Sherwin Williams-which type paint?

[redredwine]

So, i'm taking advantage of the SW sale (30% off this week) and need to get interior paint for living room/bedroom/bathroom. I know their Emerald is the best (and of course that's what they recommended) but of course, it's the priciest...
So, which line do you recommend?
Yes, "green" is preferred, as is a paint + primer. But I dont know if their "regular" lines are good enough paint to not need a primer?

thanks in advance!

[LoveTrains]

I like the Harmony line, only because it is the low VOC. I would still buy a primer, though.

[redredwine]

Aug 27, 2012 17:27:27 GMT -5 LoveTrains said:

I like the Harmony line, only because it is the low VOC. I would still buy a primer, though.

Their Emerald line is like the best of both worlds-no VOC and esentially a paint + primer in one. Good to know the Harmony would still need a primer...

[wawa]

How much does the emerald run per gallon?

[redredwine]

$60/gallon (but on sale for 30% off)

[TBM]

Aug 27, 2012 17:36:03 GMT -5 wawa said:

How much does the emerald run per gallon?

A lot. lol

Actually, the Emerald is only a few dollars more than Duration. Right now (through the middle of Sept) it is 40% off for contractors, with a coupon that they have at the store. They changed my status in the computer at my store so that I could get use the coupon. I think I paid just over $40 per gallon. I am very happy with it, and will buy more for sure.


ETA: I have used most of their paints, and prior to using Emerald, Duration was my first choice, followed by Cashmere. I liked cashmere, but felt like maybe it took more to get similar coverage.

[Susie]

Why would you need a primer? Are you painting over new sheetrock, or something? I have only primed walls that were either brand new, or that I'd just stripped wallpaper off of. Pretty much all the walls in my house are done in SW Duration in matte. I haven't used Emerald yet, but I really like Duration. I can vouch for its scrubbability in the kitchen/halls, and durability in a humid bathroom.

[kaylie]

I've been using Emerald in every room. It's not that much more than Duration, which I also like. Most average sized rooms (11 x 16 or so) can be covered in one can of Emerald assuming two coats. We only did one coat in our guest room, and it looks great.

I don't plan on painting the rooms again for at least five years or so, so spending an extra $10 for the better paint seems worth it to me.

[RoxMonster]

We just painted a bunch of rooms with SW Super Paint, which is paint- + primer. I can't remember exactly (we have bought SO much paint from various stores) but I think it was just over $30/gallon. We were really happy with it.

[hbomdiggity]

DH is telling me we use super paint, which is about the same price as cashmere.

[cza]

Aug 27, 2012 23:20:03 GMT -5 RoxMonster said:

We just painted a bunch of rooms with SW Super Paint, which is paint- + primer. I can't remember exactly (we have bought SO much paint from various stores) but I think it was just over $30/gallon. We were really happy with it.

This is what my dad recommends. He is a painter and uses SW.
For the bedrooms we used SW 200 low sheen which is cheaper but goes on great and cleans up good. I am also very happy with that.

[thiswillbe]

Aug 27, 2012 17:32:13 GMT -5 redredwine said:

Aug 27, 2012 17:27:27 GMT -5 LoveTrains said:

I like the Harmony line, only because it is the low VOC. I would still buy a primer, though.

Their Emerald line is like the best of both worlds-no VOC and esentially a paint + primer in one. Good to know the Harmony would still need a primer...

Just FYI there is a Harmony primer, so it's not like you'd have to prime with something stinky.

[Deleted]

I was debating between the Harmony and the Emerald on Sunday. The sales guy sold me on the Emerald because he said it got better coverage than the Harmony. I started painting our mango kitchen last night and I have to admit, that it does cover pretty well.

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Aug 28, 2012 10:25:21 GMT -5 ditzydi said:

I was debating between the Harmony and the Emerald on Sunday. The sales guy sold me on the Emerald because he said it got better coverage than the Harmony. I started painting our mango kitchen last night and I have to admit, that it does cover pretty well.

ETA: I guess I should add that we wanted no VOC's so that's why it was between these two lines. After 30% plus tax a gallon cost $47.73. I remembered I had a receipt in my wallet.

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Aug 27, 2012 17:42:37 GMT -5 TBM said:

Aug 27, 2012 17:36:03 GMT -5 wawa said:

How much does the emerald run per gallon?

A lot. lol

Actually, the Emerald is only a few dollars more than Duration. Right now (through the middle of Sept) it is 40% off for contractors, with a coupon that they have at the store. They changed my status in the computer at my store so that I could get use the coupon. I think I paid just over $40 per gallon. I am very happy with it, and will buy more for sure.


ETA: I have used most of their paints, and prior to using Emerald, Duration was my first choice, followed by Cashmere. I liked cashmere, but felt like maybe it took more to get similar coverage.

Did you have to ask them for the 40% off? The guys at my store didn't even know about the 30% off sale until I told them. So I wonder if they'd even mention the 40% promo. It sure would come in handy since I'm going to probably have to buy the huge 5 gallon bucket.

[lys]

I used Cashmere for walls and was very pleased.
I would prime no matter what paint is used.

[TBM]

Aug 28, 2012 10:32:51 GMT -5 ditzydi said:

Aug 27, 2012 17:42:37 GMT -5 TBM said:

A lot. lol

Actually, the Emerald is only a few dollars more than Duration. Right now (through the middle of Sept) it is 40% off for contractors, with a coupon that they have at the store. They changed my status in the computer at my store so that I could get use the coupon. I think I paid just over $40 per gallon. I am very happy with it, and will buy more for sure.


ETA: I have used most of their paints, and prior to using Emerald, Duration was my first choice, followed by Cashmere. I liked cashmere, but felt like maybe it took more to get similar coverage.

Did you have to ask them for the 40% off? The guys at my store didn't even know about the 30% off sale until I told them. So I wonder if they'd even mention the 40% promo. It sure would come in handy since I'm going to probably have to buy the huge 5 gallon bucket.

I had just missed a 40% off sale and mentioned it, and they pointed out the coupons to me and changed me in the computer....I didn't have to say a thing. The coupons were on display on the counter, in a rack that said 'contractors' on it.

[Deleted]

I'll have to see if they have that coupon on the counter. Thanks!