Jeremy I am so glad I found your channel, your content kicks a$$ for experienced DIYers. Any chance you have a series on painting kitchen cabinets in the pipeline? Could really use your guidance on that after your videos get us through painting the rest of the house. Thank you!
Thanks for the feedback. Glad we could help. We don't paint kitchen cabinets, so not at this point. I'm sure someone on the RU-vids would have a good series on that. Thanks again !
@@SuperVassarBrothers Hold up. Do you not do cabinets for reasons I might want to consider---like they are a total pita to get perfect, or the paint jobs do not hold up, etc etc. Feel free to lay some expectation management lessons on me
I used to be an exclusive Ben Moore user, but the homeowner price of Regal Select is now $75/gallon, which is just too much. (And the staff would belly ache about custom colors.) The top of the line Diamond Vogel exterior paint is around $68/gallon, which is a lot, but under that $70 threshold. That's now my go to. If any of the top manufacturers allowed homeowners to get pro pricing, they could own the DIY market.
Again...not sure if you pay attention to old videos, but had a quick inquiry so figured I'd give it a shot. I'm going to repaint my mother's carport walls and ceilings, which are white...and from 1972. :) A bit of peeling paint above a dryer vent, and there are a few cracked spots along the walls, but otherwise I think all I need to do to prep it is wash the walls down. Had gone by SW before I tripped across this video and was pretty well convinced to go with their "Duration" white, with extra white tint and a hint of black thrown in. After watching this vid went to the closest BM store...and ended up dealing with a guy who seemed a bit clueless. Finally figured out I'd have to pick a specific shade of white in the Lustre for the carport walls. Their pricing is about $10 more per gallon than the SW Duration. Since this is exterior paint that won't be sitting in the sun, do you suspect that SW Duration would work fine? The folks at the SW store were very helpful in running through all the options, and offered cogent explanations why of the choices they had available they'd suggest Duration for this job. But after watching your video, I'm a bit concerned this may have been one of the ones you used before and determined didn't work long-term. Any insight you care to offer would be appreciated.
I’m assuming when you say carport that you’re painting the interior of a garage. In which case Duration or Emerald would work great on the walls. I went with Emerald matte in Extra White for my garage. Here’s my current load out for interior products in case you’re interested. My New Paint Load Out // 2023 ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ceynEKT5loc.html
@@SuperVassarBrothers I'm in Upstate SC...a carport is basically a garage with no doors, and this one is open in the back so air blows through from the front porch. :) Not in the direct sun, but also not suitable for interior paint. Thanks for the response!
You can use fresh start exterior wood primer or really any exterior wood primer. If you get any tannin bleed through then you can use an oil based exterior primer but most of the time that’s not necessary. Thanks for watching!
I just use SW rain refresh for my porch railing/spindles and super deck for the floors. The rain refresh was pretty pricy but was 35% off so $70/gallon. I really love it so far. My main concern is longevity on the deck. I goofed and primed everything and had to strip and sand the wood. Took me a month to complete everything but happy with the results (just don’t look under the stairs)
The diamabrush helped tremendously with stripping the paint. Took some practice to prevent gouging as it’s incredibly aggressive, but chemical strippers and 36 grit didn’t stand a chance. Get a dust shroud for you angle grinder. They sell on specific for dismabrush but a $20 one from Amazon worked well enough.
Decks are tricky. We actually stopped doing most of a lot of deck work because we were having issues with different product lines as the formulations changed. Sounds like you did all the right things with yours. Good work!
Thanks again for the review. I am going to repaint my front steel door and I am planning to use soft gloss. What primers can I use with this? Also, would this work with an oil-based primer?
If the door has already been painted then you probably don't have to prime it. If you do prime it, any exterior multi-purpose primer would work. Most oil primers are made so that they can be top coated with a regular (non-oil based) paint, so you're good there too. Good luck with your front door!
thanks man. I have a request. could you give me some tips on painting stucco? I have a house coming up and honestly ive never painted stucco. A video would be awesome
Good idea. We'll put it in the pipeline. I would recommend using a good exterior flat paint. Also a good primer if it was not painted before. Sherwin Williams or Benny Moore have great stuff. Good luck!
