Alex wrote:
Guys and girls,

does anyone know how Home Depot brand primer and paints compare to Kelly Moore?
Is it justified to spend more money on Kelly Moore? Is there any real advantage to buy
more expensive paint in general?
BTW I'll be painting wooden surface outside.

AFAIK Home Depot sells primarily Behr branded paints as their "house
brand" -- I've not seen "Home Depot" branded paints so if there is such
an animal now, no information on them.

As for Behr, I used their top-line oil primer and latex enamel top coat
on the barn and was very pleased w/ covering and ease of application,
etc. Sprayed as opposed to brush application except for trim, but no
complaints there, either. Has held up well so far in an area very hard
on exterior paints from heat and high UV. Chose a high gloss for that
reason to get most reflectivity from summer sun possible.

As for more expensive vs less, I always point out that preparation is
even more crucial than the paint but as others have noted, cheaper
paints are, in general, cheaper for a reason, just as in other product.
There is only so much to be gained in the mass marketing/volume cost
savings. IMO, the initial cost savings of a cheap paint will most
likely be lost by early repainting and/or more material required to get
the required coverage.

As for Kelly-Moore paints, I have heard they make a good product but
have never used any as I've never been where there was a
distributor/retailer.