Jeremy I am so glad I found your channel, your content kicks a$$ for experienced DIYers. Any chance you have a series on painting kitchen cabinets in the pipeline? Could really use your guidance on that after your videos get us through painting the rest of the house. Thank you!

@SuperVassarBrothers

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback. Glad we could help. We don't paint kitchen cabinets, so not at this point. I'm sure someone on the KZreads would have a good series on that. Thanks again !

@lms4986

2 жыл бұрын

@@SuperVassarBrothers Ah bummer, but appreciate you getting back to me.

@lms4986

2 жыл бұрын

@@SuperVassarBrothers Hold up. Do you not do cabinets for reasons I might want to consider---like they are a total pita to get perfect, or the paint jobs do not hold up, etc etc. Feel free to lay some expectation management lessons on me

What exterior primer would you use for a bare wood application using the Moorglo Soff Gloss paint? Thanks for making this video.

@SuperVassarBrothers

10 ай бұрын

You can use fresh start exterior wood primer or really any exterior wood primer. If you get any tannin bleed through then you can use an oil based exterior primer but most of the time that’s not necessary. Thanks for watching!

I just use SW rain refresh for my porch railing/spindles and super deck for the floors. The rain refresh was pretty pricy but was 35% off so $70/gallon. I really love it so far. My main concern is longevity on the deck. I goofed and primed everything and had to strip and sand the wood. Took me a month to complete everything but happy with the results (just don’t look under the stairs)

@jhirn2957

Жыл бұрын

The diamabrush helped tremendously with stripping the paint. Took some practice to prevent gouging as it’s incredibly aggressive, but chemical strippers and 36 grit didn’t stand a chance. Get a dust shroud for you angle grinder. They sell on specific for dismabrush but a $20 one from Amazon worked well enough.

@SuperVassarBrothers

Жыл бұрын

Decks are tricky. We actually stopped doing most of a lot of deck work because we were having issues with different product lines as the formulations changed. Sounds like you did all the right things with yours. Good work!

@sparky9044

Жыл бұрын

@@SuperVassarBrothers do you recommend Rain refresh

Again...not sure if you pay attention to old videos, but had a quick inquiry so figured I'd give it a shot. I'm going to repaint my mother's carport walls and ceilings, which are white...and from 1972. :) A bit of peeling paint above a dryer vent, and there are a few cracked spots along the walls, but otherwise I think all I need to do to prep it is wash the walls down. Had gone by SW before I tripped across this video and was pretty well convinced to go with their "Duration" white, with extra white tint and a hint of black thrown in. After watching this vid went to the closest BM store...and ended up dealing with a guy who seemed a bit clueless. Finally figured out I'd have to pick a specific shade of white in the Lustre for the carport walls. Their pricing is about $10 more per gallon than the SW Duration. Since this is exterior paint that won't be sitting in the sun, do you suspect that SW Duration would work fine? The folks at the SW store were very helpful in running through all the options, and offered cogent explanations why of the choices they had available they'd suggest Duration for this job. But after watching your video, I'm a bit concerned this may have been one of the ones you used before and determined didn't work long-term. Any insight you care to offer would be appreciated.

@SuperVassarBrothers

9 ай бұрын

I’m assuming when you say carport that you’re painting the interior of a garage. In which case Duration or Emerald would work great on the walls. I went with Emerald matte in Extra White for my garage. Here’s my current load out for interior products in case you’re interested. My New Paint Load Out // 2023 kzread.info/dash/bejne/lZmt0KeEhJjSn8Y.html

@mikeysan01

9 ай бұрын

@@SuperVassarBrothers I'm in Upstate SC...a carport is basically a garage with no doors, and this one is open in the back so air blows through from the front porch. :) Not in the direct sun, but also not suitable for interior paint. Thanks for the response!

@wandadelacruz2486

4 ай бұрын

I’m will painting wood siding on a Victorian house. What do you recommend for durability?

I used to be an exclusive Ben Moore user, but the homeowner price of Regal Select is now $75/gallon, which is just too much. (And the staff would belly ache about custom colors.) The top of the line Diamond Vogel exterior paint is around $68/gallon, which is a lot, but under that $70 threshold. That's now my go to. If any of the top manufacturers allowed homeowners to get pro pricing, they could own the DIY market.

@SuperVassarBrothers

11 ай бұрын

I’ve had a similar thought. We use Ben Moore for exterior and Sherwin Williams for interior with a few specialty products mixed in.

When painting exterior window trim and pvc brick moulding with BM softgloss in June how long do you have to wait between coats and what primer do you recommend applying first?

