[Thom Paine]

Ok I will. Thanks. I actually prefer going there. It's closer and less crowded . And its Dunn Edward's.
Is Sherwin William's good paint ? I have one Close by too.

I don't care for SW paints due to personal experience with poor quality of a few hundred gallons...
Some have different experience and opinions.

DE always maintained consistent quality throughout their product line.

For any brand it is generally advisable to avoid the cheapest line; sometimes called "Contractor Grade".
No quality oriented contractor uses that grade unless spec'd by production tract builders.

 

[mark sr]

SWP makes great paint BUT like most paint manufactures they also make crappy paint. Price is often a good indicator or quality. You want mid line or better. IMO SWP's SuperPaint is their best paint for the price [they have better but more expensive coatings] DunnEdwards is the same way, I've used their cheapest as an employee but they also have good paints.

There is no industry standard when it comes to labeling a sheen. That's why one brand of satin or semi-gloss might be shinier or flatter than another. I've even seen differences between lines of paint with the same brand.

 

[woodco]

IMO satin for everything exterior, except maybe semigloss on a front door. Thats personal preference. I worked for someone who always had me put satin on the body and semigloss on the trim, and personally, I just dont like it. Nowadays, even decent quality flat paint will hold up about as long as anything else. Semigloss isnt any more washable than satin, if you ask me.

As far as longevity.... on one hand, shinier paints will reflect more sunlight rather than absorb it, so that may add to the longevity, as well as keep it a touch cooler.. On the other hand, when exterior semigloss is near the end of its lifespan, it looks a lot worse than satin or flat, as the worn areas lose sheen and become an eyesore. Ive just noticed exterior repaints, the fascia always looks worse when it was done in semigloss, compared to satin, or even flat. So, personally, I say satin all the way, except maybe the front door.

 

[woodco]

Thanks.
I prefer Dunn Edward's paints but they only have paint sample chips. I have my shed painted with Dunn Edward's and after 6 years in high winds it still looks great.
At Home Depot I can buy a small container of sample paint to apply for under 3 bucks before I commit to the paint. Dunn Edward's wont do that.

Heres a tip: You can take your DE paint chip to home depot, and have them machine match it for a sample.. It wont be an EXACT match, but it shoudl be good enough to decide whether you like the color or not., then buy from DE. Or, you can have DE match the behr sample... Dont feel you need to stick to a certain company because of their colors. With the exception of certain Benjamin Moore colors, any paint store can match any other companies colors.

 

[redcherryphoto1]

Heres a tip: You can take your DE paint chip to home depot, and have them machine match it for a sample.. It wont be an EXACT match, but it shoudl be good enough to decide whether you like the color or not., then buy from DE. Or, you can have DE match the behr sample... Dont feel you need to stick to a certain company because of their colors. With the exception of certain Benjamin Moore colors, any paint store can match any other companies colors.

I put a sample portion of dark grey satin on both my front door and shutters. The shutters look so much darker. Like 2 shades.
Why ?

 

[Thom Paine]

I put a sample portion of dark grey satin on both my front door and shutters. The shutters look so much darker. Like 2 shades.
Why ?

Tough one, without seeing it...

considerations:
Paint equally stirred for both surfaces.?
Original color different on door ?
Paint coating density
Different Sunlight

 

[redcherryphoto1]

Tough one, without seeing it...

considerations:
Paint equally stirred for both surfaces.?
Original color different on door ?
Paint coating density
Different Sunlight

We live the way it looks on the door.
Same paint sample can.
Same paint base and color on door and shutters.
Shutter was in shade. Door had shaded porch sunlight lighting it.
Being in shade, it would appear much darker ? It almost looks black while the door looks like a nice deep grey.

 

[redcherryphoto1]

We live the way it looks on the door.
Same paint sample can.
Same paint base and color on door and shutters.
Shutter was in shade. Door had shaded porch sunlight lighting it.
Being in shade, it would appear much darker ? It almost looks black while the door looks like a nice deep grey.

