How Bad is Cheap House Paint? Let's Find Out!

Best house paint brand? One paint coat coverage, ease of application, stain coverage, stain resistance tested. Valspar Pro, Colorplace (sold at Walmart), Valspar Signature, Behr Marquee, Pittsburgh, Dutch Boy, HGTV Sherwin Williams, Sherwin William Emerald, PPG Timeless, and Glidden Premium.
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[@bangerswithstrangers]

I swear I have bought so many things, from chain lube to rust remover, based on your tests and videos. Super helpful content, as always!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you!

[@HTCkiwi]

I wish I could say the same. Not a single one of these paint brands is available in shops in my country. At least, I've never seen them and I do a lot of painting. And the same can be said for the lubes, oils, saw blades, etc. I does however give you a nice example where to look for and I love to see a top price brand being beaten by a price fighter (not the case with paint today, but in general).

[@DurinSBane-zh9hj]

duct tape, thread locker, rust remover...

[@bangerswithstrangers]

HTCkiwi that’s a bumber. I have bought at least 10 different items that PF has tested. It is especially sweet when you see bargain tools/fluids/batteries hold up to the high dollar stuff. I really like any videos he does involving small gas engines because I work with them on my minibike channel.

[@Cautionary_Tale_Harris]

Same here, Charles!

[@lewisparrott8381]

I'm disappointed. Was expecting to see which paint ran the lawnmower the longest.

[@ProjectFarm]

lol. Great video idea!

[@mikemead2315]

LOL......lol.......LOL🤣😂

[@thomasmogensen1]

Hehe yeah good one!! 😎 😅

[@ac.creations]

maybe some oil based paints

[@SF-ku2hp]

A C Creations oil base in the crankcase I suggested that over a year ago would be pretty interesting to watch

[@houchi69]

This channel is literally the one stop shop for people who owns a home, buying a home, and thinking about buying a home in the future. Pure awesomeness.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you very much!

[@charitysweetcharity3091]

Don't forget those who own a lawnmower!!!! Lol!

[@Xyphren]

@@charitysweetcharity3091 I never knew how much stuff a Lawn mower can run on.

[@dontwanta]

This channel good for anyone that breathes oxygen.

[@TheCoolDave]

Yea, I know, many products he has tested I have gone out to buy (when needed) and I have been happy with the results....even saving money over the bigger brands...

[@hmbogi]

Emerald goes on sale a few times a year. Ask when the next sale is and buy it! Wipe mistakes promptly or you'll struggle to clean splatters and drips . Emerald is absolutely worth the price.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the feedback.

[@Deadly_RNG]

typically a sale every 3-4months and you can bet your bottom dollar on a 30% sale on any holiday weekend.

[@habibimaya]

You cant use emerald exterior when temperatures are over 90 degrees. It dries to fast to spray or brush without lap marks.

[@jayatsOX]

That was very helpful.

[@HermeneuticsMatter]

@@habibimaya that’s pretty much any exterior paint. That’s why Sherwin Williams created Flex Temp and has now combined that product as well as Resilience into Latitude

[@ckm-mkc]

The reality is that unless you are DIYing, the paint is a fraction of the labor costs, so investing in the best paint is the wisest move....

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you!

[@AKGirthQuake]

Good point

[@JonathanBrooks]

Nailed it buddy. Better to buy something that lasts more years than keep paying me to paint it.

[@carlangelo653]

My dad told me a similar thing. When he was helping me choose paint for my room. I said "Let's just get the cheaper stuff, it's just paint anyways". He told me to get the more pricey ones, because they were more durable and lasted longer. Now I understand why.

[@Mixwell1983]

@@nopinionocomnt umm plenty of people having remodels and paint their interior.. Think of elder folks or people who don't have the skills.. People with money who would rather pay someone to repaint their interior.. Hell if I had the money I wouldnt be painting my own house. I am decent and quick but i just dislike painting. Done it enough times in my rental property. I do enjoy itfor example painting my sons room when he was born but maintenence painting i hate.

[@Therealphantomzero]

Project farm can literally make me watch paint dry.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you!

[@MrNeelmatt]

Right 😂😂😂

[@jayatsOX]

That was funny!

[@Ranveer_sangha03]

Damn this guy is so honest and hardworking I wish him only best of luck for future success And millions sub and views

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks so much!

[@TheRealDanBell]

He has more than eclipsed a million! Almost at 2 mill now.

[@Bri-bn5kt]

@@TheRealDanBell He just broke 2M. God bless this man. I love his channel so much. He's in my top 3 along with Louis Rossman and the LockPickingLawyer (I strongly suggest you check out both, you'll love them)

[@TheRealDanBell]

@@Bri-bn5kt I've seen lock picking lawyer I'll check out the other one.

[@Bri-bn5kt]

@@TheRealDanBell Excellent! He does component-level repair on macbooks and phones (he hates apple) but he's a MASSIVE force in the Right-to-Repair movement. A very important, growing movement that needs as many people as possible. He does a lot of lobbying for it, and he talks about RTR, the shady practices of a lot of companies that try to take away your right to ownership, and RTR friendly products, like the Framework laptop. Check him out! Even if you're not into electronics, he's fascinating to watch.

[@paulhopkins1905]

It would be a good time to revisit this test. I would include brands like Benjaman Moore and Pratt and Lambert. Also, a test on how well they stay in a brush or roller without dripping, and how well they lay down without brush marks would be helpful

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the suggestion.

[@liuj88]

@@ProjectFarm Perhaps also testing how additives like Floetrol/Penetrol and/or water and mineral spirits affect the fluidity and other performance aspects of each brand?

[@mesjosh363]

Agree!

[@AmericanPatriots87]

I can't stop binge-watching this freaking channel lol

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you!

[@Aural.Illusions]

Same!

[@thehouseofstark]

Same - I'm always waiting for the "very impressive" test result. It's like I hear myself saying it just as.... Project Farm is narrating it? Dave? Mike? Rick? Dude PF if you read this what is your first name?

[@stevethea5250]

@@ProjectFarm where's Dulux and Four seasons etc?

[@Khorne_of_the_Hill]

Me too! I don't do any home improvement stuff, so I have no idea why lol

[@PcItalian]

Cheap and easy test: Trashbags. Are expensive trash bags able to hold more? Or are you paying more for the same thing!?!?!

[@groupsaredumb]

Definitely get Hippo Sak trash bags. Those things are amazing. 1.02 mil.

