Paints

What's behind our paint Ratings?

• Overall score
  Overall score includes primarily a paint's hiding performance, and resistance to staining, gloss change , scrubbing, sticking, mildew, and fading, along with surface smoothness,. VOC level does not factor into the overall score. Most results were developed from tests of white, pastel, and medium-tint bases in the flat/matte, eggshell/satin and semi-gloss finishes.
• Hiding
  Hiding reflects how well a paint covers dark colors mainly with one-coat.
• Staining
  Staining shows how well a paint resists tough oil and water based stains.
• Gloss change
  Gloss change notes the change in appearance when a paint is cleaned aggresively.
• Scrubbing
  Scrubbing shows how a paint holds up to many abrasive cleanings.
• Surface smoothness
  Surface smoothness indicates an absence of roller, brush or run marks when the paint is dry.
• Resists mildew
  Best at resisting mildew growth. Best for bathrooms, laundry rooms and other damp places.
• Resists sticking
  Best at not remaining tacky when dry. Best for windows, doors and shelves.
• Resists fading
  Best at maintaining its color in strong sunlight. Best for very sunny spaces.
• Self-priming
  Paint does not require use of a primer prior to painting bare walls or wood or walls previously painted with semi-gloss or high gloss finishes.
• Claims zero VOCs
  Paint contains no VOCs (volatile organic compounds).