As professional painting contractors we have established volume discounts for select brands of paint - Benjamin Moore, Sherwin Williams, Valspar, Pittsburgh Paints, and Behr.  We use Benjamin Moore more often than all other brands due to our customers' brand preference - we are brand neutral.  We pass on our discounts to our customers.

By popular demand we present the Top 10 Interior Paint Colors from Benjamin Moore and Sherwin Williams.  These can be a great starting point if you start to feel overwhelmed when wading through the thousands of color choices available.  You can click on the colors below and view them online, but remember that your computer screen will make the colors appear somewhat lighter than they will actually look on your walls.  Enjoy!

BENJAMIN MOORE

1. Shaker Beige
   
2. Wilmington Tan
   
3. Lenox Tan
   
4. Saybrook Sage
   
5. Powell Buff
   
6. Chestertown Buff
   
7. Monroe Bisque
   
8. Palm Desert Tan
   
9. Decatur Buff
10. Soft Fern
    

SHERWIN WILLIAMS

1. Kilim Beige
   
2. Latte
   
3. Macadamia
   
4. Nomadic Desert
   
5. Softer Tan
   
6. Blonde
   
7. Ivoire
   
8. Believable Buff
   
9. Whole Wheat
   
10. Extra White
    



Some Useful Links To Help Guide Your Color Selection

• Benjamin Moore Paint Color Guide
• Sherwin Williams Paint Color Guide 

 Or Upload a Picture of Your Room and Play With Color Options -

•  Benjamin Moore's Color Viewer 
•  Sherwin Williams' Color Visualizer 

Choosing the Right Sheen

There are 4 main considerations when determining the right paint sheen (luster) for your rooms. The range in sheen is measured on a 100 point scale with flat at 0 and a mirror at 100.  Eggshell is between 5 and 35 (tending toward the higher end).  Keep in mind that paint manufacturers' definitions vary.   

1. Your personal preference.   Some people like their walls a little shiny, others not so much.  Ceilings are almost always done with a flat paint.   When painting doors, trim, cabinets/vanities or baseboards the most common choice is semi-gloss with satin as a distant runner up.  For a high end finish on woodwork you may want to consider using oil paint.

2. The humidity range in the room. If you don't have excellent ventilation then your bathroom will benefit from something other than flat (eggshell is most commonly used).  A flat finish repels moisture least. The downside of raising the sheen in a bathroom is that you may find that moisture beads up and then runs in rivlets down the walls leaving trails to either wipe each day or ignore.

3. Washability.   Flat paint is not washable (it will leave streaks).  Children's hand prints usually mean either a matte/low sheen (one step up from flat) or eggshell finish.  Both are washable. In general, the more expensive the paint the better it can withstand repeated wiping.  Also the shinier the easier to clean.

4. The overall condition of your walls .  Flat paint is much more forgiving of any surface imperfections.  Plaster is rarely perfect.  Patches are usually smoother than the surrounding areas.  The higher the sheen the more the light's reflection will highlight any surface issues ..

Health Concerns - What is VOC?

The potentially harmful irritants found in traditional latex paints are known as VOC or Volatile Organic Compounds.  If you have small children, are pregnant, or suffer from allergies/asthma or sensitvity to paint fumes then you will definitely benefit from a Zero VOC paint.  We offer multiple options to ensure that no one's health is compromised due to the paint used in your home.  Low and zero VOC paints have become more mainstream and the trend points toward all paints meeting that standard.

So Many Different Types of Paint - So Little Time

There are literally hundreds of different paints available from multiple paint manfacturers.  Within each company's product line there are many options which can make the selection process somewhat daunting.  The price range goes from the teens per gallon to $100 a gallon.  Here are some guidelines to narrow your choices.

1. Is it just the sheen of the paint that affects washability?   Two things affect the washability of a wall - the sheen and the quality of the paint.  In general the shinier the paint the more easily cleaned it is.  To stand up to regular washing you will want a higher end paint that will stand up to repeated encounters with a sponge or magic eraser.

2. Are you painting an area that receives a lot of sunlight?  The more expensive the paint the greater the concentration of solids and the greater depth of pigment.  This reduces fading.

3.  Are you painting over a bold color or have you chosen a vivid color (red, yellow, orange, green, or dark colors)?  Often you may find it to be a better value to buy a better grade of paint (that will cover in 2 coats) versus paying for an additional coat of primer to be applied.