[@socialjusticewarrior9601]

A lot of it depends on the thickness (mil)

[@groupsaredumb]

@@socialjusticewarrior9601 I'm down with the thickness.

[@benzracer]

I'll tell you right now husky trash bags should be left on the shelf. Awful.

[@ElwoodPDowd-nz2si]

Just read the "mil" rating. At .8 they begin to be durable.

[@nj-mike5112]

Todd, I would like to personally thank you for all that you do here in your continued reviews of products and the awesome testing and fact checking that goes behind them. You are one the few KZbin personalities who hasn't sold themselves out to outside advertisers and/or the free trial product endorsement vultures. Thank you for this! You've made my business (and i'm sure others) way more efficient and reliable when it comes to product purchasing. It's a pleasure to donate to your Patreon page and I hope it does you and your family well! Please keep up your great work.

[@LoganDark4357]

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[@DARTH-VADER-SW]

You’re the MAN. Smart, detailed and a money saver.

[@ProjectFarm]

!

[@justme_gb]

Home Depot needs to use PF videos as training videos.

[@exshenanigan2333]

i was expecting you to check their viscosity, boil them for two hours and race all together at the end.

[@ProjectFarm]

lol. You're right! I need to redo this one!

[@dangleason9023]

He could still do that, there's gotta be plenty of that paint left! Do I hear a part II? haha

[@Muffins77]

Lets see how well the wood paneling paint holds up to burning the paneling.

[@jor-d5640]

LMFAO!

[@HariSeldon913]

@@ProjectFarm You might want to skip the freezing to -40 with the paints.

[@larrysaylor6770]

Being a painter myself I can tell you that emerald is a phenomenal paint.. it lays down nicely as well giving you a smoother finish than most others.. 2 paint videos so close together, right up my alley lol.. great vid!!!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you!

[@bailey2624]

i can buy cheaper paint that works better.

[@larrysaylor6770]

@@bailey2624 such as?

[@Mygoditsfullofstars]

@@larrysaylor6770 I'm a painter too, Emerald is in the top tier for residential interiors. I wouldn't put too much stock into his claim that he can find better for cheaper.

[@skeetorkiftwon]

@@Mygoditsfullofstars I like both Emerald and Duration. I like the way Duration cuts, the workability is a little better, but Emerald is a superior quality in the long run. I don't guarantee any other paint.

[@evilutionltd]

Mr Farm: I'm going to need 10 tins of paint, a 5lb weight, some dry wall, a shoe, a piece of plastic tube, some crayons and some mustard. Mrs Farm: *sigh*.

[@ProjectFarm]

lol. Great point!

[@johndozier8433]

And one of your favorite towels, honey...

[@Jim-hd6wk]

This is such an awesome comparison. As a professional painter I find this info super helpful to ensure my customers get the best finish. Thanks for all the hard work

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks and you are welcome!

[@walmartdog1142]

One of my friends is a painter and used to formulate paint. For coverage, he says the paint that weighs the most has superior coverage.

[@ProjectFarm]

Great tip!

[@CUBEoneVX]

@@ProjectFarm can you confirm that?

[@joelizak3513]

To bad my wife isn't paint.... she'd cover.

[@Green-Mountainboy]

@@joelizak3513 I hope for your well being she never sees that comment lol

[@jeffreydutra]

Too bad we cant get lead paint any more then amirite

[@arnoldm889]

Can you test to see the cheapest gift I can get my wife without her hating it

[@ProjectFarm]

lol. That's a tough one!! I'm still trying to figure out Ms. Farm too.

[@scorpio6587]

Something you make for her.

[@skeetorkiftwon]

@@ProjectFarm The secret is this: Tell her to guess what you got her/where you're taking her/what you're doing. Whatever she guesses (that isn't sarcastic) you feign shock that she got it on the first guess...then do exactly that. It works almost every time.

[@andypeterson2647]

You can always give her a lawn mower.

[@michaelseater1004]

A dating app.

[@DJRuno1]

Oh man, this guy answers questions i didnt even know i had!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you!

[@MessalineApghar]

That's the best kind

[@blubberdust]

I've been painting with emerald for years, this video makes me feel very validated

[@ikeyeet8312]

I Just used super paint and am very impressed. $39 a gallon.

[@charlesenfield2192]

I've been using Sherwin Williams paints for years. I didn't know it performed this much better all around. I use it because it's easy to apply, it covers well, and it levels great. I can cut in with a brush, let it dry, then apply two coats with a roller and you can't see the cut-in. It will make a bad painter look good. I've used that really thick stuff in the past and always got horrible looking results.

[@Jeffsdata_0]

Same. I randomly used it for a project and have never used anything else,

[@MyAngrySanta]

I used to spend more for multiple costs of cheap paint with what Sherman Williams does in one. An absolute revalation I learned 15 years ago

[@mrteosanchezz]

@@ikeyeet8312 you should try Cloverdale Super II. It's the same price as SW superpaint but much better. I actually don't like most SW products that much.

[@MidwestSirenProductions]

Me: “I have so much studying to do...” Also me: “Ooooooh another Project Farm video!”

[@ProjectFarm]

Lol

[@stonent]

Same!

[@fmsracing442]

Wood deck stains test, especially long term sun exposure.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you for the video idea!

[@_droid]

I would have liked to see Benjamin Moore (Ace Hardware) in this test. It hangs out with the Sherwin Williams expensive paints. I use it on my exterior because it holds up to weather way better than the cheap stuff.

[@ProjectFarm]

Great recommendation! Thank you

[@GreenAppelPie]

I absolutely love Benjamin Moore Waterborn for ceilings. It blows every other ceiling paint out of the water. Yes I said love. ❤️

[@Johnadude3]

I make ben moore for a living. Im a paint guy at ace hardware, I can promise regal would make a mockery of all these paints, and aura would just be total overkill

[@caseytbss]

Johnadude3 thank you for pointing that out. Some of these people don’t get it

[@rueridge7597]

☣droid☣ Absolutely! Benjamin Moore is top shelf

[@ryanwilson5936]

For ~$20 a gallon as a diy’er, Glidden Premium has done me pretty well. Although there is a difference between good and not so good paint, more goes into the finished result than just brand. Knowing what you’re doing goes a long way. Good stuff man!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks!

[@joesbarbecue1]

This channel is invaluable on so many levels. Thank you for your work!

[@ProjectFarm]

You're very welcome!

[@misterwalkway2189]

Good on you for being straight up with everyone. No sponsors, no BS, just well thought out tests. We need more channels like yours.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you very much!!