@SuperVassarBrothers

Жыл бұрын

You can re-coat fairly quickly depending on conditions. 1-2 hours is reasonable if it’s warm out. If the trim has already been painted or is primed from the factory then you don’t need to prime. If it needs primer then pretty much any standard exterior primer will work.

thanks man. I have a request. could you give me some tips on painting stucco? I have a house coming up and honestly ive never painted stucco. A video would be awesome

@SuperVassarBrothers

2 жыл бұрын

Good idea. We'll put it in the pipeline. I would recommend using a good exterior flat paint. Also a good primer if it was not painted before. Sherwin Williams or Benny Moore have great stuff. Good luck!

I've got fiber cement board siding and I'm in Texas on some land with not many trees so my house will be hit with direct sun, humid climates and lots of storms. Which exterior paint should I select?

@SuperVassarBrothers

Жыл бұрын

I’d still go with what I recommended in this video. MoorGuard for the siding and Moorglo for the trim and doors.

Great review. My house needs some work and I have a Benjamin Moore store right near me.

@SuperVassarBrothers

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jim!

Have you ever compared these to any PPG paints? Also, is BM like SW where you can set up a commercial acct and get a big discount?

@SuperVassarBrothers

Жыл бұрын

We haven't used PPG paints. For BM it depends on the store. The bigger BM retailers do have discounted commercial accounts. Ask and they will let you know.

What is your opinion of SW Duration exterior paint? I need to paint some exterior window brick moulding and trim.

@SuperVassarBrothers

Жыл бұрын

It’s ok. I still prefer MoorGuard or Moorglo if I had a choice

Thanks again for the review. I am going to repaint my front steel door and I am planning to use soft gloss. What primers can I use with this? Also, would this work with an oil-based primer?

@SuperVassarBrothers

Жыл бұрын

If the door has already been painted then you probably don't have to prime it. If you do prime it, any exterior multi-purpose primer would work. Most oil primers are made so that they can be top coated with a regular (non-oil based) paint, so you're good there too. Good luck with your front door!

@josefernandez2722

Жыл бұрын

@@SuperVassarBrothers thank you for your advice. Much appreciated

Would Moore Gard still be best for 50's block home in South West florida? Lots of rain and intense sun. The current paint that is on the house is peeling and kind of dusty underneath. I am going to try to scrape and pressure wash what I can off. Not sure if any is oil based. Do I need a certain primer? Thanks for the great video!

@SuperVassarBrothers

2 ай бұрын

I'd still go with Moorguard, but you might want to ask around and see what folks are using in your area. Moorguard and Moorglo both have good adhesion, so you can do a test spot and see if you get a good bond. If it's not bonding properly then you can try something like Fresh Start which is a great primer from Benjamin Moore.

@michaelruth1819

2 ай бұрын

@SuperVassarBrothers Will do and thanks for the help!

Would the soft gloss be ideal for regular garage doors? I’m not sure what garage doors are make of but I need a white paint refresh on my garage door.

@SuperVassarBrothers

2 жыл бұрын

Soft gloss would work great on your garage door. If you like the sheen (shine) of soft gloss then you'll love it. We use it for all our exterior trim and exterior doors.

Is the Ben waterborne exterior the same as the moorgaurd? Also have you used this in a sprayer? if so how did it perform or do you recommend just using a brush?

@SuperVassarBrothers

2 жыл бұрын

The Ben waterborne exterior is different from the Moore Guard. I haven't used the Ben exterior so I don't have an opinion on it. We did spray the Moore Glo once and it was great. We don't spray much anymore, but I would assume it would be fine.

What is a good exterior acrylic paint for a high heat desert area? Flat white on hardieplank and low sheen on Doug Fir ...

@SuperVassarBrothers

Жыл бұрын

I would go with what I recommend in this video. MoorGuard Low Lustre for your big areas and Morglo Soft-Gloss for trim and doors.

I'm painting an 8x10 shed that has wood textured panels. Should I use the "high build" version to hide panel gaps and cover nails holes or will the regular version shown in your video be good enough?

@SuperVassarBrothers

Жыл бұрын

I have never used the "high build" version so I can't speak to that. Usually we fill nail holes and larger gaps with exterior putty. Then we use Moorguard Low Lustre on the main areas and Moorglo Soft-Gloss on the trim pieces.

When spraying is not an option, What would you use for the smooth metal exterior front door and door trim and couple new smooth columns? Benjamin Moore doesn’t have anything like emerald urethane. Does soft gloss leave brush lines and roller texture on smooth surfaces? On second floor it doesn’t matter but on front entry I see a lot of brush lines and texture on new columns from even the smoothest roller. Wish Benjamin Moore would have a exterior trim enamel like emerald urethane or behr hybrid trim enamel.

@SuperVassarBrothers

Жыл бұрын

Their Advance paint may work. But if you like SW Urethane go with that one. Great product.

@johnwhite2576

2 ай бұрын

You like these better than aura?

