On Tue, 30 Aug 2005 20:18:57 -0700, Cindy wrote:

In article , Prometheus says...

On 29 Aug 2005 21:48:48 -0700, Cindy wrote:

In article , Prometheus says...

On Fri, 26 Aug 2005 23:30:36 -0500, "Steven L Umbach"
wrote:

Thanks for that info.

I did notice the problem right away on the first coat though I may also have
applied the second coat to soon. I still think there was a problem with that
particular gallon of paint. I used three coats of Benjamin Moore after using
their tinted primer and it looks great now. They did suggest to give the
first coat 24 hours to dry and then 8 to 24 hours for coats after that. This
is the first time I have ever had problem with painting [53 years young
here] and it was a good but expensive learning experience. Anyhow daughter
is happy with the new look of her room and that is worth a lot more. ---
Steve

Yep- Benjamin Moore and Sherwin Williams are great products. I gave
up on the cheap junk after repainting the entire interior of my house,
and *then* using the good stuff at work. Difference as dramatic as
night and day, to be sure!



Same here, Prometheus. I've painted almost the entire interior of my house with
only Sherwin Williams and love it. Their Duration line is absolutely incredible
and although pricey ($40 a gallon) is worth it in busy areas of a home. I was at
Big Lots the other day and saw "Long Life" paint for $4.99 a gallon and my
husband and I cracked up.

Yeah- *sigh*. My big goof was the Bob Vila paint that was clearanced
out at Sears a while back- $4.99 a gallon. Ended up costing a bit
more than that when it turned out it took 4-5 gallons to do a job that
should have only needed one.

I always wondered what symptoms cheap paint would display and I think you just
answered my question!

I didn't see drips and spatters anywhere above. Good pain is 100% latex
and is designed to hold to the brush/roller and spread on the wall. It's
a "non-newtonian fluid", designed to slide when pressure is applied and
glop otherwise. Cheap paints have clay as a filler don't spread a nicely
and will soak up any moisture around. ...including the next coat.

Saving a few bux on paint is foolish. ...even a 50% savings is dumb,
considering the time spent on the job.


--
Keith


Cin