[@funnyyylock]

honestly man

[@rueridge7597]

How can you do legitimate test without Benjamin Moore products??? Unquestionably one of the finest house paint companies ever

[@ppumpkin3282]

Maybe. But in my neighborhood its expensive.

[@Revlemmon]

Lot of places don't have a Benjamin Moore supplier near by like my town. But I do have a Sherwin Williams.

[@dennisgarber]

I don't think Ben Moore holds a candle to Duration. I used lots of Ben Moore around 2003-2008. Lots of fading, lots of early mildew, not as thick or drip free, no elasticity, etc. People think because they pay more, they get more. You can't get more than what you pay, but you can get less. That said, only Ben Moore forced their customers into one coat dirty white in 2003, a decade after all other companies switched to allowing clean whites that required three coats. For this reason alone, it was worth switching to Benjamin Moore. 2003 was first year that SW introduced an array of colors that require 9 coats, else 2 coat of Grey (shifted to target color) plus 3 minimum of target color. This can cost ten thousand dollars additionally on new construction in a custom home, easily. This cost is usually borne by the painter, since the homeowners and general contractors are not honest enough with themselves to cover.... The fade free Aurora has never been seen in town of 200k people, as the tint machines are too expensive. Nevertheless, sadly fade free only applies to interiors where fading should seldom be a problem.

[@ledsled01]

Benjamin Moore is my favorite. It would have been nice to see how it did in this test. Not complaining though. I have put it up against some of these already.

[@drew5334]

About to bid a paint job painting over completely black walls with white and the product performance knowledge from this video is gonna help me reduce my # of coats and thus the labor cost. Keep doing what you're doing PF! We all appreciate it!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you very much and I wish you the best of success

[@Leonardokite]

Excellent. Your review was thorough enough that one can choose a paint based on surface conditions, expected environmental exposures, and cost. Can't beat that❗

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you!

[@hipsabad]

no Benjamin Moore?!?!

[@turtleman5111]

I own a house and was always a Behr guy. After watching this, I tried the Glidden Pro. It was GREAT! Very smooth rolling+trimming. Covered very well. Of course I always do 2 coats, and it looks perfect! None of the usual bleed-thru at the cutting of the corners. I highly recomend it. That's what I will be using from now on.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for sharing!

[@srvdean3024]

This is what I'm talking about. I've stood in the paint aisle reading cans for an hour and was more confused than when I started. Patreon for life

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for watching and being a Patreon!

[@benji376]

Some day I’ll find your videos relevant for when I’m buying a product you have reviewed. In the meantime, the videos are really calming to watch and are properly made.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you!

[@benji376]

Project Farm thank YOU! And thanks for answering. I will always watch your videos.

[@dogewisdom9921]

Unbelievable effort from this guy. This guy deserves a medal

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you for the positive comment!

[@484848474]

Back in the 80's my kids "decorated" one of the bedrooms of our apartment with wax crayons. We were getting ready for a move but I didn't want to be held responsible for refurbishing the walls,so, I experimented. First thing I tried was to coat the wall with shellac. This was followed by a middle of the road interior egg=shell paint. Lo and behold ,the crayon "art" was totally covered by the paint with nothing showing through. Try it,what's to lose?

[@ProjectFarm]

Nice!

[@komitadjie]

Shellac is an amazing blocker, you can coat just about *anything* with that stuff, and it'll seal it away on one side.

[@Justin-C]

Zinsser makes a Shellac based primer and it's the way to go if you need to paint over something that's been stained (like 80's pine trim or cabinets). Not very cheap though @ $40+ a gallon

[@loopy4517]

@@Justin-C I use Zinsser as a primer over old paint whether it's gloss or flat or anything in between. It never fails. It also hides stains better than anything I've used before.

[@radioactivelarry]

A good shellacking always seems to work!

[@dirby89]

3 of the top 5: Emerald, Valspar Signature, and the Lowe’s HGTV paint are all owned by Sherwin-Williams 😂 as someone who sells paint, this was very thorough and an excellent review! While I can understand that time is an issue with doing these extensive tests, keep in mind that curing can take over a week depending on the conditions of where you live. The longer the paint is allowed to cure will greatly improve all of the metrics measured here. But as a comparison video it doesn’t matter as much. Amazing work! Subscribed

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks! Thanks for watching and subscribing!

[@btbinnovationsllc6815]

I was told by people at Menards that Dutch Boy paint is also made by Sherwin Williams.

[@Jin-Ro]

@@btbinnovationsllc6815 SW do indeed own Dutch boy. However, SW don't force those acquired companies to change their formulas. They're fairly autonomous in that regard.

[@dannyo3317]

Interesting. At one time, years ago, Color Place was a Valspar paint. I got that information from a technical person at Valspar. Evidently, things have changed since then.

[@MrKrb79]

Dutch boy as well.

[@eugeniahobbs41]

I worked in a paint lab in the U.S., it’s all about the resin used. At that time, it was very expensive to manufacture latex resin and most paint companies purchased latex resin by the truckload or railcar from either Borden or PPG. P.S. more titanium dioxide used makes for better hiding. Oil based resin paints are a different story altogether, however, the amount of TiO2 used in the pigment blend for either oil or latex based paint - is the key to good “hiding” .

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for sharing!

[@jerryschneider145]

Thanks for spending all that money and time doing that test. I learned a lot.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you!

[@ACGator03]

I watch many of the Project Farm reviews, but this one was the most applicable for me. I just started my home interior repaint project today and purchased enough Emerald to repaint my 3000+ Sq ft house. This channel is the only reason Sherwin Williams earned my business today. Thanks Project Farm.

[@ProjectFarm]

You are welcome! Thanks for the feedback.

[@elizabethvaux4420]

I worked at Home Depot in the Paint Department for 4 and a half years, and I can say I'm glad my interpretations of all literature and TDS's were accurate. I'd love to see you try out the new and improved Behr Ultra line, they made it MUCH more scuff resistant and I think it would perform extremely well in these tests you made!!! :) Thanks for all your hard work, Project Farm!!

[@ProjectFarm]

You are welcome!

[@YDCFF_]

I've been painting professionally for 33 years. Now that Sherwin Williams bought out MAB and Duron, They incorporated they're best products in to the SW line. By eliminating their top competition, (other than Benjamin Moore, my new 2nd choice) No One can compete with their top products now. Behr is one of my last choices. The best SW paint is very expensive, but they treat their contractors very well. I currently get a 40% discount on paint. I get their best products for what the box stores are charging for theirs.

