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

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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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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 💐

[@ryan199948]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@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?!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!!!! 🎉

[@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.

[@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.

[@dunlopgp10]

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!

[@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)

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@GregParish-s8v]

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

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

cheers.

[@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

[@moe9265]

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

[@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

[@literallymyusername8291]

There's a company here in the Pacific Northwest called Miller Paint that makes paint specifically for this area. Not sure if that's marketing, but the paint seems to be good.

[@ShineOnBenevolentSun]

I worked for award-winning remodelers in Olympia WA and they swore by SuperPaint.

[@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.

[@leod9968]

Great video, Jeff! This video is great, especially because I use to buy Sherwin Williams paints every time I have to paint my own home. I'm about to move to a different one in the next few days so I have a question: can you please share the link or at least the name of the video where you explain which is the option to not having to spend the big buck and still have a paint that's washable? I've watched most if not all of your videos, especially those related to painting, and I can't recall the one you shared your secret. I'm about to paint at least two rooms next Saturday and I'd love to know before I go to the paint shop to get everything I need. Thanks for sharing all your knowledge!

[@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.

[@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.

[@Mike-hn4uu]

If you’re painting a substantial amount (more than a room) definitely spring for the wool roller cover and it will really help not to splatter paint all over the baseboards and yoi

[@frankiemillcarek6976]

Yessss, a sheepskin roller cover, a good 2 1/2" brush, and a bit of patience are all you need as a homeowner.

[@CKDGC]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@dcarlin3]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@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

[@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 ❤❤❤

[@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!

[@briand2614]

I painted some of my walls with Flat Cashmere (Opulence?) about 7 years ago. It went on beautifully and looked great, but it did not stand up well over time. I would not use it again. The rooms I did with Duration held up much better. I recently chose to repaint all the walls done in Cashmere, but left those done with Duration. I only ever use Emerald on Cabinets or trim (Trim version in Satin or Semi) or Emerald Exterior on siding and trim. I wait until it goes on sale. I recently bought two gallons to do my cabinets at 40% off. I’ve had great results on exterior doors with Latitude Exterior. The finish with a mini microfiber roller was incredible.

[@SingSweetGirl]

I have tried multiple paints. I needed to paint forest green popcorn textured walls and guest which paint covered these dark walls with a cream colored paint?? This will floor you!!! WALMARTS COLORSTAY!! PAINT AND PRIMER IN ONE!! NOT KIDDING! ONE COAT CREAMY WHITE COVERED DARK FOREST GREEN IN 1 COAT! 1 GALLON DID AN ENTIRE ROOM!!! BETTER THAN BEHR, SW, ETC. Pittsburgh Paints makes it for Walmart! 😊😊😊

[@Daniel08353]

Glad it worked for you. In regards to cleaning stains and marks off of walls or cabinets, SW Emerald has proven to clean the best. Not massively different when compared to 10 other brands and varieties, but definitely noticeably cleaner.

[@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!

[@thebootknifer]

I think magic markers are made of melamine foam, which is slightly abrasive. The abraisions is good enough to take off 'softer' markings like markers and crayons, but stuggle to hurt tougher sufaces like paint and coated pots and pans. Just dont go crazy with it.

[@hjelliottca]

That's right. Though, with enough pressure, the melamine foam will take off paint too, so the not going crazy point is important.

[@chrisrjrose]

I have never used Sherwin Williams paint. I was blow away by the cost when I checked it out several months ago. I have used SICO brand with good success.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

sico is decent. sherwin covers better for sure but if your not covering dark colors sico is fine. Cheers!

[@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.

[@j340_official]

I’ve used emerald paint in my new house, and it is extremely nice. Satin finish. It went on very smooth. There are No paint lines. I used the back roll method, sanded in between coats, and I absolutely positively love it. I bought mine on discount because I’m a member. And the sherwin Williams worked with me and told me when the discount was going to start. But the paint is great paint. Way way better as well than the cheap flat white paint the builder used. I’ve tried valspar paint from Lowe’s before and had some issues with paint lines. I know valspar is a subsidiary of SW so I was a little skeptical but the experience with emerald has been amazing. Another thing with sherwin Williams that people might not be aware is that they can match paint colors. If you take a sample of the color you want say 2 inch by 2 inch piece of a painted wall for example, they can custom match the color for you. They can also match colors from valspar from years ago that aren’t sold anymore. The one I like is called careless whisper. A beautiful color.

