The house has had several repaintings over the years, typically scraped, then oil primer and latex top coat. I have a 100+ year old farmhouse that has good wood siding that has held up over the years, though with a couple eaves just re-sided with cedar after a moisture problem – not primed or painted yet. Which product is your favorite? Have any good or bad experiences with either? Let us know in the comments below! And as always, if you’re curious about our services, give us a call or schedule an estimate on our website! Unlike Superpaint, if Duration is applied on a home with cedar, or with a moisture problem, the thicker Duration coating will stop the home from ‘breathing’ and prevent moisture from escaping – therefore cause blistering and peeling paint.
It’s best if used on a newer home, under 30-40 years old. It typically lasts for about 8-10 years as well, depending on the same factors as above.ĭuration is great if you are looking for a self priming, one coat coverage type of paint. For starters, Duration can be applied on a handful more surfaces than SuperPaint – such as steel, aluminum, vinyl and wood siding and trim. Though it has the same technology that allows us to use it during cooler temperatures, Duration tends to be slightly more expensive than Superpaint – which can easily be explained. SuperPaint also has improved resistance to early dirt pick-up, it’s vinyl safe, and it has block resistance – which means those window frames and door jams shouldn’t get stuck because of it. This is also why it’s better on an older home, as that home more than likely already has layers and layers of paint on it, and you want it to be able to ‘breathe’ better. On some substrates, such as cedar, SuperPaint is a better option because it allows the wood to ‘breathe’ and doesn’t trap moisture under the paint as much. If there are peeling areas or bare wood, a separate primer will be required prior to applying SuperPaint. SuperPaint is great on an older home, something more than 40 years old. Of course the amount of time that any paint will last depends on a lot of factors – two of the most important being weather conditions and pre-existing conditions. It has technology to allow us to paint in cooler temperatures and will typically last about 5-7 years. It is priced about mid-range and performs accordingly. SuperPaint is Sherwin Williams ‘standard’ exterior paint. Below, we’ll go over the differences and when you might want to use one over the other. For most exterior projects though, there’s 2 products we would recommend over others – Superpaint or Duration. You can earn coupons and rewards after you’ve spent enough money to qualify.If you’re thinking about doing an exterior painting project soon, Sherwin Williams offers a handful of products in their exterior paint line.
If you plan to purchase a lot of paint or supplies, sign up for the free PaintPerks rewards program. For $95 you get a pre-visit phone call to help the consultant learn about your style, a 90-minute visit, a $50 gift card to use toward your paint purchase, and a project shopping list. If you need help choosing colors for your project, Sherwin-Williams offers an in-home consultation with a professional. You can also do a custom calculation that includes the texture of your wall and takes into account how many baseboards and crown moldings you have.
Enter the total height and width of the wall you’re painting and tally the number of windows and doors for a quick calculation. The Sherwin-Williams website has a paint calculator to help you figure out how much paint you need for your project. The website has several color selection tools, including a visualization tool that allows you to upload a photo of your room and click to change the colors of the walls. With more than 1,500 paint colors, you’re sure to find one for your project. Sherwin-Williams prides itself on its vast color selection. You can also purchase wood stains and sealers, spray paints, concrete and masonry finishes, and more. Then choose from interior or exterior latex, oil-based or enamel paints. Select one of its many primers, each formulated for different surfaces. Sherwin-Williams offers many products for your painting project, including brushes, rollers, tape and accessories. In fact, its paint is used on major monuments such as the White House, the Golden Gate Bridge and the Hollywood Sign.
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