of my home painted with Sherwinn Williams Duration Matte ten years ago and it still looks great.

[@tktkoftk1354]

Dude this video was great! Please do more

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Thanks! Will do!

[@Mary-fy3tc]

Yes! With the exception of referring to paint finish as “sexy”…🙄

[@nicholasmarshall3191]

Great video! Having said that, I can't imagine many people would expect to scrub a painted wall with the green scrubby, and not damage the paint.

[@Vden-udou]

You'd be surprised...

[@brucetec6597]

As someone who hates painting because I spend too much time getting it perfect I can say Superpaint is pretty good. Its much better than anything you can get at the big box stores.

[@simonmonty7171]

I painted a couple times with Duration from sherwin williams and really liked the experience. A bit too liquidy for my taste, it's a bit messy but it covers superbly. Recently tried Superpaint from Sherwin as well and felt pretty good to. I feel like the roll itself is probably more important . I'd go Superpaint but with a high quality roll.

[@moussaka]

I just painted with Duration because they were out of the Emerald that I wanted and it was an abysmal experience. Super thick and after two coats it looks awful and I'm going to have to go over again. Maybe I got a bad can, I don't know... The other part of the room in Emerald looks and performed amazing.

[@simonmonty7171]

@@moussaka same roll brand/quality for both emerald and duration?

[@moussaka]

@@simonmonty7171 yup

[@bradleyhewitt9999]

Using a good roller, and the right type of roller is far more important than most people realize

[@rachaebby]

Very very excellent video Jeff, thank you!

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Cheers Rachael!

[@d1ddyp0p]

I bought emerald for the first time for our bedroom and absolutely loved it. Did one thick coat and it looks beautiful. I used two tiers lower when we did our entire upstairs of house - big difference. Have various other paints in bathrooms and then another in our family room and yet another brand in the guest room. Emerald has performed best for me.

[@jmpersic]

Nobody just spews useful knowledge faster than this man.

[@thisismymomschannellol5313]

Truth.

[@billklement2492]

Jeff, thanks for the test! We had our townhouse painted four years ago with "duration" from Sherwin Williams. Been pretty happy with it, other than they painted over the outlets and switches. I've been doing some repair work and drywall work and have repainted areas with the same paint (new cans). You can't tell where the new patches are! Quite impressed. I owe at least part of that to learning technique from you! Once all the work is done, I'll go back and repaint the whole thing, but I have a 13 foot ceiling in the living room that continues to the back of the kitchen. That will be a project all on it's own. But should be pretty easy since all the repairs will be done! Really appreciate the info! And inspiration! I do believe Duration is the same paint as Opulence up north.

[@BitmappedWV]

I've had similar good experience with Duration for touch-ups. I used it when I moved in five years ago. I've gone back with both existing cans from then and with new cans and it's pretty much impossible to tell where the touch-ups were done.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Cheers Bill!

[@wearefamilE]

I think opulence is cashmere in US

[@YellowBunchofBananas]

@@billklement2492 They painted over the outlets and switches?!

[@cdb989]

Wow!!! $100 paint for a gallon This world has gone insane

[@jayson657]

It’s expensive but SW regularly has 30-40% off and you can also get another 10% just for signing up for a free account. When I painted my kitchen cabinets and vanities in both bathrooms I bought 1 gal of their Extreme Bond Prime reg. $76 and Emerald satin enamel Reg $109. It came to $130 something with tax for both when they were having a sale. It honestly was the best paint I ever used for cabinets. The primer sticks to just about anything with minimal prep and the satin enamel dries so smooth. I used a Wagner paint spray for the door and drawer fronts outside but I painted the cabinets with a brush and mini roller. You really can’t tell the difference between what I sprayed and where I used a brush and roller. $130 I think was a bargain for updating a kitchen and 2 bathrooms from honey oak cabinetry to SW Dovetail Gray. When it comes to painting walls I just go with Ace Hardware’s Royal paints. They’re usually $30-35 a gallon and quite often they have buy one get one 50% off. It’s decent quality paint for the price and drywall is just drywall.