[@elizabethvaux4420]

@@YDCFF_ I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but SW gives steep discounts to prosumers for the same reason clothes at department stores are always "on sale". The fact that you have 40% is, however, rather remarkable. You say that Behr is one of your last choices, however, there are vast differences in feel and texture of *all* paint products. Perhaps you've been painting w/ something like the Promar series. If you went right to Behr Marquee, their "best" product, it'd feel like you're painting with glue in comparison. I'm not here to say that Behr is the absolute best no matter what, I'm just asking you to have some perspective. I put way too much effort into knowing the technical details of not only the products I sold, but also the products of other companies. HD was lucky to have me, and ngl I wouldn't mind working there again. Anyhow, I do hope things have been alright for you during the pandemic, as professional painters have seen a huge hit overall.

[@YDCFF_]

@@elizabethvaux4420 I am someone that actually uses the products and has to give a warranty for the work. You work retail for a reason. After 33 years I know how it covers and I know how long it lasts. Pro Mar is a cheap MAINTENECE coating for apts etc. It's obvious you know nothing about paint comparing Behrs best to something like Pro Mar.

[@elizabethvaux4420]

@@YDCFF_ I understand tone doesn't easily carry over text, I'm sorry if you've interpreted my previous comment as condescending or arrogant. I am fully aware that SW and Ben Moore have paints that are just plain better. No doubt about it. I've even sent customers that were in HD *to* local paint stores for specific specialty paints. When it comes to comparing products, I put too much time and effort into understanding everything... during my free time. At home. I look at technical documents and spreadsheets and SDS sheets and literally any literature available. To put it into perspective, HD sold a Varathane water-based stain that was tint-able. I was the only person who could get it to work, because there was no easily available literature. I was the only one that managed to bully an engineer into emailing me the alpha documentation. I taught coworkers how to use it to their advantage for over a year and a half before Rustoleum ended up sending *anything*. I could tell you every graco tip you'd need for any of the HD paints, and most of the SW paints. That being said, with regard to me not knowing the difference between promar/marquee, It was an apples/oranges comparison. Marquee paint feels super thick in comparison to Promar, and that's just a fact. The "comparable" behr product would be the i100/i300 paints. PPG (ditched the Glidden name) has a pro-series as well for maintenance coats, but they stopped making a deep base which was lame. Information about paint is just a passion of mine, and I love sharing knowledge of it with others. You say I work retail for a reason, and I'm honestly not bothered by that comment. When I started working there, I had just turned 18. Loads of people didn't trust any information/product knowledge I would say bc all they saw was a young girl working in a retail store. My supervisor didn't bother testing me on PK because I could recite all instructions and warranties of any product you'd pick off of the shelf. I do appreciate the challenge you've given of me proving that I do know what I'm talking about. You absolutely know your trade, and I'm not disagreeing with you on any front. If you feel more comfortable with a different brand of paint, you've gotta use it! I put loads of effort into the knowledge I've acquired, and I do hope that you respect that. My perspective is if I learn something about a product that maybe one out of a thousand customers actually want info on, I'll absolutely learn it. When I learn 100 things that 1/1000 people would benefit from, I'll absolutely go for it. In the past, I've saved customers thousands of dollars for botched work, unresponsive contractors, and finding deals for anything I can. My crowning achievement was an older lady that was trying to fix up her (deceased) mother's house. I ended up saving her 10,000 dollars just on materials. I will never forget the beginning-to-end work I did for her. I drove lift equipment to take down loads of pallets, I even put them into her vehicle. I was with her from start to finish and I'm proud of it. I know what I'm talking about, but I absolutely accept that other people are just gonna know more than I do. That's a fact of life. It's like saying "I'm the strongest man in the world!" when you've got STEEP competition, and likely *not* the strongest. It seems you didnt get to the end of what I had said in the previous comment, so I'll say it again. I really hope your business is doing well in the pandemic, especially now, since deck work just plain wont stick (generally), and exterior work now would probs end up with the paint being very gelatinous/gummy-like. With the virus goin around, interior work I'd imagine is pretty hard to find.

[@nolan122]

I do work at sherwin Williams, and I gotta let you guys know that the $50 price for emerald is with the 40% discount.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the feedback.

[@achi2576]

I wish you had Benjamin Moore up there too

[@ProjectFarm]

Sorry about that

[@hdwblade]

Bro you're the MAN for this!! I wish I would have seen this before we spent 3 weeks painting and repainting my living room and kitchen last year!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you!

[@Paulhartrocks]

Just finished painting much of my interior with Sherwin Williams Duration for the walls and Emerald for the trim, and I have to admit that I will probably never ever go back the cheap Home Depot/Lowes stuff again. Huge difference in all ways, including application, coverage, finish. No regrets, definitely worth the extra money.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the feedback.

[@whasian1487]

I was flipping houses as a hobby for years before the market went crazy. Duration for walls and Emerald for trim and doors was my go to. Despite knowing I'll be selling the property, it's a huge time saver and worth saving an aching back.

[@ljprep6250]

I painted a couple of rooms for clients with Emerald and Marquee, and they both proved to cover better, roll much more easily, and stink less than the other paints. Emerald was $10/gal more than Marquee (still is) and it is definitely worth it. That's all I've used in my home since 2014. I saved a few bucks by going with the A-100 contractor paint at Sherwin Williams and regretted it 7 years later when it began chalking a bit. The next coat of paint the outside of my house gets is SW Duration, or maybe their SuperPaint.

[@ronskopitz2360]

Thank you for this!! It pretty much verifies what I’ve always found with paint - you get what you pay for. If there’s ever a round two for this, please please please try to get some Benjamin Moore in the mix. Thick like pancake batter, but truly “next level”...

[@ProjectFarm]

Great recommendation! Thank you

[@ClaytonYatescarenthusiast]

Agreed and water based alkyd urethane from Sherwin Williams

[@GreenAppelPie]

Clayton Yates yes yes yes! And ceiling paints!

[@vaderladyl]

Many are as thick as batter too,not only that one.

[@ronskopitz2360]

@@vaderladyl I’ve tried “top-of-the-line” Behr, Valspar, and Sherwin Williams. They don’t come close to the Benjamin Moore, but the SW is definitely better than the other two. What have you had success with?

[@jberg8159]

No Benjamin Moore?

[@RobertJToledo]

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! I really appreciate honest independent reviews. Especially the ones with scientific test to back it up.

