I plan on painting my house this spring and want to use the best paint at the most economical price.?

Question

What do you suggest and why?

Answer 1

Want quality, or economy? You can't have both.
Spend a few extra bucks now & you'll save in the long run!

Answer 2

No matter what type of paint you use, the key lies in preperation. It should take you longer for this than the actual painting.

Scraping and sanding any areas where there is flaking and chipping - You will also have to prime these areas if your down to the bare surface.

Pressure washing - This will take off any loose ,flky paint and all surface dirt that will impede the adherence of new paint.

Stucco siding - repairing any cracks with paintable sealer. Fill the crack and feather it in with some of those cheapie brushes, using it dry- otherwise when painted it will show. Prior to painting the whole house, paint one coat over any of the repaired or patched areas.


You'll get the best coverage , no matter what paint you use , if you paint the house the same color. If you change colors, you may have to do two coats or at a thicker coat, depending on how drastic the color change is going to be.

If you use a stock color, usually unopened cans can be returned . It's a little more economical to buy in a 5 gallon bucket, but if you have two gallons that you haven't used , you can't return it .

You don't say how big your house is or how many gallons you've figured it would take, but typically I'll buy 1-5 gallon bucket and the rest in gallons.

I don't know where you are but you might want to consider some of the below ,

Oil VS Latex -

Oil based will last longer if all of the above steps are taken. It's messier, more expensive , and to some the smell is bothersome. Clean up is a pain (especially a sprayer) and you will have to dispose of used solvents etc Takes longer to dry.

Latex- Todays latex paints are almost as good as oil - Usually cheaper, water cleanup etc Drys fast - You could do two coats in a day with no problem..

If your in an area where you get high heat , Check if the paint has UV inhibitors. If your in a high moisture area , you will need paint with mold inhibitors

Acrylic Latex never really hardens - This is good for a darker trim that may get hotter than your main color - It allows the paint to expand and contract with the weather ( heat and cold) and will resist flaking and cracking longer.

Hope this all helped - Have Fun

Answer 3

I've been very happy with the Behr paint from Home Depot. It's about $10 less per gallon than Sherwin Williams or Benjamin Moore paint and has received excellent ratings for durability and performance. For a large project, like painting your entire house, buy in 5 gallon buckets. They generally cost about the same as 4 individual gallons.
Like some other answers have already said, the prep work is critical. Power wash and scrape off any loose paint. Let it dry completely. Prime any bare wood.

Answer 4

For economical reason and good quality use sears weatherbeater, good product. What I've found to be the best paint all around is "Dulux" paints it's the top of the line ICI Glidden product and the "Fortis" line is the best I've ever used that is not economical though it's in the same family as Sherwin Williams over priced "Duration" but the "Fortis" takes it hands down. I've used the "Behr" paint on million dollar homes only cause the decorator asked for it, ok product but even for me the paint (all their paint) dries way too fast and is hard to brush and roll. I now use Ben Moore paint only because my Dulux store moved out of my area and I'd have to travel an hour each way to get, Ben Moore is ok. I will never use Sherwin Williams because they are ridiculous on their price along with Pittsburgh paint and maybe you don't have these paint companies in your area, I live in the Northeast. Good luck and hope I helped. Les the painter

Answer 5

I would check out Consumer Reports, they test stuff like that
and rate it for price, durability, etc. and then determine the
best value for the money.

Also, look into one of the permanent paint companies like
Paint it Once. It costs more up front, but comes with a
lifetime warranty, so you will never have to repaint it, which
is a great deal, especially if you plan on living in your house
for a long time. We did it on the trim of our house, which
we were having to repaint every 3 or 4 years. It held up
great for at least 2 years, then I had to sell my house
when my husband passed away suddenly 2 years ago,
so I don't know how it's holding up now...

Answer 6

I have been a painter for over 30 years now and I can assure you that the product is one of the most important factors in painting. another is preparation. I highly recommend Benjamin Moore Paints I will gladly answer any questions concerning paint.

Answer 7

Ask your paint store, Sherwin Williams or whatever brand paint store, not a hardware store if they have any 5 gallon containers of miss mixed paint.That is where they tried to mix a color for a contractor and miss mixed it. It usually is a very high quality paint. You can save a lot of money that way.

Answer 8

Sherwin Williams or Kelly Moore are both good paints. Yes, you'll pay more but you'll be happy with the results for years.

Answer 9

use either nippon or ici lowest grade. Difference with the higher grade is about washable, cover cracks and medi-fresh functions. These normal grade should do the job with excellent quality. dun try other brands though they may be cheaper - quality is not there.