[@blipblop92]

He's probbaly canadian and pay retail price. Most people pay $60 US a can for emerald

[@HAL-dm1eh]

This is what you get with Democrats. Had enough yet?

[@ASDasdSDsadASD-nc7lf]

Just Sherwin Williams and Benjamin Moore. These two paint brands overcharge and produce painted walls that require repainting after you wash the walls in a couple of years of dust build up, lol.

[@isabellerininger6249]

I always use semigloss in bathrooms/kitchens and satin in all other rooms. Flat is for ceilings-which doesn’t wash. Eggshell or other finishes just don’t wash. Great video!!!! 🎉

[@AMJordanYT]

So helpful! Thank you, Jeff!

[@Paras98955]

Haven't watched the video through but I'm 💯 an emerald girlie. Tried and true. If you can wait, as a diyer, you can always catch a sale. And in store their sales are even better (and often not advertised). Make friends with your local SW store employees 😊 I've almost always gotten my Emerald 50% off, though once was only 40% off. 😊

[@Paras98955]

Emerald paint, your radial sanding tip & cut in tips (from a video eons and eons ago) totally changed my painting game ❤❤❤

[@ajmedeiros77]

When project farm did his paint testing, the emerald came on top compared to many many other brands as well. It’s almost all I use. It’s really good stuff.

[@lindamcginnis5741]

Thank you, so informative and taught so well!

[@turbozguy]

As a handyman I use a lot of Emerald Designer Series. It is as thick as a milkshake, covers excellent, and has almost zero splatter. Yes it costs more, but I have never has a complaint about it. Also, I think Benjamin Moore has the only easily obtained paint without primer. Their contractor series is straight paint.

[@25aragon]

Do you think of ever doing a blind test of paints to see if you can really spot the difference? Love the videos!

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

great idea. Cheers!

[@kwerby3285]

Cool video. I work as an estimator for a pretty large painting contractor. We almost never use any of the paints above the Latitude (formerly Resilience). If i was recommending paint for homeowners I would say ProMar200 for walls and ceilings, ProClassic on all your woods. I would say if the description for your paint sounds like a dessert then you’re paying for advertising not paint. (Looking at you Cashmere) If you want washability: Precatalyzed epoxy or ScuffTuff Waterbased Enamel

[@shontay9485]

+1 promar200 for drywall and pro classic for wood.

[@jobber1984]

Promar is terrible. Def use something better than that. I've had terrible durability with that, it was what our builder used because it was the cheapest

[@frankiemillcarek6976]

PreCat and All Surface are definitely more durable but I would hate to paint entire walls with them.

[@JettaGetUpandGo]

Our entire interior was sprayed with ProMar 400 in flat white by the builder. If you gave the paint a dirty look it left a mark. Most rooms have been repainted with Emerald matte in various colors. It's fairly washable, but I did leave some shiny spots removing crayon with a magic eraser.

[@BarneyRq1d]

@@jobber1984 ProMar 200 is fine. 400 is low quality.

[@davidaffholter4683]

Thanks Jeff! 🎨

[@michaelwayne1977]

I like their Cashmere for walls and Emerald trim enamel for trim. Good stuff.

[@moiradonovan9214]

SAME! I have been a professional painter for just under 40 years. Always used Benjamin Moore Satin Impervo oil on woodwork. It took a while and some practice but Emerald Urethane can look "almostL as good as the old Impervo. The fewer strokes and mindful sanding between the 2 coates are mandatory. I don't care for the Emerald wall paint - I tried to think I liked it. Went back to Cashmere.

[@torydz]

I once used marker on the wall when I was a kid. The only abrasion that I got was on my backside from my dad's hand!

[@mikea1094]

One thing to consider is touching up paint w/ sheen. If it has sheen and light reflecting off of a window you wont be able to touch up. I like using flat in hallways, stairwell’s, and big walls with lots of light. Im a painting contractor and id prefer to pull out a hot dog roller and touch up. Sheen also shows the joints in drywall, and any imperfections 100x’s more than flat. I only use satin/eggshell in bathrooms, laundry rooms. Also, hi end flat paint has sheen and dark colors will have sheen unless you spend a fortune on Ben Moore Ultra Flat. We use that on real dark flat colors and it’s not cheap.