When painting exterior window trim and pvc brick moulding with BM softgloss in June how long do you have to wait between coats and what primer do you recommend applying first?
You can re-coat fairly quickly depending on conditions. 1-2 hours is reasonable if it’s warm out. If the trim has already been painted or is primed from the factory then you don’t need to prime. If it needs primer then pretty much any standard exterior primer will work.
Is the Ben waterborne exterior the same as the moorgaurd? Also have you used this in a sprayer? if so how did it perform or do you recommend just using a brush?
The Ben waterborne exterior is different from the Moore Guard. I haven't used the Ben exterior so I don't have an opinion on it. We did spray the Moore Glo once and it was great. We don't spray much anymore, but I would assume it would be fine.
Soft gloss would work great on your garage door. If you like the sheen (shine) of soft gloss then you'll love it. We use it for all our exterior trim and exterior doors.
I'm painting an 8x10 shed that has wood textured panels. Should I use the "high build" version to hide panel gaps and cover nails holes or will the regular version shown in your video be good enough?
I have never used the "high build" version so I can't speak to that. Usually we fill nail holes and larger gaps with exterior putty. Then we use Moorguard Low Lustre on the main areas and Moorglo Soft-Gloss on the trim pieces.
I've got fiber cement board siding and I'm in Texas on some land with not many trees so my house will be hit with direct sun, humid climates and lots of storms. Which exterior paint should I select?
We haven't used PPG paints. For BM it depends on the store. The bigger BM retailers do have discounted commercial accounts. Ask and they will let you know.
Flat provides very little protection from the elements and you can run into mold issues on the stucco that's painted flat. The Low Lustre provides more protection and looks quite nice on stucco.
Thanks. I want to paint my front steel door with Moor glo. What type of brush and roller do you think works best for this? Also do you like INSLX primer as an undercoat?
Most of the time you don't have to prime the metal door because they come factory primed, but that's your call. I usually hand brush the whole door with a 2 1/2inch Corona Vegas. That's my favorite brush for trim and doors. If you are going to roll the door then I'd go with a 1/4inch nap woven roller. The tight nap will give you a more "sprayed" looking finish.
@@SuperVassarBrothers I really appreciate the response. I am repainting it to a similar color. I figured since it's steel itl could use some help for the paint to stick.
Would Moore Gard still be best for 50's block home in South West florida? Lots of rain and intense sun. The current paint that is on the house is peeling and kind of dusty underneath. I am going to try to scrape and pressure wash what I can off. Not sure if any is oil based. Do I need a certain primer? Thanks for the great video!
I'd still go with Moorguard, but you might want to ask around and see what folks are using in your area. Moorguard and Moorglo both have good adhesion, so you can do a test spot and see if you get a good bond. If it's not bonding properly then you can try something like Fresh Start which is a great primer from Benjamin Moore.
When spraying is not an option, What would you use for the smooth metal exterior front door and door trim and couple new smooth columns? Benjamin Moore doesn’t have anything like emerald urethane. Does soft gloss leave brush lines and roller texture on smooth surfaces? On second floor it doesn’t matter but on front entry I see a lot of brush lines and texture on new columns from even the smoothest roller. Wish Benjamin Moore would have a exterior trim enamel like emerald urethane or behr hybrid trim enamel.
That depends on what you’re priming. For the majority of exterior trim, a standard exterior latex primer will be sufficient. For raw wood, then you may need to go with an exterior wood primer.
We no longer do big exterior jobs, so that's a bit out of my wheelhouse. You've gotta make sure that you use a masonry primer like Loxon first if the bricks haven't been previously painted. Then you can go over them with a good exterior paint like Moorgaurd Low Lustre.
I haven’t used Aura exterior enough to give you a proper answer to your question. Moorglo Soft-Gloss and Moorgaurd Low Lustre and still working wonderfully for us so I don’t have a need to mess around with other products. I used the soft-gloss today as a matter of fact. I don’t suggest a maintenance cycle to clients. In my experience they get painting done when the surface starts to look like crap. Most people wait too long…🤷♂️
I'd recommend Porch and Floor Enamel from Sherwin Williams. I've used that a fair amount and it seems to hold up well. Most paint companies have a version of that product, but that's the one I've used the most. You can also add sand or another gritty additive if you need it to be more grippy. Good luck with your project!
