On Mon, 17 Sep 2012 22:31:26 -0400, Ed Pawlowski wrote:

On Mon, 17 Sep 2012 12:52:59 -0700, "bob" wrote:

Are there reliable ratings for exterior latex paint?

Consumer reports rate behr premium and glidden premium pretty high (both are
around $25/gallon). I would like to get other opinions.

Also, their rating doesn't list which paint is mildew resistant. Is that not
an important consideration?

There are mildew on my current house -- mostly on the trims.

I only know my experiences. Local dealer is very knowledgeable and
sells Pittsburgh and it has lasted a very long time on my house.

At work, we used hundreds of gallons of Benjamin Moore (interior and
exterior) with good results. After five years, it looks as good as
the day it was applied.

I think most exterior pains are mildew resistant these day. All the
major brands are pretty good. I'd avoid the discount stuff at big box
stores though.

Well said Ed. I too have used BM on my house exterior and it looks as
good as new now (around 12 years). I didn't know until a few months
ago that the paint on my house has a lifetime warrantee according to
the paint store but they couldn't really explain it. I agree too
most major brands are good nowadays, well at least their more
expensive paints. I know most around Houston, Texas tend to use
Sherwin Williams paint but personally I have no experience with them.
I've heard some say it's good.