[@ProjectFarm]

You are so welcome!

[@lithuets]

When I painted my house (around the time this video was posted) where I live Behr basic was $22 and Marqee was $45. I was trying to save money so I did basic in the 1st room. For the next room they accidentally mixed Marquee, but honored the price of basic. The rest of my house was Painted with Marquee. Twice the cost, but only 1 coat instead of 2, so that meant half the paint use, and more importantly half the time spent!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for sharing!

[@bobbyrutherford5170]

I let my phone play through all the ads something I only do with my favorite subscribers That deserve it. I guess some people don't realize when they watch the ads it helps KZbin stars. Again thanks for all you do!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you for the feedback!

[@FreshSqueezedSeider]

I do think there is an important brand missing from this test. No Benjamin Moore?

[@genemyers9134]

Yep the best.

[@eightys4ever]

Yes, please. Anyway to add in Ben Moore? I work with a guy who swears by Ben Moore like I do with Sherwin Williams.

[@hedlcm]

Dunn Edwards, Vista,F&W and others brands

[@JK-ms7zt]

Rodda paint - Masterpainter

[@theslimeylimey]

Benjamin Moore is fantastic. I've just been repainting my parents white wood handrails with it and the coverage is fantastic. It's like thick creamy oil based paint yet it's water based and doesn't skin over in your paint tray.

[@davewolf8869]

We love you, dude. 5,000 thumbs up to 50 thumbs down, you have of the best thumbs up to thumbs down ratios on KZbin. God speed, brother.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you very much! Positive feedback like yours makes all the time, effort, and expense worth it!! I always strive to do my best and I'm sure the 50 thumbs down deserved. I'll keep working to improve the testing. Thanks again!

[@JayWarrenNCMusic]

As a painting contractor, this lines up with what I've seen in the field. Would've loved to see a Benjamin Moore in this line up, as its on par if not better than SW Emerald in my estimation. Would also love to see a shootout between semi gloss trim paints!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the video ideas.

[@darienredsox1878]

Always enjoy watching these videos. Would also love to see Benjamin Moore, after some experience painting I can tell you that it is worth the extra price from the big box store paint. If you sign up for a cash account at your local paint store you will most likely get a discount on the paint making it not that much more (or cheaper if you consider coverage). Not sure where Project Farm is based but it might be nice to see some comparison with the high end imported European paints if they are available in his area.

[@sonwasup]

Ben Moore is never on any of the tests I looked at. Used Benjamin Moore for many years as well as Sherwin Williams all top grade. But right now prices are getting out of control and I think Benjamin Moore is having a problem with surfactant leaking. If you want to try a very good paint in my opinion at $40 a gallon try behr scuff defense. And I said I would never use behr before

[@wangdangdo4585]

Would like to see an extended test wit this field and BM that would include paint thickness as well as different roller sizes (can instructions as well as non-adherence).

[@brianownsvzw]

Benjamin Moore missing was a huge miss :(

[@viol999]

Now you got me thinking(that can be dangerous)...how about a laundry soap showdown?

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you for the video idea!

[@lucaskiser3294]

That curve is completely calculated. You just confirmed it. Wow

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you!

[@emotionz3]

I’ve been using Bahr for a decade in my home and decided to try a the PPG paint form Home Depot because it was super cheap (by comparison) and I was painting something I didn’t care much about the quality of (a dark closet) I couldn’t believe how much easier the PPG was to work with. Most of my disdain regarding painting can be attributed to how difficult Bahr Premium/Marque make the process. It’s heavier and more difficult to roll, and you need twice as much to cover the same area because it’s so thick it covers significantly less sq ft. I’ve always heard from pro painters that Sherwin Williams is worth the money, and these tests back it up. It’s more durable than thicker paints while having better coverage and easier application. In the long run the PPG at half the price is the best value I think. But if I were doing a project I cared about the results of, I’d prime first. And after seeing these results I think for a few bucks more I’m going to try Sherwin Williams next time...

[@shaunbava1801]

Nothing goes on faster than SW Promar 200. Superpaint goes quick as well but requires a longer dry between coats than Promar. PPG from HD or the cheaper Glidden which is similar isn't bad to work with either. Behr premium is ok but Marquee is way too thick it drags and flashes. I've used the cheaper paint(the old olympic one which is very similar to the PPG) in a living room with kids, in reality it is fine for years, in the real world you won't see a huge difference in these paints. In my house most rooms are painted with SW Superpaint, some with PPG from HD, one with glidden premium,one with Olympic, and some with Valspar. Unless you are trashing your walls they all look good and keep looking good, frankly the $25 glidden premium looks just as good as the rooms painted with $50 superpaint. My investment property is painted with promar and glidden premium, the glidden actually covers better but doesn't paint as fast, again finish quality isn't terribly different between the 2. When a tenant turns over, magiceraser any stains and scuffs, hit them with a brush either blocking primer or paint depending on the severity and then roll a single top coat(you usually don't even need to cut the corners unless they made a real mess of the walls). I'm at the point where i buy the paint wherever it is most convenient, if I'm in Home Depot I'll get PPG, if I'm in lowes I'll buy the SW or Valspar is BM a bit better sure but not enough to bother going to a different store. If you are paying a painter they usually have what they like to use and you just go with it(some swear by superpaint, others promar 200 don't allow them to use the cheap promar 400, and others BM regal, rarely pittsburg) and use what they like to use the cost is insignificant compared to the job.

[@jaynelson5793]

Being a painter for 35+ years. This made me roll my eyes.

[@mycoolkeno]

How many years of painting does it take till I can roll paint with my eyes?

[@Lugnut64052]

Yeah, kinda. Showcase is Lowe's, not HD. Every paint manufacturer has a range of product from cheap trash to premium stuff, and they all get their base material from the same factories. Flats aren't really washable. No Ben Moore tested. etc.

[@grover2727]

Thats a bold statement ! It made raise one eyebrow . Maybe you could explain yourself.

[@JoeStuffz]

This has become one of my favorite review channels I like the mentioning of cost. In some cases, paying more money for less coats ends up making up for it. What if you are hiring painters? The cost of labor may dwarf the cost of paint. $10, $20, maybe even $30 more for the bucket starts looking less expensive. $8-20/hr, and you need to hire then for x hours to paint another coat? If you can do it in 1-2 coats vs 2-4 coats, then the $50 can may also make a difference even if you are doing it as a DIY painting project. If your walls are pretty clean, then the bang-for-the-buck paints will probably make the most sense Mr. Clean Magic Erasers might be out of scope, but at one apartment after the move-out, I think I ended up removing some of the paint when I removed the stain.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you for the video idea!