Flat tends to be recommended for stucco, so I'm wondering what made you favor low lustre? Thanks

@SuperVassarBrothers

Жыл бұрын

Flat provides very little protection from the elements and you can run into mold issues on the stucco that's painted flat. The Low Lustre provides more protection and looks quite nice on stucco.

In your exterior projects such as aluminum siding, do you use a roller and brush, or spray?

@SuperVassarBrothers

9 ай бұрын

We don’t do many projects where we’re painting siding anymore. When we did we did both. It just depended on the situation.

What's the difference between this and BM Aura Exterior? What sort of maintenance cycle do you suggest to your clients, when using Regal Exterior?

@SuperVassarBrothers

Жыл бұрын

I haven’t used Aura exterior enough to give you a proper answer to your question. Moorglo Soft-Gloss and Moorgaurd Low Lustre and still working wonderfully for us so I don’t have a need to mess around with other products. I used the soft-gloss today as a matter of fact. I don’t suggest a maintenance cycle to clients. In my experience they get painting done when the surface starts to look like crap. Most people wait too long…🤷‍♂️

what would you recommend for priming before you use soft gloss for trim?

@SuperVassarBrothers

Жыл бұрын

That depends on what you’re priming. For the majority of exterior trim, a standard exterior latex primer will be sufficient. For raw wood, then you may need to go with an exterior wood primer.

Which is the cheapest for indoor sheet rock walls? Is water based cleanable? What is safe to wash them with?

@SuperVassarBrothers

Жыл бұрын

Generally, cheap paint is not durable. We prefer Duration from Sherwin Williams. Superpaint is a less expensive and solid option from Sherwin Williams. Paints are rated for being wipeable with water. As soon as you start scrubbing you’ll mar the finish.

What primer should I use for aluminum and metal siding?

@SuperVassarBrothers

Жыл бұрын

I just replied to this comment on the other video you commented on. Good luck with your project!

Which paint is your favorite for spray painting an old house with brick walls?

@SuperVassarBrothers

Жыл бұрын

We no longer do big exterior jobs, so that's a bit out of my wheelhouse. You've gotta make sure that you use a masonry primer like Loxon first if the bricks haven't been previously painted. Then you can go over them with a good exterior paint like Moorgaurd Low Lustre.

Which paint would you recommend for front steps and landing.

@SuperVassarBrothers

Жыл бұрын

I'd recommend Porch and Floor Enamel from Sherwin Williams. I've used that a fair amount and it seems to hold up well. Most paint companies have a version of that product, but that's the one I've used the most. You can also add sand or another gritty additive if you need it to be more grippy. Good luck with your project!

Would you still recommend these products today or have they been reformulated to something worse, like the interior regal?

@SuperVassarBrothers

Жыл бұрын

Excellent question. They haven't messed with either of these products recently, so they're still what we use for exterior work.

Hello, I’ve been using sherwin Williams emerald and emerald urethane on a couple bedrooms. Is the exterior version crap? What are the differences between emerald exterior and the regal select exterior that you have noticed? Also have you used the sw porch and floor paint for exterior wood and or concrete steps ? I have a few different projects that iam going to be doing and I started with sherwin Williams based on ur emerald interior and trim paint reviews. Should I consider changing to Ben Moore for future projects? Thanks for your input

@SuperVassarBrothers

2 ай бұрын

So Emerald Exterior isn't crap. It's a decent exterior product. If you're having success with it then you can keep using it. I still prefer the Moorglo and Moorguard for how easy it is to work with, and the finish quality. It works super well in direct sunlight and the Moorglo Soft-Gloss is still far and away my favorite for exterior doors, shutters and trim. I'm also quite use to working with it, and I haven't used Emerald exterior nearly as much, so take that for what you will. If you have some exterior doors or trim to paint, then give Moorglo a try and see what you think. I have used porch and floor quite a bit. It's decent for wood. You may want to try Heavy Shield from Sherwin Williams for your concrete steps. I just did my garage floor and basement floor with it, and I was quite happy with the results. Super easy to use, and it's holding up well so far.

@chaddisisto4915

2 ай бұрын

@@SuperVassarBrothers thanks for the reply. I haven’t tried emerald exterior, just interior and trim/door versions so far. I just wanted to make sure the exterior wasn’t terrible before I tried it, if I go that route. Sounds good, I’ll try the porch and floor for my wood steps. I will look into the heavy shield for my mother’s concrete steps, I have to clean up the old paint and adhesive first, but I may need to parge coat them first. Thanks for the feedback 👍

@johnwhite2576

2 ай бұрын

Would you prime true rxterior /boral flyash board?

Thanks. I want to paint my front steel door with Moor glo. What type of brush and roller do you think works best for this? Also do you like INSLX primer as an undercoat?