I'll go take some pics.

 

[redcherryphoto1]

 

[redcherryphoto1]

Question : The shutter has the gap lines running vertically. The paint wouldnt fill those in.
I used 1/4" nap 6 inch rollers.
Would 3/8 ^ nap rollers fill in those gaps ?

 

[1865wingate]

the consensus among most old New Englanders is usually satin for the siding, semi gloss for the trim. We are partial to oil base too.

 

[redcherryphoto1]

the consensus among most old New Englanders is usually satin for the siding, semi gloss for the trim. We are partial to oil base too.

So semi gloss for the shutters ?
Question : The paint sample I got was an interior paint. The paint person said when I ordered the larger size they could make the exterior brand.
Would that make a difference ?
Also, we like the way the sample looks on our front door. Will the " interior" version paint be okay to use on the front door ? We have a custom heavy steel security door in front of it. Wind and dirt still pass through the security door though. Will the interior brand paint hold up ?
Thank you.

 

[Thom Paine]

Nice color choice.
Still kinda' tough but it gives direction.
From the pics, assuming the camera is capturing the colors...
The paint appears to be reasonably equal. The original colors are different due to weathering...

The difference can easily be the contrasting colors next to the new paint
The shutters affected by the stucco and the window coverings.
The door is contrasted by the 'red' door, the stucco, white jamb and grayish(?) trim.

This is also influenced by light conditions
exampled by your shutter close up... it appears a shade of gray.

If you step back to picture the entire front it may look better.

 

[redcherryphoto1]

Nice color choice.
Still kinda' tough but it gives direction.
From the pics, assuming the camera is capturing the colors...
The paint appears to be reasonably equal. The original colors are different due to weathering...

The difference can easily be the contrasting colors next to the new paint
The shutters affected by the stucco and the window coverings.
The door is contrasted by the 'red' door, the stucco, white jamb and grayish(?) trim.

This is also influenced by light conditions
exampled by your shutter close up... it appears a shade of gray.

If you step back to picture the entire front it may look better.

I brushed the door. Rolled the shutter.
Makes a difference?
Maybe I need more paint on the shutter ? The 1/4" nap was not laying enough paint down ?

 

[Thom Paine]

Question : The shutter has the gap lines running vertically. The paint wouldnt fill those in.
I used 1/4" nap 6 inch rollers.
Would 3/8 ^ nap rollers fill in those gaps ?

-shrug- ... unlikely... but not positive. could be worth a try.
Do you have a standard brush clip for your pole ?
you might use a 2-3" sash brush on those.. do it relatively quickly and roll the fronts before the brushed lines dry.

 

[Thom Paine]

I brushed the door. Rolled the shutter.
Makes a difference?
Maybe I need more paint on the shutter ? The 1/4" nap was not laying enough paint down ?

Bingo ! .... paint density.... an influencing cause.

Try it but Be cautious about a longer nap.... easy splatter.... consider more coats.

 

[Thom Paine]

I brushed the door. Rolled the shutter.
Makes a difference?
Maybe I need more paint on the shutter ? The 1/4" nap was not laying enough paint down ?

Decent brush work on that door... fairly even no brush strokes...
Wha'da'ya think ? 2 more coats or 3 ?

 

[redcherryphoto1]

-shrug- ... unlikely... but not positive. could be worth a try.
Do you have a standard brush clip for your pole ?
you might use a 2-3" sash brush on those.. do it relatively quickly and roll the fronts before the brushed lines dry.

Yes I do. Will do that.

 

[redcherryphoto1]

Decent brush work on that door... fairly even no brush strokes...
Wha'da'ya think ? 2 more coats or 3 ?

I think it's as you said. Different lighting and surrounding. I'm going to get a lighter shade for the shutters.

 

[woodco]

For th inside cracks on the shutters, try a refill for a paint pad. Shur-Line Flat Painter Edger for Hard to Reach Spots 2006720 It should be thin enough to slide in, or if you can find one, these are even better
:Whizz Bender Paint Pad