[@JoeStuffz]

This was a hard lesson I learned later in life. Instead of looking at the cheapest price, I started to look at buying things strategically. Sometimes cheaping out bit me in the end. The other aspect is that I don't have 100% stable income, so maybe I could invest in a more durable product so that it doesn't break when I'm in-between jobs if I'm ahead on the funds at the moment. The third is the "going to Walmart to save that $1 would cost me $1.50 in gasoline", provided I actually did save $0.50 at Walmart. This is also not to mention that the extra time it would take out of my weekend. Driving around too much sometimes wore me out on top of this, and I found myself spending 1/3 to 1/2 of a tank of gasoline to chase these deals. There goes $10-20 right there Cheaping out does have its value, like if you are starting out, if your income can't support something expense (at the moment), or if you aren't sure you'll actually use the thing. Still, they are great life lessons for me

[@marcellemay7721]

From a contractors point of view, especially if you're getting paid by the job, it makes sense to buy good paint. If you can get the job done in less coats, you're simply making more money. The cost of the paint is probably only 25% of the total cost of the job. Prep and labor make up the rest. If you can cut application labor down by half , you've made more money on the job, and the customer gets a better performing product to boot.

[@hosackies]

I just love having this dude scream at me for 15mins while I'm learning new stuff!

[@myxfit]

hahah. Yeah. Every time I watch a video of his after not seeing one for a while, I cringe at his voice at first. Then I get used to it again, and enjoy the video.

[@sagebrushrepair]

@@myxfit I love his diction and his delivery. He sounds like a man that's served on a ship of some sort.

[@timothyjeffs3643]

Huh? Speak up. I can't hear ya 🤣🤣🤣

[@BoredOuttaMySkullBoi]

@@sagebrushrepair I believe he said he served in the Navy for a number of years so that would make sense.

[@Corpsealot]

Insert "watching paint dry" joke here.

[@ProjectFarm]

lol. Let's hear the jokes!

[@icyuranus404]

you know what's more boring than watching paint dry? . ... ..... ....... ..... ... . watching dry paint

[@ShainAndrews]

mashable.com/2016/01/26/paint-drying-film-protest/

[@duke9173]

Knock knock Who’s there? Paint drying I ain’t waiting on that punch line.

[@jimbo5635]

I was going to make a paint joke, but y'all got them all covered.

[@mgweir3252]

I have been a die hard Valspar user ever since I used it to paint a kitchen ceiling. I rolled the ceiling and had no splatter what so ever as well as great coverage. I have been using it for all my painting needs ever since. Catch it on sale and through a 10% military discount on top and it is really a great buy.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for sharing.

[@TheCowboy4000]

If you go to Lowe's you will get a 10% military discount on most items which includes paint well pretty sure at least. I work for Lowe's so I thought that would help you so you don't have to wait for sales.

[@alextabaczynski4721]

Would love to see Benjamin Moore aura in the line up but great video as always!

[@ProjectFarm]

Great recommendation! Thank you

[@bikedawg]

yes, me too. And also, Kelly Moore--they are highly marketed to painters and lots of painters default to using that brand, although, I'm unconvinced that Kelly Moore is actually any good. I recall awhile ago, Consumer Reports rated Benjamin Moore one of the best, but I forget whether it was interior or exterior paint. BTW, wanted to give a donation to Project Farm, but couldn't do a one-time donation...am I missing something?

[@sykohamster]

Good product easy to apply with a satisfying stipple. But it is not a one coat guarantee type paint. It is thicker than most and will leave a reasonably good mil coverage.

[@sykohamster]

@@bikedawg as a professional painter there is a lot more factors that are important than just what PF used. The test were very much homeowner centric which isn't bad but those test just scratch the surface of the purpose of paint. I regularly use paints for was that are $100 a gallon and would have failed the one coat coverage extremely badly. But would have done amazing in scuff resistance. Kelly Moore is a good brand but one of the reason it very popular is they give a very good discount to professionals. That said it is a good product and depending on what you need, they make many application specific paints that excel for particular jobs. For kitchen and bathrooms I really like using DuraPoxy over Benjamin Moore comparable product even though I am required to use BM products more often than not.

[@wallacegrommet9343]

I’ve been playing around with aura since it first appeared. Like the color richness and lack of stipple. Always seemed watery but it covers well.

[@davidc5027]

Yay! Free consumer reports! :) It is time!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you!!

[@Dr.Westside]

Why no Benjamin Moore ? Benjamin Moore Aura is by far the best interior paint on the market . For durability Ben Moore scuff X can not be beat . As a contractor getting it done with a higher quality paint that has more consistent millage and a more even coat is better texture is worth the extra cost . Stop buying your paint at the same store that sells toilets . You wouldn't go to a paint store for lumber , would you ? Cheap paint is just that , cheap paint . You get what you pay for and thicker isn't always better . A lot of painting has to do with the surface you're putting it on and what you're using to put it on . A cheap roller gets or brush gets cheap results . one of the things that gets me so many repeat and new word of mouth customers is the quality of material along with the workmanship .

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you for the recommendation!

[@valpanig]

Be careful with Scuff X, it sticks way too good and makes it impossible to clean up accidental drops on doors and cabinets. Aura more forgiving with clean up.

[@NozomiShinobuCrest]

Would love to see an update video on this with the behr dynasty added in. I'm sure the other brands have updated a bit in 3 years too. Maybe also a tape pull/tape line test? I know some paints would rather peel than pull away in a clean line

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the suggestion.

[@santiagoayala4216]

​@@ProjectFarmhow are you replying to a 1 month old comment on a 4 year old video? Your dedication to your channel is unmatched.

[@JediArbitrator]

Wish you would have tested Benjamin Moore Aura against these as well, I’ve always used it

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the suggestion.

[@williamstone8305]

Expensive and overrated

[@frenchyroastify]

@@williamstone8305 what do you use, dear sir?

[@jamesstegenga383]

O’Leary Ceramic Coat Matte should be tested against these. I have experience with all these products, but Ceramic Coat is clearly the top product amongst these products.

[@wcm68tn]

Agreed. Aura is the best paint I've ever used.

[@zachsbanks]

I’d love to see a comparison of brands of impact driver bits.

[@ThePerpetualStudent]

I have had really good luck with Milwaukee. JMO

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you for the video idea!

