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<\/h3>\nBetter quality paint means you will have to paint your home fewer times over the years. Because paint technology has improved significantly in the past few years, it’s cost-effective to buy better quality paint and save on labor costs by not having to paint your home as often.<\/p>\n
Sherwin Williams and Benjamin Moore are simply brands of paint.<\/p>\n
Like cars, there are entry-level and luxury paints within each paint brand.<\/p>\n
<\/h3>\nWhen a painter tells you they use \u201cBenjamin Moore paint\u201d, it explains nothing about the paint they\u2019ll be applying.<\/p>\n
You need to know the grade of paint within the Benjamin Moore brand that\u2019ll be applied.<\/p>\n
For example, Benjamin Moore\u2019s interior product lineup includes:<\/p>\n
Benjamin Moore’s Aura (the best interior and exterior products from Ben Moore\u2019s lineup)
\nBenjamin Moore’s Regal (a mid-range paint)
\nBenjamin Moore’s \u201cBen\u201d (a value-priced paint)
\nBenjamin Moore’s \u201cSuper Spec\u201d and \u201cSuper Hide\u201d (commercial products)<\/p>\n
Paint washability
\nColor retention & resistance to fading
\nLow odor
\nEnvironmental friendliness<\/p>\n
Because most of the cost to paint is in the time and labor, using a better paint only adds about 2% to the cost of a professional paint job. If you\u2019re doing the project yourself, better paint usually pays for itself in the time you save by getting great coverage.<\/p>\n
Your written paint quote should specify the paint brand AND paint grade.<\/p>\n
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<\/h2>\nInterior walls:<\/strong> Sherwin Williams Duration Home in matte finish<\/p>\n Interior trim:<\/strong> Sherwin Williams Duration Home in semi-gloss finish<\/p>\n Exterior Trim:<\/strong> Sherwin Williams Resilience in satin finish<\/p>\n Exterior wood clapboards, decks & fences:<\/strong> Sherwin Williams Woodscapes Solid Stain (looks like paint, but seeps into the wood to protect it.)<\/p>\n Exterior cedar shingles:<\/strong> Sherwin Williams Woodscapes Stain in transparent, semi-transparent or solid, depending on the look you\u2019d like.<\/p>\n All paint brands and grades come in several finishes. Here are the reasons to choose one over the other:<\/p>\n Matte or flat:<\/strong> A \u201cdesigner- look\u201d for walls, but may be less washable and scrubbable. Flat paints also hide imperfections better than shinier finishes.<\/p>\n Eggshell finish:<\/strong> A washable finish for walls with a little sheen. Think of the outside of an actual eggshell to visualize the finish.<\/p>\n Satin:<\/strong> A nice finish for exterior trim. Shinier than eggshell, but not as shiny as semi-gloss.<\/p>\n Semi-gloss:<\/strong> Great for interior trim and high visibility areas like front doors. The shine of a semi-gloss paint exposes High-Gloss:<\/strong> Usually sprayed on new doors & cabinets<\/a>. Not brushed or rolled often because high gloss paint exposes imperfections and brush strokes.<\/p>\n VOCs are volatile organic compounds, airborne chemicals that produce odor while the paint is still wet.<\/p>\n When applying paints that contain VOCs, odors can continue to release slowly over several years. This can lead to various individual side effects, like skin or allergy irritation, headaches, tiredness, and trouble breathing.<\/p>\n Choosing a color keeps people second-guessing themselves until they see the finished product. To make choosing a color easier, we offer the following color services to all of our customers:<\/p>\n Free, in-home color consultation<\/a> with one of our three designers to choose a color that works with your existing furnishings and lifestyle. In our experience, taking one hour with our designer makes the difference between a \u201cgood\u201d and \u201cawesome\u201d final outcome.<\/p>\n We can help you choose a color for both your exterior and interior spaces, and we\u2019ll never push you to choose a designer or trendy color you don\u2019t like.<\/p>\n Free large color samples:<\/strong> We offer this service even if you paint yourself. Tell us which Benjamin Moore or Sherwin Williams colors you\u2019re considering, and we\u2019ll mail you large color chips sized approximately 8\u201d x 10.\u201d We\u2019ll even send you multiples of each color, so you can hang them in different areas of your walls and see how the light affects the colors in different places. If you\u2019d like us to mail you free large color samples, email Pnejame@certapro.com<\/a> with your colors and mailing address. Choose as many colors as you\u2019d like! Really<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Our painters can paint color swatches on the first day we arrive.<\/strong> If you\u2019re down to two colors and can\u2019t decide between them, our painters will paint both colors for you on your walls the morning we arrive.<\/p>\n If you have any questions about paint brands, colors or sheens, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us at pnejame@certapro.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n We\u2019re happy to answer your questions, even if you\u2019re doing the painting yourself.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Better quality paint means you will have to paint your home fewer times over the years. Because paint technology has improved significantly in the past few years, it’s cost-effective to buy better quality paint and save on labor costs by not having to paint your home as often. 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\nLow and No VOC Paints – advantages and disadvantages:<\/h2>\n
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