[@ricbst]

Did you do a few passes and then backroll the section? asking to see if emerald dries too fast for this method

[@j340_official]

@@ricbstthe rate that the paint dries is dependent on ambient temperature. If it’s warm, then yes it will dry on you faster. I did about the width of 3 rollers before back rolling. That is I painted a vertical section, then overlapping the first, I painted another, and then another. Then I back rolled and moved on until the wall was complete. 2 coats. Came out beautiful. No paint lines. I had to make sure to sand first though as it was a new house and there were some imperfections on the wall. Now the walls clean 🧽 very easily with a magic eraser.

[@ricbst]

@@j340_official thank you!

[@andyk6796]

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

[@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.

[@malillis608]

I would love to know your recommendations for no odor interior paint. While getting ready to move into a new (for us) house,and had the whole main level painted…I could not go into the house for over two, close to three weeks because of the paint odor! So very interested in knowing which Benjamin Moore is best for no/very low odor or Sherwin-Williams no odor/very low odor paint. The less odor the better. Plus, curious,does the finish of the paint chosen have any significance with the intensity of the odor? Does the color of the paint chosen make any significant difference in the intensity of the odor? I need to find a paint or brand that will allow me to pick a variety of colors with as little odor as possible. I have respiratory issues and also very sensitive to scents,so would greatly appreciate to hear your recommendations. Thank you.

[@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.

[@michaelwayne1977]

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

[@AKJammer1]

You didn't say in the video, you probably did in others, but what grit sandpaper do you use for the sanding between coats?

[@jefferyg70]

We painted our house years ago using the SW Super Paint. Our painter really liked it. He said it went on smoothly, and it has held up well. I thought it was expensive back then, but it was nothing like the current price - yikes! Fortunately, my wife found a coupon and it saved us a ton of money back then. We used different sheens in different rooms. The flat does not look quite as good - a little faded - after several years, but the Satin still looks very good. I would question your "cleanability test." You used the same section of the magic eraser on the second and third samples. I wonder if they'd have cleaned better and left less residue if you'd have used a clean section of the magic eraser on each sample.

[@marcl2213]

Interesting test about SW paints, i didn’t know they had so much categories. For the «washability» of different liquids and markers I would have waited 4 weeks instead of 2. They say paint take a month to fully cure, it feel dry after 2 weeks but it’s not completely dry. So this what may cause de paint to get to your fingers. Next week I have to do a hallway full of dirty fingerprints from kids, i’m going to wash with a degreaser first than paint. This situation, similar to the one on your video, implies that washing is not enough, you have to repaint the surface. First, any soap you will use will leave a residue of some sort, you’ll have to rinse and rinse and hope everything will look fine once all is dry (good luck with that). Second, you’re going to spend more time on that cleaning step than if you would simply repaint, it’s a lot faster and you get the original «spotless» look. Thanks for the video!

[@dminds8969]

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

[@lindamcginnis5741]

Thank you, so informative and taught so well!

[@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

[@ChristopherHugginsAndCompany]

What primer and paint would you use to cover a 10 year old pressure treated deck? Most of the paint from the past will be removed (but not all). Thanks for your opinion.

[@YellowBunchofBananas]

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

[@williamsaunders3382]

Velvet is now my favorite sheen too.

[@alexanderjamieson7971]

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

[@stephaniek2913]

Looking forward to your Benjamin Moore comparison. This video was great. Sherwin-Williams is 40% off this weekend and Benjamin Moore says no color matching can exactly get their colors due to proprietary science so do I shell out the big bucks and is it worth it? I have painted countless times with BM. My only experience with SW was their Cashmere (?) line which left tons of roller marks on my loft ceiling. Too thick.

