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The 11 Best Paint Brands for Your Interior Painting Projects
From durability to dry time, we’ve got you covered.
Not all paint brands are created equal! Choosing the right paint color can be daunting enough—we know the image of paint swatches and paint samples littering your dining room table all too well—but knowing where to start when it comes to choosing which brands you want to use can be mind-boggling. Some are better when it comes to the quality of paint finish and application, but not all of them offer mold-resistant finishes, if you're looking to paint your bathroom, for example.
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Choosing the right product can make it easier to avoid painting mistakes. To make selecting your paint brand(s) easy, we’ve broken these best paint brands down into 11 categories, from best value to best coverage and beyond, so you can find the best paint for your particular project. You may need to get a few of them too, based on the needs of the job and what it is you are painting. (Yes, there's a best paint that's specific to ceilings!) Shop our best paint brands right here. After you make your selection check out how to paint a wall to ensure a perfect paint job.
Rustoleum Pure White Cabinet Paint
We love this cabinet paint for ease of use. It is a one-step solution to updating vanities and cabinets.
Farrow & Ball Full Gloss
High-gloss paint is sought after for its durability, and it brings a special, shiny finish to paint projects. Farrow & Ball's Full Gloss paint is our pick. Try it on front doors or cabinetry.
Clare Perfect Base
Clare's paint primer not only dries super quickly it is also versatile enough to suit indoor or exterior paint projects. That combined with it's low VOC makes it our favorite primer for more projects.
Chalk paint is the optimum choice for furniture projects, but it can also be used on walls. Annie Sloan's Chalk Paint reigns supreme in quality, versatility, and wide selection of colors to suit many styles.
With a 100% one-coat guarantee, Marquee is a fantastic choice when it’s time to cover old paint. Though it's not the cheapest option, it’s great when you’re looking to save on home renovations because you’ll use less paint. Bonus: It’s stain-resistant too.
Scrub away—this paint’s high-quality finish won’t budge. Consumer Reports raves about its scrubbability and surface smoothness, meaning fewer touchups over the years. Better yet, it offers a lifetime guarantee, so it’s great for high-traffic areas like hallways.
Sherwin-Williams Cashmere
Sherwin-Williams Cashmere
This buttery paint glides on smoothly and doesn’t leave uneven streaks or stippling like some other paints. All in all, the application is super easy and the coverage is strong.
This Greenguard-certified paint is not only low-odor, but it’s durable and mildew-resistant too, making it a great pick for any room in the house. Consumer Reports favors its great coverage and scrubbability as well.
Glidden Interior Premium
Glidden Interior Premium
Thanks to its mold- and mildew-resistant finish, this is our favorite paint for high-moisture areas. Plus, it’s easy to clean—spattered sauces and cosmetics are no match.
HGTV HOME by Sherwin-Williams
HGTV HOME by Sherwin-Williams
A built-in primer in this paint hides stains easily, while a thick consistency prevents splatters to make cleanup time a breeze. “The results were, beyond question, notable,” says a reviewer. “This ceiling paint left us with a stunningly even white ceiling. Thoroughly satisfied.”
Benjamin Moore ben®
While it doesn’t offer the smoothest application or coverage, Ben is still a quality paint for the price. As a paint-and-primer duo, it does offer great value for a zero-VOC option.
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