[@U2WB]

Thank you for another fantastic, enlightening video.

[@Inbal_Feuchtwanger]

I need to get the trays with the lids like that next time. I always throw cellophane wrap over it but the lids look much easier to use

[@TJMODLA]

I think the marker would have come out with a different section of the Magick Eraser. The wax in the crayon that came off the wall will coat the eraser. That would make the eraser less effective on the marker. You should use one side of the eraser on the crayon spots, and the other side on the marker. Plus using a different corner of each side for each testing area. I like the majority of the tests you did. I just feel like using fresh cleaning rags with each area gives them all the same chance at performing as intended. I have been a general contractor for only 10 years. I learned a lot from this. Thank you.

[@chris-C8]

Hey Jeff, great video, as always! It would also be beneficial to talk about the differences between HD Behr paint and Sherwin Williams/Benjamin Moore. I found that even the best paint that HD offers, the cheapest SW "super paint," has much better coverage and is easier to apply. However, the main difference was in trying to match previous paint (I brought a sample to both stores), and the HD paint match sucked. On the other hand, SW was indistinguishable from the old paint on the wall. You can't tell it's been repainted, even with side lighting.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

doing the benjamin moore and dulux lines as well and then I will call out my favorites for different folks. Cheers!

[@jimwelch2891]

I retired last year but Emerald was my go to wall paint the entire time I had my business.

[@sierraechopnw4228]

Been a SW fan for decades. I am a huge fan of Emerald. Hands down best performing paint I have ever used. The durability is phenomenal for aftercare. I do like the Emerald paint on millwork also as the self leveling feature has performed exceptionally well compared to other brands I tried in past. My niece is an interior designer for a custom high end builder and she swears by BM paints. Both are better than any other brands on the market.

[@outsideupside]

100% SW and BM are the only brands I'm willing to use if a client wants to buy the paint.

[@greghight954]

Emerald urethane is a good low odor substitute for oil base. I use it on trim and doors all the time but you will most likely need 2 coats.

[@thefreedomfunnyfarm1949]

Jeez paint must have been expensive when this was filmed. Just bought the marquee at $47 bucks a gallon not $80. Coverage was great, no splatter, and finish was nice and smooth. Good video either way.

[@colinpeasant5904]

My guy made me love paint 🎨

[@anfernyjackson9013]

Jeff, you should first try the blue non-scratch sponge. Always avoid the green one; it can scratch enamel paint and even stainless steel (people have used it on cooking pans and scratched them up)

[@bevnfred]

I had pro painter friend and his buddy paint my mom’s condo for sale. Three times as fast as me and I’ve painted a lot. Great video. Comments recommended ways to find SW paint on sale.

[@storiesforlittles]

You can wash hair dye. Splatter off of the emerald designer line with a wet cloth weeks after you realize it's there. It's incredible

[@alexanderjamieson7971]

I used the emerald urethane paint on my kitchen walls and cabinets.

[@Julia.Mandelbrot]

I believe the "magic" in Magic Eraser is a fine abrasive. Am I right, Jeff? ❤ Big fan here.

[@andyk6796]

I always buy Sherwin Williams "Showcase" paint available at Lowes. Always works well and is $45-$50 a gallon.

[@outsideupside]

Emerald is really a joy to paint with. But the price is pretty eye watering. As a contractor, Duration is my go to for residential repaints. Closer in price to Super Paint than Emerald, but substantially better coverage and an even sheen.

[@U2WB]

Magic Erase is basically an engineered web of microscopic cutting edges, which behave like broken glass but at such a fine level that it won't cut you and it's bound together so it won't leave residue. It's a super-fine abrasive. We've even used it on finished furniture when our kids were little and got hold of a permanent marker. Magic Erase took it right off without injuring the finish ! Great stuff.

[@eugeniebreida]

Probably creating microplastic dust particles as you ‘sand’ away w/ ‘Magic’ material. Better to see defects.

