Get $5 off on one gallon sizes and $20 off on five gallon sizes of BEHRŽ Interior and Exterior Paints & Primers, Decorative Finishes, Waterproofers & Stains[/S]
Get $5 off on one gallon sizes and $20 off on five gallon sizes of BEHRŽ Interior and Exterior Paints & Primers, Decorative Finishes, Waterproofers & Stains.
Memorial Day Savings Event
5 Days Only!
Your interest in BEHRŽ products and services is important to us. To show our appreciation, we invite you to take advantage of our Memorial Day Savings Event from May 22nd, 2008 through May 26th, 2008. In partnership with The Home Depot, we are offering $5 off on one gallon sizes and $20 off on five gallon sizes of BEHRŽ Interior and Exterior Paints & Primers, Decorative Finishes, Waterproofers and Stains (no cleaners) by manufacturer mail-in rebate. This offer is available at all participating The Home Depot stores in the United States including Puerto Rico, USVI and Guam.
iatech said: Just as a heads up to anyone out there looking at this deal. But Behr Wood stains are absolute crap and should never go near a deck.
They couldn't pay me to put that stuff on my deck.
You're right. Behr is low end consumer grade paint. (it used to be decent until they got in bed with Home Crapo). It get's terrible reviews in the professional painter forums.
You're better off buying the "top shelf" line of profesional paints. (SW, BM, Pratt, etc). You won't find them at Home Crapo or Lowes. You need to shop at real paint stores. You can still get a deal by asking for the painter's price. (assuming your buying more then a gallon or two).
High end paint is usually the best overall value when you consider the big picture. (less material needed, less labor, better looks and longer life). A good example is SW Duration at nearly $50/gal or Pratt's Accolade at about $30/gal.
Lowes has the same deal on Valspar this weekend if you like that better. I have to second the deck stain comment, do not use Behr, I have no issue with their paint but the deck stuff is crap.
malefactor
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posted: May. 22, 2008 @ 11:11a
henny said: iatech said: You're better off buying the "top shelf" line of profesional paints. (SW, BM, Pratt, etc). You won't find them at Home Crapo or Lowes. You need to shop at real paint stores. You can still get a deal by asking for the painter's price. (assuming your buying more then a gallon or two).
Yeah, yeah, yeah, whatever. Show me the scientific data or shut up.
You're neglecting to say that most of the price involved in those "pro" paints go straight to commission for the referring painter who "gives you a special discount if you mention his name".
I've tried many of 'em. I can't detect any labor savings. Infact, I can't even detect the difference between behr and glidden at Home Depot. Am I stupid or insensitive? Maybe, but I am certainly a perfectionist and it doesn't seem to matter a bit with the way I apply it (power roller, mini rollers and brushes).
malefactor said: henny said: iatech said: You're better off buying the "top shelf" line of profesional paints. (SW, BM, Pratt, etc). You won't find them at Home Crapo or Lowes. You need to shop at real paint stores. You can still get a deal by asking for the painter's price. (assuming your buying more then a gallon or two).
Yeah, yeah, yeah, whatever. Show me the scientific data or shut up.
You're neglecting to say that most of the price involved in those "pro" paints go straight to commission for the referring painter who "gives you a special discount if you mention his name".
I've tried many of 'em. I can't detect any labor savings. Infact, I can't even detect the difference between behr and glidden at Home Depot. Am I stupid or insensitive? Maybe, but I am certainly a perfectionist and it doesn't seem to matter a bit with the way I apply it (power roller, mini rollers and brushes).
YMMV..
Here we go again....It seems that whenever this deal get posted, we get a lot of comments about the quality of Behr paints. I will offer some of my anectodal experience. I have used Sherwin Williams paints for the past 3 or 4 times I have painted my home or my parents. With that being said, I purchased 25 gallons of Behr paint the last time this deal was occurring (maybe 2 months ago). I notice that the Behr paint is thicker and does not go on as easily. However, the SW paint was going to cost me about $45/gallon after their sale as opposed to $18/gallon for the Behr (after rebate and 10% off coupon), which equates to $1125 for SW and $450 for Behr. To me, the difference in quality was not that big. I have so far used about 18 gallons of paint on my place, and I could not be happier. The color looks great and honestly, the finished product looks just as good as when I used SW. Hope this helps to whomever is on the fence.
isnt the bigger difference with the high end paints is that the color will last longer so you dont have to paint as often?? we just painted our 10 year old stucco home with dunn edwards acriflat it wasnt cheap but we paid more because its made for homes in the west and it wont fade as quick as other paints
I've used all kinds of brands of paints and when you go high end the pigments are more expensive, i.e. more lightfast. The priciest ones that I've used recently were Fine Paints Of Europe and Schreuder brands. The one I needed was oil based and non-yellowing Titanium White. A lot of work because their application directions. Beaucoup $$$....over $30 per container of less than a quart. Recently I painted my kitchen using Behr Kitchen and Bath Paint but found it too glossy so had to repaint it in eggshell. The premium lines are very good. I carry professional commercial liability and get the top Contractor's discount on any size order at the local stores (Janovic/Benjamin Moore) but went to HD and paid retail for the 1 gallon.
Mosskeeter said: I've used all kinds of brands of paints and when you go high end the pigments are more expensive, i.e. more lightfast. The priciest ones that I've used recently were Fine Paints Of Europe and Schreuder brands. The one I needed was oil based and non-yellowing Titanium White. A lot of work because their application directions. Beaucoup $$$....over $30 per container of less than a quart. Recently I painted my kitchen using Behr Kitchen and Bath Paint but found it too glossy so had to repaint it in eggshell. The premium lines are very good. I carry professional commercial liability and get the top Contractor's discount on any size order at the local stores (Janovic/Benjamin Moore) but went to HD and paid retail for the 1 gallon.
Would you use Behr again?
Any recommendations for redwood stain for my outdoor redwood playset that has never been stained after 7 years?
milkandcookies said: Would you use Behr again?Yes.
milkandcookies said: Any recommendations for redwood stain for my outdoor redwood playset that has never been stained after 7 years?No. In my exterior work (roof decks) I've always used Cedar which we coat with a spray application of a sealer; doesn't seem to help because it always oxidizes to a weathered grey within months.
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