[@Theoriginaldaddy]

On the topic of Sherwin-Williams paint, You had another video painting vinyl siding with a sprayer. Which line of paint from sherwin would be the best for vinyl siding ? Thanks !

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

I used the super paint exterior and sprayed without thinning. worked awesome and stands up to florida heat and rain.

[@YellowBunchofBananas]

Make sure you pick one of the vinylsafe colours and don't go darker than the factory colour.

[@cr4n135]

I’ve used the higher priced emerald paint for trim. It’s a nice paint performs real well but the painters tape ripped chunks off on removal, and guess what? Had to repaint the whole trim in the room. Just use regular unless you’re free handing.

[@sudhirpatel9010]

Cost of paint(material) is generally 20% and labor is 80% when homeowner hires painter to do the paint job. There is a big difference in quality of workmanship. Eggshell or satin finish requires more thorough surface prep for a beautiful finish. Flat paint is recommended if the walls are not in perfect conditions. Since paint is not cheap anymore, customer must ask for receipts from the store showing clearly which paint was purchased by your contractor. I worked as a manager for SW over 30+ years prior to retiring.

[@brandonweaver6703]

It’s funny how you mentioned the paint washing off the wall 😂 I’m in the process of selling my current home was built a few years ago and the baseboard paint ( worse ) and the wall paint comes right off the wall when being washed. I don’t use really hard products as well.

[@wearefamilE]

Shouldn’t magic erase be made a little wet before using? Also yes duration should be in the mix. Cost in Canada is most likely higher than USA and cost depends on individual accounts with SW

[@phillyfathead]

Excellent as always!! Was that a 1/2” nap roller you used?

[@-DexterMorgan-]

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

[@jeffcox6539]

The magic eraser is basically a 600 grit sandpaper.

[@PrettyGoodLookin]

It leaves streaks behind.

[@YellowBunchofBananas]

Yup. Made of melamine.

[@fuzzyfriendlydoggy]

There was a study last month showing how each magic eraser releases millions of microplastics.

[@ocdtechtalk]

If you are buying magic eraser STOP. It's just melamine. You can buy bags of it much cheaper then a magic eraser. MARKETING

[@deadskimountaineer]

@@fuzzyfriendlydoggyMicroplastics are today’s asbestos. They come from damn near everything and people aren’t concerned about it enough.

[@KarlaMalone-u9k]

I grabbed a gallon of sherwin Williams paint from the habitat store for a basement stairway. I hadn’t bought any paint for a while but I remembered them being a quality paint. Unfortunately it must have been the cheapest line of paint because I ended up needing three coats to actually cover. Will def do more research before purchasing paint again.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

that is one of the problems with having multiple lines. hard to maintain brand when folks are using completely different quality levels under 1 name.

[@Coffeedad]

Do you like those roller sleeves? Which are they and what size like 1/2 or 3/4?

[@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!

[@AMJordanYT]

So helpful! Thank you, Jeff!

[@tearsofbreaks]

Can you compare the paints between the brands? Reco For low end, washable, high end?

[@donf3058]

Most of our house is SW Emerald paint, but the washability I think is a bit suspect. Even the most gentle of washing removes the sheen of the paint (we use satin/eggshell everywhere other than bathrooms). Maybe we did something wrong when painting, or maybe just cleaning the surface is all that counts with no care for the finish being somewhat obvious in different angles/lighting. I'd be very curious to see the comparison of Benjamin Moore (which you mentioned you will work on), not sure if PPG [Pittsburgh Paints] are also available north of the border, but would be curious as well.

[@uoohoo99]

TMI. I've worked with professional painters for years. I've NEVER seen them sand walls between coats EVER! Only on furniture. And most painters like the Superpaint. Also, just use a moist magic eraser.

[@dwightguthrie6278]

My wife does all the painting for us and would like to know what roller you are using. Thanks!

[@KylearnBT]

23:49 It's pretty clear to see here the magic eraser on the high end paint left residue in a wide swath on the crayon on the high end paint. Looks like it just spread it out instead of cleaning it.

[@williammcmillan7502]

A professional painter once told me that SW is all they use (didn't specify which line). He also swears by their brushes. I learned that painters are particular and very protective of their brushes.

