What Paint Do Professional Painters Use for Exteriors?
Exterior house paint is one of the most important and long-term choices you will make regarding the maintenance of your house. Spending more now will save in the long run, and contracting a professional painter to paint the exterior of your home is always the best choice for a quality job. They have the product knowledge and the experience to provide the highest service.
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Considerations
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A professional house painter must consider several factors when choosing paint. The surface of the house affects the type of paint used, such as wood or plaster. Regional extremes of weather are a factor as well as UV light. A professional paint center is the best option for purchasing the paint, as they will have the regional knowledge necessary for painting in your area.
Expert Insight
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Reviews by house painting professionals on Consumer Reports, ContractorTalk.com and DITChatroom.com overwhelmingly choose Sherwin William Duration paints as the best exterior paint available on the market.
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Benefits
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Duration paint hides pre-existing paint quite well, and it applies better than other brands. If you plan on staying in your home for many years, it's worth the cost. Duration is nearly maintenance free, goes on in one coat and does not blister or peel. Duration is guaranteed as long as you live in your house
Disadvantages
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While professionals do not have any problem applying the paint, amateur painters find there is learning curve to the application. Additionally, Duration is expensive, estimated at $42 to $50 per gallon.
Additional Information
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If there are budget considerations--and you do not think you will be staying in your home for a long time--Benjamin Moore paints are a good alternative. Their brands--MoorGlo, MoorGard and MoorLife--are priced from $25 to $45 per gallon.
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