Who Has The Best Ceiling Paint?

In a divided America, we can all agree that painting ceilings are no fun. If you have to paint the ceiling, you might as well use ceiling paint that covers the best and splatters the least.
Let’s take a look at the four ceiling paints and evaluate each.
Ben Moore Ceiling Paint Can
Retails for $40.00
SW Promar 200 Ceiling paint
$27.00 - $30.00
California-Paints-Ceiling-Paint-White-Ultra-Flat-Finish-555
Retail Price $30.00
$25.00
Determining The Best Ceiling Paint
Ben Moore Ceiling Paint - Is the only waterborne ceiling paint tested. Waterborne paints are typically more durable than acrylic because they combine the best from alkyd and acrylic resigns.
ProMar Ceiling Paint - is an ultra-flat finish and the good coverage will reduce minor surface flaws.
California Ceiling White - is a low-splatter, easy to apply all-purpose ceiling white. It can be purchased at independent paint stores across America.
Speedhide White Flat - This is not specifically made for the ceiling but is a true flat paint. It has excellent high hiding capabilities.
Results Of Who Has The Best Ceiling Paint
There are four important factors when determining which ceiling paint to buy. Coverage, and being incredibly flat are usually the most important. However, cost and spatter are also important.
As you read the results you can see that there really is no clear winner. Though Ben Moore has the best coverage, it still ultimately needed two coats. All the paints cover the off-white easily in two coats, and none of the paints cover 100% in just one coat. However, all the paints cover white over white in one coat.
Ben Moore ceiling paint sample
Speedhide coverage sample
California ceiling paint sample
Promar Ceiling Paint Coverage
Ceiling Paint Results
Product
1 coat coverage over off white
2 coat coverage over off white
Splatter
Sheen
Price range
Ben Moore Ceiling Paint
almost /
#1 coverage
yes
Splatter - Very Low
Very Flat
$35-$45
PPG Speedhide Flat
almost /
2nd best
yes
Splatter - Slightly more
Very flat
$27-$31
California Ceiling Paint
3rd Best
yes
Splatter - Very Low
Very Flat
$30.00
ProMar 200 Ceiling Paint
4th
yes
Ben Moore Paints
Regal and Ben Semi-gloss
Advance Satin
Aura Semi-gloss
Very Low
Very flat
$26-$30
Conclusion: If you paint the ceiling the same color, one coat should be all needed for a uniform finish.
However, if you have a slight color change, the Ben Moore will give you the best chance for one coat coverage. Speedhide was a close second in hiding ability.
Regardless of which paint you pick, they all have minimal spatter, and the sheens appear the same.
Finally, as the chart shows, the prices range from $26-$40.00. A gallon of paint typically will cover 325- 350 square feet. So, to paint one coat on all the ceilings in a 2,500 square ft home would cost about $200.00 if you choose Ben Moore over Speedhide or Promar.
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[@J1Z06]

Benjamin Moore Waterborne is tops!! One coat is all You'll need. No skips, no streaks. it is awesome! Worth every penny!

[@cboula]

Heya absolutely Great Video I as well have been painting for about 30 years as well in high end homes I 100% agree benn Moore in the best for coverage and price.

[@debbie4062]

Thank you for making this video. I am grateful. Debbie

[@klappenbergersonpaintingha2933]

You are so welcome

[@snowangel200x]

Thank you. Just what I'm looking for my ceiling!

[@tipsdepintura]

I use the 901 brite white painter edge from sherwin willians

[@jeffreycaban5107]

I like California Diamond ceiling paint which is their top tier ceiling paint. One coat coverage most of the time.

[@jenjabba6210]

Thanks gonna paint this weekend. 🎨

[@roofusmcduck7720]

Wow. BM listed here at $40. 1 year later and it’s $60 😮

[@brettmiller7984]

ProMar ceiling is hard to beat for $25/ gallon

[@Kay-fv7cw]

Is the PPG Speedhide a bright white?

[@abm2958]

I used to use BM but switched to Promar because it can be more readily touched up without showing.

[@klappenbergersonpaintingha2933]

Good to know.

[@TheGregWallace]

Question.....What do you think about just using Kilz Original (oil base) low odor primer. It is super bright and has a nice finish. I use this on a popcorn ceiling.

[@Shantimus87]

It will yellow fairly quickly compared to a latex paint. Primers are intended to be painted over and don't really hold up by themselves

[@TheGregWallace]

@@Shantimus87 I have ceilings that were painted 17yrs ago with kilz that are just as white as the day they were painted.....not sure what you are talking about...no yellowing here.

[@Shantimus87]

I'm not sure what I'm talking about either. The kilz got to me

[@dad1432]

😂​@@Shantimus87

[@shure46]

@@TheGregWallace Great , you just keep using Kilz Oil all you want to paint a ceiling ...... and the rest of us will just laugh at you for being so dumb

[@daisyrojas5]

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