[@williamwerner7599]

I used the super paint to paint my entire exterior of my 2 story house. I’m happy with it.

[@stephanieholmes4945]

I wish that Benjamin Moore video was out today!! Can't wait to hear your opinion

[@betsysanders4524]

On another paint video, a person that lives in a very high humidity, sunny area, said they never had mold issues with the SuperPro or Emerald paint lines. I’m looking to repaint my bathroom & the vanity in there. So I’m thinking of choosing one of these 2 lines.

[@GregParish-s8v]

The magic eraser sounded dry. It should be wet first and excess water squeezed out before using it.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

cheers.

[@philmccracken2012]

"Cheers" is not a proper response. Use the product as you're supposed to and your results will be different.

[@barrygulden4639]

I have a condo on the beach . I sanded and primed and bought a gallon of high end paint . Hard to apply , needed two coats and covered 125 sq ft . I had 1500 sq feet to paint . I am 70 + years old . Sherman Williams had a sale and I bought the emerald. Covered in one coat ,went on smooth and easy 300 plus sq ft . Used 4 gallon total . I am sold on Sherman Williams . Did the rest of the condo 2500 sq ft trying different types of their paint . All great products . I also used on our other home . Laugh when tests show that high end big box stores paint is good . I found other paint so thick and hard to apply and does not cover

[@grumpychoi]

Awesome video. Thank you.

[@jimc3891]

Great video, including the comment section.

[@williamgallant9814]

Solid toss with the coffee and wine.

[@joeemenaker]

That was a ProjectFarm-level of thoroughness

[@paulhughes3961]

My favorite interior paints are Pro Classic for trim and Cashmere for the walls. For the exterior I like Super Paint and Duration.

[@CKDGC]

We always use Cashmere. Rolls on great and smooth. Never any type of roller or brush marks. The finish looks rich.

[@Mando5]

Thank you, Sir!

[@ritste1654]

Magic eraser is a sand paper, very fine but still an abrasive. I used to work in a Hotel and we had to forbid magic erasers since it was damaging everything from walls to furniture. Alcohol removes marker, like hand sanitizer or isopropyl alcohol. I would like to see an update using alcohol for both the permanent marker and on the crayons. I have always wondered what the difference was between the paints, other than price and marketing.

[@stephaniecampbell6811]

A year ago I painted my whole house interior with Emerald. The deal with the price is you pay contractor price for the paint if they are doing the job for you......which for me was a 40% off discount on the Emerald paint.

[@sktouringsaskatoon711]

10 years ago when I was in a job that painted a lot we bought from General Paint (since bought by Sherwin Williams). The paint we always used was General's "EnviroGuard" acrylic latex. It was terrific paint that actually stood up better than the PPG two part epoxy we used to use. What I remember about the EnviroGuard was the display was always signed $56.95 a gallon (actually 3.78 litres), on sale for $48.95. Our price... $13 and change. You have to assume they were making money at that.

[@rebelwithacause5217]

I raised 4 kids. Taught them all the same. First two never marked the walls, or defied me. I thought I was a great parent. Decided to have two more. I had girl boy, 3 yrs apart, each time; (just worked out that way.)The second two were out to prove that I didn’t know what I was doing, and they made it abundantly clear. I stopped being judgmental of other parents. 😂

[@eryxis827]

I'd love to see Farrell-Calhoun paint put to the test. They're expanding rapidly and seem to have some solid products.

[@contactusece7769]

I always prime my walls first especially before tiling want a clean tight fresh service

[@ashleyperez3075]

I was so excited to see the magic eraser cause that’s what we use. You’re really suppose to dampen it though. Can you do that next time please. Thank you.

[@Pallidus_Rider]

Emerald is best for kids room 👍

[@Louthemailman]

I recommend Duration from SW or regal select from ben moore

[@dminds8969]

Mr. Clean magic eraser outperforms either side of that sponge. I suggest trying it next go around.

