Good Morning! Wow - I can't believe its the end of September already.
Earlier in the month, I finished a paint job for a friend. I was using Sherwin Williams brand paint and wow, what a difference. It went on like butter on warm toast! I was absolutely amazed. I have always used other brands in my own home. I do paint a lot though! I mean A LOT!
I have previously used the no VOC paint from Sherwin Williams and it was nice too. The VOC's (volatile organic compounds) are what makes the paint adhere to the surface and make it durable. They are also what make paint smell. For those of you with sensitive noses, the no VOC paints are awesome. My client happened to be very sensitive to scents. It is great for not emitting odors. However, it is very thin, almost watery, compared to its older brother, but it did go on very nicely.
Up until this job, I guess I hadn't paid attention to the difference between paint brands. Now I do. If you are just wanting a quick in-expensive cover up for a re-sale or secondary space like a closet or garage etc, then by all means use what ever is the least expensive. If you are painting something to last the duration, I highly recommend Sherwin Williams paints. They are a little more pricey, but oh so worth it. 
Here are pics from the Gonko residence in Cottage Grove, which I finished earlier in the month. The before and after are amazing! The colors are beautiful! Abby did a nice job selecting her palette. The red wall says, "WOW"! Great job Abby. This is a great example of using color and dark colors in a space! LOVE IT!
The paints are Sherwin Williams.
The paints are Sherwin Williams. If you are planning a darker color like the dark brown or red, plan on three coats of paint. Especially if going over a lighter color. A tinted primer will cut out one of the coats, but you are still painting on a primer. 50 - 50 tradeoff! The lighter beige color covered in two coats. Almost one, but there were patchy areas so two coats were needed. I just think it looks great! Happy Painting!
