justincredible
Posts: 32,056
May 17, 2017 10:11am
When you're painting a room in your house, what paint do you typically use? We've always used Valspar in the past, and have been mostly happy with it. I've heard people swear by Behr paint, as well. I'm considering Benjamin Moore for our new house as we've got a ACE right down the street and I've heard really good things about BM paint.
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Con_Alma
Posts: 12,198
May 17, 2017 10:13am
Used Valspar Reserve on some exterior trim and absolutely loved it.
power i
Posts: 1,296
May 17, 2017 10:18am
I've used Valspar and Behr and there isn't that much difference. Both are good.
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wkfan
Posts: 1,641
May 17, 2017 11:09am
Nothing but Sherwin Williams.....
I've used many kinds of paint over the years and have found that Sherwin Williams, while expensive is the best.....
I've used many kinds of paint over the years and have found that Sherwin Williams, while expensive is the best.....
SnotBubbles
Posts: 4,492
May 17, 2017 12:25pm
We use nothing but Sherwin Williams as well. You pay a little more, but the quality is by far the best. Ask any commercial painter in the US, and 95% of them go to Sherwin Williams.
Belly35
Posts: 9,716
May 17, 2017 5:35pm
After 3 renovation homes and 1 condemned home rebuild I learned early buy the best and save money and time. Sherwin Williams what ever it cost to have the best paint....
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cat_lover
Posts: 2,388
May 17, 2017 7:32pm
Can't go wrong with Sherwin Williams. It is a little more expensive but it is well worth it. It covers well and holds up well.
Spock
Posts: 2,853
May 17, 2017 8:50pm
blacked out my basement ceiling and went with Sherman Williams, it works great
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
May 22, 2017 8:41am
Like this?Spock;1853663 wrote:blacked out my basement ceiling and went with Sherman Williams, it works great
ernest_t_bass
Posts: 24,984
May 22, 2017 10:24am
That looks interesting. What is the point of that? I've never seen something like that before.
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
May 22, 2017 10:33am
No need to drywall or put up drop-ceiling. We currently have drop-ceiling in the basement of the new house that I'll be ripping out at some point. I might go this route and just black it out.ernest_t_bass;1854342 wrote:That looks interesting. What is the point of that? I've never seen something like that before.
ernest_t_bass
Posts: 24,984
May 22, 2017 10:34am
Paint wires and everything black, I assume? Anything showing gets painted black?
wildcats20
Posts: 27,794
May 22, 2017 10:39am
My gf's parents have done that in their basement. It's really nice, even though it's pretty dark. You just have to make sure you have good lighting.
wildcats20
Posts: 27,794
May 22, 2017 10:40am
I wish I had more up to date and better pictures. Those are not finished products.
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
May 22, 2017 10:53am
Pretty much. I've seen people paint them white or gray for non-finished or partially finished basements as well.ernest_t_bass;1854345 wrote:Paint wires and everything black, I assume? Anything showing gets painted black?
Spock
Posts: 2,853
May 22, 2017 11:11am
Yes paint everything flat black. Its amazing how everything disappears from your vision when black. Like posted above, plan on a lot more lighting. Set all your can lights before painting also. Also out outlets in your ceiling for added light like rope lighting
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
May 22, 2017 11:12am
Did you spray it yourself or hire out?
Spock
Posts: 2,853
May 22, 2017 11:17am
Myself. Bought the 5 gallon Sherwin Williams paint. It went on great. I was lucky and borrowed a industrial sprayer. It took 20 minutes for the whole thing. It took longer to clean the sprayer then it did to paint. Buy the good paint barrier paper for the floor. You will need it
Spock
Posts: 2,853
May 22, 2017 11:17am
Likely need 10-15 gallons for a big area
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
May 22, 2017 11:21am
The finished area of our basement is about 330 square feet, so it's not a very big space.
ernest_t_bass
Posts: 24,984
May 22, 2017 12:27pm
Justin - You could just have ccrunner come to your house and paint your basement... : thumbup:
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
May 22, 2017 12:28pm
I think I'd rather hire a bum off the street than invite that guy into my home.ernest_t_bass;1854366 wrote:Justin - You could just have ccrunner come to your house and paint your basement... : thumbup:
ernest_t_bass
Posts: 24,984
May 22, 2017 12:30pm
FYPjustincredible;1854367 wrote:I think I'd rather hire a guy off the street than invite that bum into my home.
salto
Posts: 2,611
May 22, 2017 6:32pm
Big fan of Martin-Senour, which is a line of Sherman-Williams. I like their Colonial (Williamsburg) colors.
Spock
Posts: 2,853
May 22, 2017 9:55pm
That's nice.justincredible;1854367 wrote:I think I'd rather hire a bum off the street than invite that guy into my home.