[@bhough410]

@@ThePerpetualStudent Strongly agree! Milwaukee is significantly better than the others, Dewalts newer style (silver with yellow band) bits (seems like they "borrowed" the design directly from Milwaukee) are 2nd best, followed by Makita gold 3rd. I've went through hundreds of #2 phillips tips over the last decade, trying all brands sold at the orange & blue box store. *Haven't tried any Menards or HF brands.

[@noobgamer-qb3gq]

Wera are the best

[@MessalineApghar]

@@bhough410 dewalt is up to 5 separate lines of bits ( a basic "chinesium", toughguard, maxfit, maximpact, and flextorque) but i agree even their super-premium flextorque is not quite up to the phosphated shockwaves. TTI has 5 grades too.. Ryobi basic " chinesium", ryobi flex-whatever ( still made of chinese s2) , milwaukee shockwave uncoated, milwaukee shockwave phosphated, and shockwave matrix ( super premium but had QC issues that temporarily stopped production) Some other videoreviewers have placed makita gold as king of the kill and i know it used to be, before all the torsion bits started emerging.

[@melindalevesque3309]

Ive been a painter for 11 years.. this guy is the most honest and real out there. Legit great advice!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks!

[@stevenjames4659]

I’ve used a ton of the Behr Marque paint but recently the folks at the Home Depot were too busy to help me so I went to Lowe’s and picked up the valspar reserve interior paint. I never had one coat coverage with the behr paint but the valspar did cover in a single coat. I was shocked and pleased that I didn’t have to put a second coat.

[@ProjectFarm]

Great feedback, thanks!

[@vaderladyl]

Valspar is a good paint.I use it among Behr.

[@ILruffian]

HD is truly a shit show with regard to employees lately.

[@sawchucksaves1867]

@@ILruffian Went there again today. Can't find an employee to help when you need to find out where something is, and then if you are lucky enough to 'run in to one', they don't know where the product is at. (and I worked there briefly before Covid hit March 2020)

[@ILruffian]

@@sawchucksaves1867 No doubt. I had a delivery of flooring. Pro Desk told me it was on the truck, would be there before noon. No show. no call. Store did not answer for the rest of the day. The next morning at 6:50 AM, two criminal looking dudes with a rented truck show up unannounced to deliver. Tried to get me to sign for everything without a bill of lading.

[@nperson]

I just finished a kitchen painting project using SW Emerald. I was very impressed with how it went on with a airless sprayer. Of course, at the current price of $90 a gallon it should spray well. It levels out beautifully and is very durable. Well worth the cost.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for sharing.

[@bobbygetsbanned6049]

$90/gallon?? The paint better put it's self on the wall for that price!

[@JohnCena-kn9tv]

Congrats on the million subs, you deserve it!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you very much!

[@evangannon8118]

Coming from a sherwin employee who funny enough didn’t use Sherwin’s products before working there I can say the cost of the paint over time definitely decreases in the long run as you’ll need more of the other brands sooner then the emerald (I’m just a part time employee too so this isn’t a marketing scam 😂🤙) another very good product to use is the duration from the Sherwin line, similar to the emerald is has moister and mildew protection so that’s most likely why the mustard stains and such came off fairly easily

[@DoubleD19788]

Who cares about the URL's label on products at this point? WHEN is the PF label coming out?!?!?

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you very much!!

[@susanrutter6558]

WOW! You are amazing and all you do is so thorough! You seem to enjoy all the trials. Thank you so much for educating us; all your information is very refreshing. Keep up your excellent work!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you very much for the positive feedback!

[@gregg3364]

Love that you reused the masking tape board

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you! The timing was perfect

[@vtecjustin]

How about outdoor/exterior home paint???

[@yzmoto80]

SW Emerald also comes in a urethane trim enamel. It is a urethane modified alkyd enamel. If you add Floetrol to it, it’s similar, but not quite, like oil based. But it does go on beautifully, and lays down nice.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the feedback.

[@pulaski1]

Mostly what I have learned is that "one coat coverage" is a lie, which begs the question of what two coats look like over the stripes and stains. If I'm going to have to use two coats anyway, will two coats of cheap paint provide perfect coverage?

[@Cautionary_Tale_Harris]

Ok, I am having one-coat trouble today as well. I'm about to go buy a gallon of white paint from Benjamin Moore. If you want I'll come back and report how it does.

[@HipposaurusRex]

If someone actually comes out with a one coat coverage paint I'll be ecstatic. Generally speaking, I've found the best paints are in the mid range of price. The cheap ones don't cover things well, even after 2 or 3 coats, and the expensive ones cover things well after 2 coats, but not any better than the mid range paints. I'd gladly pay double for a paint that actually is 1 coat coverage.

[@pulaski1]

@@HipposaurusRex That's pretty much my experience too - mid-range is good enough for two-coat coverage, so there is no need to pay top dollar.

[@austinjohnson3977]

I work at a paint store. Our policy is to always tell people to use two coats, No matter what paint their using.

[@austinjohnson3977]

@@HipposaurusRex you'll probably never find that. Even the best paints need at least 2

[@Gave-rf1hr]

None of these paints are available in my country yet here I am watching like mad LMAO

[@wolfmanrebel874]

When I was in Yamastada about the only thing you could paint with came from your own body.

[@38410000]

I don't watch every review you make, but when I do watch, I'm never disappointed! You're SO thorough!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks!

[@Werewolfmage]

When I was selling paint Ben Moore has a anti scuff specific paint called ultra spec scuff x I'd be curious how it compares to emerald for scuff resistance and coverage of emerald vs aura Ben Moore. I was impressed by emerald since it's only 50 and Ben Moore scuff x is around 52 a gallon and aura is around 65 a gallon. Great video

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you for the information on anti scuff paint

[@Cautionary_Tale_Harris]

Yeah that Benjamin Moore paint is some good stuff but you're sure gonna pay for it.

[@Werewolfmage]

@@Cautionary_Tale_Harris very. First time in 5 years I'm not working. Boss laid me off. sales get too slow this time of year. Hopefully I can find a store that does Ben Moore since I am an expert with their paint lol

[@Cautionary_Tale_Harris]

@@Werewolfmage Good luck to you, Pete. I hope you find something you enjoy, even if it isn't what you expected.

[@Pantfoot]

Ultra-Spec is Benny's entry level line. Good stuff, I use it all the time. Their highest-end product is the Aura line, and it's decent. A step down from that is the Regal line, which is my personal favorite, by far.

