Cheaper paints simply aren't nearly as washable as other higher quality paints. They will often leave a washed area looking like it was rubbed with a fine meshed scrub pad. Good quality paints will leave little if any evidence that it's been washed. Better quality paints also provide better adhesion and longer-term protection of the surface being painted.
Cheaper brands most often provide less opacity, which translates into less cover up over surfaces being repainted, and more coats of paint required to hide the older surface. A good hint of whether paint is of good quality is its thickness. If the paint 'swirls' in a can when moving the can in a light circular motion as though it has more liquid in it than the others, then it probably does.
Sticking with brand name paint manufacturers such as Benjamin Moore, Sico and others who specialize in the manufacturing of paints is a good place to start. Generic 'Wal-Mart' and 'Zellers' branded paints usually fall into the 'other' category of paints.
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Painting Mistake #2
Expecting a good paint job from cheap paint
For many people, one of the first considerations when purchasing paint is the cost. All too often the cost of the paint is the deciding factor in selecting it. People often forget about paint quality. The expense of buying cheap paint comes in the form of having to deal with the paint fading or yellowing over time. And then there's the question of washing your surfaces later.
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5 Painting Mistakes:
Not Covering Furniture - Buying Bargain Paint - Latex Over an Oil Based - Masking & Taping - Buying More Paint
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