There has been a huge shift in the market for paint in recent years — as consumers demand more environmentally friendly paint, the paint companies are working hard to satisfy these concerns but still offer a product that is durable and lives up to previous expectations. And it's tough work! The New York Times explores the local and federal laws governing VOCs and offers some insight into various "green" paint products...
I noticed the article mentioned that Sherwin-Williams' Harmony paint didn't fare well on the CR survey. But has anyone used Sherwin-Williams' Duration paint? I'm curious as to the durability, coverage, etc. I was thinking about using it in our playroom, and while I don't think there will be THAT much coloring on the walls, I know I'll need washability.
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I am currently painting my bedroom and am using low- and no-VOC paints. I used the new Freshaire line from home depot for the primer and some of the walls. The primer worked great and smelled... kind of good actually. I also used their semigloss finish for the ceiling and some of the walls. The Freshaire line definately costs more than traditional paint and I got less coverage per gallon, but my room doesn't stink.
I also used Glidden's Evermore for most of the walls. The coverage and the color were great. It costs the same as any regular paint, and I would definately recommend it as a middle-of-the-road/low-VOC option.
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I've used both the Harmony and Duration in my home. It is highly scrubable, durable, and covers very well --even in a flat finish.
I own a Victorian home in Florida; I do a lot of painting. I typically swear by Sherwin-Williams paint (even over makers like Farrow & Ball). The one caution I would give is if you are wanting a yellow; SW's yellow color deck pulls green, so you may need to color match if you want something in the pure yellow family.
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Jax - thanks for your info!
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