[@waynebauerjr7426]

Maybe a spray paint showdown in the future...

[@etanthegreat138]

How about a test on power inverters? Would like to see that. I love your channel. Best non biased videos out. Keep it up!

[@TXbeats62]

I'm painting my nursery. Old real wood panels. Primer is down and was stressing about the paint. You are a life saver sir.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks!

[@adamthatguy454]

Excellent test! Something that is hard to account for is workability/usability. You alluded to it with the thickness of the Behr paint. I painted professionally for about 10 years. Many times the end performance/durability may be good, but actually applying the paint is awful. I used some at times that said it was lifetime warranty but putting it on was the biggest pain in the rear. There are also some that will get runs easier than others. This is something people should consider as well.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks! Thanks for the feedback.

[@lisat9707]

Yes Please test this! Most important for DIY people

[@TheMboe76]

Awesome video. As always you were honest, thorough and scientific in your testing. This is my "go to" channel! Keep up the excellent work! Two thumbs up!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you!

[@JMM-jk6zp]

I was waterproofing my tent, and I was wondering what product would repel the rain the longest... or run in the mower lol, just an idea. I love this channel.

[@stephenarling1667]

What material is your tent?

[@JMM-jk6zp]

@@stephenarling1667 polyester

[@TheCowboy4000]

Go to Walmart and the outdoor section and they usually have waterproofing sprays. I got some for my work boots it works amazing. But it's very smelly stuff so apply it outside and let it vent 😂.

[@paintinggilbert]

Thank you for that study I’ve been a painter for 25 years that study will definitely help me convince customers thank you sir!

[@ProjectFarm]

You are welcome!

[@miniair]

I know it's hard to eliminate outside Influences in these test, but the roller brush material makes a huge difference when applying paint. We've used several of these paints in different rooms in our home and the biggest factor in one coat coverage wasn't the paint itself but the roller material. Maybe you should test rollers next.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the video idea.

[@davidg426]

Interesting info! What roller nap size do you recommend?

[@josephharskamp5576]

As a millennial who'll probably never own his own home, I still find these videos fascinating

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you!

[@scorpio6587]

because taxes. Vote for me.

[@GreenAppelPie]

Joseph Harskamp you can always paint your bedroom.

[@DietBajaBlast]

whether you think you can or can't, you'll be right.

[@ppumpkin3282]

I used to have a life before I bought a house. Eating out, concerts, vacations, etc. Now that I own a house my time and money is devoted to painting, cleaning, plumbing, mowing, pruning, planting, mulching, weeding, raking, sealing the driveway, shoveling snow, electrical repairs, and repairing, replacing, maintaining water heaters, sump pumps, well water pumps, driers, washers, windows, furnaces, pipes, shower heads, toilets, etc. My advice: think about how you would like to spend your free time before you buy a house. In my area hiring professionals to do all these things is not cheap, and in most cases don't do the job as well as you could.

[@o0Avalon0o]

You've earned the favor of this critic, keep up the great work

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you!

[@raafmaat]

make sure to check out his old tests like duct tape and drywall nails , oh man all his tests are so good

[@mtnberner2971]

Appreciate all the effort that you put into your videos.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks so much!

[@SP-mp9yi]

Oh man this was one of my favorites... Great Job Emerald its nice to see once in a while that you get what you pay for but I’ve always been a huge fan of the Bher products. Really pleased to see Valspar Signature do so well too. Thanks

[@ProjectFarm]

You are welcome!

[@rayfitz54]

Behr was bad when it first came out, it is actually really good now. Benjamin Moore is great, but very expensive. I need to try the Emerald for comparison.

[@SP-mp9yi]

@@rayfitz54 Definitely

[@vaderladyl]

I love Behr. Never let me down.

[@SP-mp9yi]

@@vaderladyl I hear that. 🍀

[@zak686]

If you ever find yourself in the unfortunate position of needing to paint over stripes, always sand the edges before applying the first coat. As the testing showed, no paint, regardless of quality, is able to cover the subtle ridges that are left by painted stripes.

[@ProjectFarm]

Great tip!

[@thomascdurham9130]

Wow! Can't believe you didn't use Benjamin Moore (#1 in NYC) or Lucite brands during this test/

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the constructive feedback

[@armyfazer1410]

I was wondering why the paint prices were so low... Then I noticed that this video is three years old. Still a great watch.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks!

[@katzsteel]

Thank you for this. Now I know what to use on my basement project. I always thought Sherwin Williams was a bunch of hype and good marketing. I’m proven wrong! Do the math and Emerald makes sense for all projects. I hate painting twice or 3 times. Saves time and money in the end I bet.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you!

[@zapadeeboom]

Excellent work - Thank you SO much. I was surprised that you didn't test any Benjamin Moore paints too.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you for the feedback

[@aroyyotoad1345]

I'm a professional painter and i can say without a doubt emerald is the best product on the market! Their duration is also incredible and a bit cheaper

[@photog1529]

I'm not a professional painter, but I totally agree. Since I'm fairly close to Home Depot, I tried their Behr primer, Behr paint, etc and have been totally underwhelmed. For spraying cabinets that I build, SW Emerald gloss enamel is now my go-to paint...dries hard and smooth, almost like glass.

[@ProjectFarm]

Great feedback. Thank you

[@HariSeldon913]

Also worth mentioning that if you've got some lead time on the painting job, Sherwin Williams has a 40% off sale 3-4 times a year. Catch that sale and the $50/gallon paint becomes $30/gallon.

[@nicobarnaby1366]

I'm a professional painter for 30 years and i can say without a doubt emerald is not the best paint. $50 a gallon after my 30% off and you still have to 2 coat with it, spot prime patches ect. Does not keep clean easier than comparable brands and sherwin williams is happy you pay them for it. If your going to over pay at least use Benj. Moore.

[@aroyyotoad1345]

@@nicobarnaby1366 I'd have to disagree. I personally dont like benjamin Moores products or customer service

[@Kadranos]

It's nice to see that the quality of the product actually scaled pretty closely with the price (for the most part). There's a lot of areas where that is definitely not the case.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the feedback.

[@dennisdickson6210]

I was wondering which paint would allow me to drag my feet on my walls. Thanks for the video.

[@StevenSmith-pt8rz]

I was just sitting here trying to remember the last time I took a walk on the walls. Oh, I remember it was the last time I did the moon walk on the ceilings.🤪

[@xyzct]

A wife and kids will have you climbing the walls soon enough.