[@davidaffholter4683]

Thanks Jeff! 🎨

[@juliac406]

I used Emerald paint in the bedroom. 1 coat looked OK but color was to bright & even worse as the light changed. It was very easy to use. Then found the correct color at the now closed Kelley Moore store.

[@lynnh7694]

I paint rentals with Pro-Mar 200. Its scrubs clean and is very durable. Fancying up the label names don't fool me.

[@malikto1]

Emerald paint in Maryland is just under $40/gal at Home Depot. Huge price difference.

[@teebles]

Can you explain what makes a good brush too? I bought some at Costco recently and found the bristles super soft, too soft somehow and found they bunch together. Are there any particular brush brands you use and recommend? Thanks!

[@johnmitchell9890]

The Simms brushes and rollers at Costco are so awful.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

I like a soft brush from purdy for cutting in walls and a stiff brush for painting trim. Cheers!

[@YellowBunchofBananas]

​@@johnmitchell9890They're decent when you need a disposible brush 😉

[@scrappylifter8318]

I use the SW Super Paint with air purifying technology. It has 0 VOC and doesn’t smell. I buy when it’s on sale.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

just remember the voc's are in the colorants added so the lighter the color the less voc's.

[@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”…🙄

[@bertpainter8385]

Way too many variables to give experience reasons. I've painted 40 years. Done commercial, residential, low end, high end, new work, old work, track homes, custom homes etc. This was a decent video, but there's much more ins an outs left out. Really need 30+ days for paint to cure for scrubbing depending on humidity. Cleaning walls after painting always leaves a wipe mark when looking into light on an angle. You can buff it out as you clean with dry soft cloths to help avoid it, but it will still show if you're anal about things. SW 400 flat for new work was best in the 80's for builders because it touch up so good. Cheap but did what the builder and contractor wanted. Later they change formula and found 200 was best in 2000's, but left a slight sheen difference for touch ups. Builders needed a good touch up paint due to contractors destroying walls etc. BM products were bad for touchups. No paint with a sheen, like low lusters or gloss will touch up right. Cashmere like others said goes on like butter. Probably best bang for your buck. Super was ok also for the price. Emerald is very good but way to pricey when I was painting. Liked duration a lot also. Good all around paint and contractors who did a lot of work like myself could get great pricing. I still use on my own home inside and out. Found SW paints for dark colors was tougher to keep and even flow with brush and roll. Definitely had to do a wall at a time to limit differences. Having a guy cut L to R while another followed with roller for dark colors worked best with the right sleeve. Like I said so many other variables with painting. I wasn't a fan of painting for people after I learned all I needed to know. The other trades are my easier to trouble shoot problems. I did a lot of remodeling too, but always had painting accounts for the crews. After awhile I chose to let them do the work the way I wanted it done. Also painting for living is tough on the body. Same motions over and over kill you as the years go by.

[@outbackwack368]

I painted my entire interior with $50 Valspar and it covered in 1 coat and looks beautiful. No way I will spend $100 a gallon for paint. Painter wanted $7500 and it cost me $700... no brainer...

[@SarahMyers79]

I just bought a gallon of emerald trim paint and it was $120! Luckily it was on sale but i didn't realize it was that much or i wouldn't have bought it.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

use a stiff brush to apply and remember less is more when painting trim 1 gallon will do a whole house if applied right. Cheers!

[@Inbal_Feuchtwanger]

Funny I use a magic eraser on my walls as well, its a very fine sand that leaves the paint on pretty well while removing the residue. I just use a mid grade Benjamin moore paint as well. I find the magic eraser works best though with just a tad bit of water on it, not too much but just enough to minimize the abrasiveness of it. It takes off the stain easier and leaves the paint on better. You dont want to use a dry magic eraser on your walls.

[@thec4ke]

Superpaint and Opulence/Cashmere are both vinyl acrylic resin paints. Nice finish, especially with the Cashmere, but not a good choice for cleanability, especially when solvents/chemicals are involved. If you wanna save a little money for something cleanable try the duration line, same resin type as Emerald for a little less.