[@Mike-01234]

I use Dunn Edwards they are in the south west. I live in Phoenix, AZ have a south facing stucco wall and house which is slump block with stucco over it that gets sun for 90% of the day last 20 years I had to paint it every 5 years it fades. Half that time I used Sherwin Williams it always faded after 3-5 years after using Dunn Edwards it's lasted almost 8 years. Home Depot lasted 3 years also took more coats.

[@-DexterMorgan-]

no magic eraser on the sharpie? disappointing.. haha much love! great video man

[@jcoats1203]

SW runs so many sales I don’t know anyone who pays $110 for Emerald. I’ve never ever given more than $65. Everyone has their preference and there are 5 or 6 excellent paint brands, but Emerald has always done an outstanding job for me. Maybe other folks have had a different experience with it.

[@YellowBunchofBananas]

I tend to use superpaint because I really like the velvet sheen.

[@williamsaunders3382]

Velvet is now my favorite sheen too.

[@nonamenoname1133]

4:43 Washing helps for all kinds of normal messes, but there's some nasty you can't just wash out. There's shellac primer when you need to suppress deep, elemental bio-stank. It was the cat hoarder restoration project for us, you'll know when you need it. And oil primer on wallpaper works without reactivating the glue when you need a quick fix and will be redoing drywall later. Same house, many problems. Also: I personally found Duration and Emerald to be pretty easy to use, in spite of being told Duration is tricky. Duration had no technique caveats when I used it, just don't thin. What's hard is you have to resist the urge to touch Emerald before the coat completely dries. But Emerald Flat is how you get a durable ultra-matte finish that isn't chalky.

[@rvninnorthcarolina3377]

Lucky for me I have a daughter who is a Regional Sales rep for Sherwin, so I just ask her what I should use. They all go through regular training so she, as well as those in the stores etc., are very knowledgeable of the products and what tech goes into them and which paints are best for the project I am doing. I never ever pay full price for the paint since I always take advantage of the sales which can be upwards of 40% off, so be patient and wait for the sales so you can save money and use the best paint for your job. I also recommend going to the Sherwin Paint stores and avoid the big box stores for your paint needs. The associates at the Sherwin stores are generally more knowledgeable about the paints and will make sure you get the right paint for the job and can recommend and provide the best tools and accessories to apply them. Sherwin is releasing their paints with less to no VOC Off gassing which is super important for indoor air quality.

[@DK-pr9ny]

Shoulda added Duration to the test. It’s legit.

[@dmetzgarful]

Yea, I think it’s their best

[@rachelstreit9452]

My fav

[@mvofficer1]

Jeff, love the videos. I'm painting my bathroom next week, so this video came at the perfect time. What paint would you recommend to avoid surfactant leaching? I know ventilation is important as well, but do you have any tips to avoid this? Thanks.

[@JMN_ALC]

For bathrooms with shower/tubs the pros recommend wall and ceiling paint with anti-mildew/anti-fungal properties. For example, Benjamin Moore aura bath and spa and Sherwin-Williams duration/emerald… they say it’s worth the extra cost for such rooms regarding longevity.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

I would go emerald in a bathroom. pick a light color and use it on the walls and ceiling. so you only need 1 gallon. Cheers!

[@JMN_ALC]

@@HomeRenoVisionDIY Cheers!

[@ouchymytoe]

Can you do a video about the differences between acrylic latex, water-based enamel, and water-based alkyd paints?

[@khossrov]

While the paint prices are high the painter also cost three times as much. So if you are going to paint an exterior on a two story where you have to spend over 6K on labor, then you would rather to spend a bit more on the paint material as well, also the licensed painters can get the same paint for around $80/gallon. For Exterior I have used the emerald rain refresh which is supposed to have the highest quality exterior paint by SW which looks great and comes with a good warranty by SW.

[@2857steve]

I use cashmere on walls, but if i am doing trim or cabinets i will absolutely use Emerald.

[@diaml]

Thanks for this! Do you recommend sanding between coats on walls that have an orange peel texture?

[@ljackson8220]

I didn't see any videos comparing kitchen and bath paint. I'd like to see that. I'd like to find a brushable one that dries hard and doesn't stick. PPG Break - Through is great. It is hard to brush and keep a wet edge.