It Pays To Buy Top Quality Paint For Use On Interior Surfaces

One of the first things you'll notice is that a quality latex paint will not spatter much, saving you a lot of time on cleanup or touch-up later on. High quality interior paints also go on smoothly and evenly, so that brush and roller marks "flow out" and become virtually unnoticeable.

Something else is apparent as you apply a quality latex paint what the experts call "sag resistance." Sagging occurs when a paint droops between the time it's applied and the time that it dries, leaving an uneven coating with a thick lower edge that can make the job look sloppy. Quality paints contain special ingredients that minimize this sagging tendency.

High quality interior latex paints tend to hide well, so you can frequently get away with just one coat, instead of two or more, as are often needed when working with lower quality paints. As a result, even though better quality latex paints cost more per gallon, you might actually spend less on the job and save time and labor by applying a costlier, higher quality coating.

As time passes, you'll appreciate the fact that quality latex paints, especially those with higher sheen or gloss-are better at resisting dirt and stains. And they tend to better maintain their color, even after repeated washing or scrubbing.

How do you determine which interior latex paints are top quality products? If you aren't a paint chemist, just look for the best grade of paint in the manufacturer's line of interior latex coatings. This will normally be the most expensive paint in the line... and generally will provide the best long-term value, compared with economy grades, according to experts at the Paint Quality Institute.

For more information on paints and painting, visit the Paint Quality Institute's Web site at www.paintquality.com.