Generally, cheap paint is not durable. We prefer Duration from Sherwin Williams. Superpaint is a less expensive and solid option from Sherwin Williams. Paints are rated for being wipeable with water. As soon as you start scrubbing you’ll mar the finish.
Hello, I’ve been using sherwin Williams emerald and emerald urethane on a couple bedrooms. Is the exterior version crap? What are the differences between emerald exterior and the regal select exterior that you have noticed? Also have you used the sw porch and floor paint for exterior wood and or concrete steps ? I have a few different projects that iam going to be doing and I started with sherwin Williams based on ur emerald interior and trim paint reviews. Should I consider changing to Ben Moore for future projects? Thanks for your input
So Emerald Exterior isn't crap. It's a decent exterior product. If you're having success with it then you can keep using it. I still prefer the Moorglo and Moorguard for how easy it is to work with, and the finish quality. It works super well in direct sunlight and the Moorglo Soft-Gloss is still far and away my favorite for exterior doors, shutters and trim. I'm also quite use to working with it, and I haven't used Emerald exterior nearly as much, so take that for what you will. If you have some exterior doors or trim to paint, then give Moorglo a try and see what you think. I have used porch and floor quite a bit. It's decent for wood. You may want to try Heavy Shield from Sherwin Williams for your concrete steps. I just did my garage floor and basement floor with it, and I was quite happy with the results. Super easy to use, and it's holding up well so far.
@@SuperVassarBrothers thanks for the reply. I haven’t tried emerald exterior, just interior and trim/door versions so far. I just wanted to make sure the exterior wasn’t terrible before I tried it, if I go that route. Sounds good, I’ll try the porch and floor for my wood steps. I will look into the heavy shield for my mother’s concrete steps, I have to clean up the old paint and adhesive first, but I may need to parge coat them first. Thanks for the feedback 👍
I’d go with the soft gloss that I mention in this video. Here’s a video demonstrating how I paint fiberglass columns and I use soft gloss on them. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-_dhzrXVkqFc.html
I am not sure of the product offerings that BM has in India, but the two products I mention in this video work great in the heat. It gets pretty hot in PA during the summer and we use these products all the time in those conditions.
Not a painter, looking for the best paint for 50 year old outdoor painted wood window and door trim. So far, Sherwin Williams Emerald, Behr Marquee and Benjamin Moore Regal Select seem to be the top contenders.
Wow. Calling around, the big box stores either won't answer the phone or they are clueless. Lowe's has Sherwin Williams, Home Depot Behr and Menard's Dutch Boy. I found a somewhat local flooring store that answered the phone, was knowledgeable and has Benjamin Moore! BM it is!
Can't find Corona brushes locally would have to purchase online hate to be a pain but could you tell me the model number of the paintbrush that you like they are many Corona Cortez brushes not really sure which to order
We use SW paint for almost all of our interior painting. It's solid. For exterior I like the products that I went over in this video much better than SW current offerings for exterior.
I watched another RU-vid channel that claimed Sherwin Williams and Benjamin Moore are living off their name and not worth the extra money. Any truth to this?
That's a rather broad statement, and I'd be curious as to what paint they are recommending. Sherwin Williams and Benjamin Moore both make some great paint and some crappy paint. It really depends on what line of paint you are using from each brand. I don't disagree that paint is getting expensive. We've had several price increases recently, but that's true for all paints regardless of the brand. There are some products that I think are over priced from both companies, but I also think they have some great paints that perform well and are worth the money. Morglo and MoorGuard are great examples. All of the professional painters that I know use Sherwin Williams, Benjamin Moore, or a combination of the two.
@@bradvincet1848 personally, I would unfollow that channel. Some Behr products cover quite well but they have horrible sagging and workability issues in my experience. .
Yes and no. Interior we use Sherwin Williams. Except when they are out of stock (supply issues) or a client specifically asks for BM. Exterior we use BM. The regal select eggshell by BM is great for walls, but we don't like BM ceiling paint or trim paint as much.