@SuperVassarBrothers

Жыл бұрын

Most of the time you don't have to prime the metal door because they come factory primed, but that's your call. I usually hand brush the whole door with a 2 1/2inch Corona Vegas. That's my favorite brush for trim and doors. If you are going to roll the door then I'd go with a 1/4inch nap woven roller. The tight nap will give you a more "sprayed" looking finish.

@josefernandez2722

Жыл бұрын

@@SuperVassarBrothers I really appreciate the response. I am repainting it to a similar color. I figured since it's steel itl could use some help for the paint to stick.

Hey can i use exterior emulsion paint indoors?

@SuperVassarBrothers

Жыл бұрын

You can. Generally you're not going to get what is considered to be a high quality finish using an exterior paint indoors, but it'll work.

What would you paint fiberglass columns that have a woodgrain texture?

@SuperVassarBrothers

Жыл бұрын

I’d go with the soft gloss that I mention in this video. Here’s a video demonstrating how I paint fiberglass columns and I use soft gloss on them. kzread.info/dash/bejne/kZic3NSRhs7XdsY.html

@chrisroyles4291

Жыл бұрын

Why not the low luster which you recommend for wood siding?

In your opinion, in what ways does Benjamin Moore’s exterior paint outperform Sherwin Williams?

@SuperVassarBrothers

9 ай бұрын

In my experience the Moorglo and MoorGuard are easier to work with and are capable of producing a better looking finish than the SW products.

Hey bro i m from india ....i want to know that does bm makes paint for indian hot conditions .....???

@SuperVassarBrothers

8 ай бұрын

I am not sure of the product offerings that BM has in India, but the two products I mention in this video work great in the heat. It gets pretty hot in PA during the summer and we use these products all the time in those conditions.

Which primer would you recommend for wood?

@SuperVassarBrothers

10 ай бұрын

If it’s raw wood then we use the exterior wood primer from Sherwin Williams. Benjamin Moore also has decent exterior wood primers.

@last-life

10 ай бұрын

@@SuperVassarBrothers Awesome - thank you

So is this paint also used in paint sprayers?

@SuperVassarBrothers

Жыл бұрын

Yes you can use it in sprayers.

How is the quality of dulux paints ...compare to bm and sw.....??

@SuperVassarBrothers

8 ай бұрын

I’ve never used Dulux so I got nothing on that one.

What brush do you use for soft gloss

@SuperVassarBrothers

10 ай бұрын

I prefer the Corona Cortez 2 1/2 inch

@fenceman7067

10 ай бұрын

Really enjoy your videos great content Thank you

@fenceman7067

10 ай бұрын

Can't find Corona brushes locally would have to purchase online hate to be a pain but could you tell me the model number of the paintbrush that you like they are many Corona Cortez brushes not really sure which to order

Is soft gloss like a semi-gloss

@SuperVassarBrothers

Жыл бұрын

It's closer to satin which is a step down from semi-gloss. It's considered a "factory" finish.

Can it be sprayed

@SuperVassarBrothers

Ай бұрын

Yes, they both can be sprayed.

What is wrong with SW paint? Is BM Paint still better?

@SuperVassarBrothers

8 ай бұрын

We use SW paint for almost all of our interior painting. It's solid. For exterior I like the products that I went over in this video much better than SW current offerings for exterior.

Big Money 💰

@SuperVassarBrothers

9 ай бұрын

This paint is worth the money in my experience. 🤑

Not a painter, looking for the best paint for 50 year old outdoor painted wood window and door trim. So far, Sherwin Williams Emerald, Behr Marquee and Benjamin Moore Regal Select seem to be the top contenders.

@SuperVassarBrothers

Жыл бұрын

Well you know my vote. Moorglo Soft-Gloss for the win 🤙

@solarsynapse

Жыл бұрын

Wow. Calling around, the big box stores either won't answer the phone or they are clueless. Lowe's has Sherwin Williams, Home Depot Behr and Menard's Dutch Boy. I found a somewhat local flooring store that answered the phone, was knowledgeable and has Benjamin Moore! BM it is!

BEHR DYNASTY® Exterior Paint?

@SuperVassarBrothers

10 ай бұрын

I have never used it so I don’t have an opinion either way. 🤷‍♂️

@neomatrix4412

10 ай бұрын

@@SuperVassarBrothers okay SHerman Williams Emerald ?

Benjamin Moore is such a bet yes r product than Sherwin Williams! Love Regal!

@SuperVassarBrothers

Жыл бұрын

Indeed! Thanks for watching!

i don't understand $55 to $65 per gallon. i can barely buy the cheapest Behr paint for that.

@SuperVassarBrothers

3 ай бұрын

This video was from a couple of years ago. Prices have risen since then, but this is still my go-to exterior paint.

I used sherwin Williams emerald over this stuff.

@SuperVassarBrothers

9 ай бұрын

I’ve used emerald as well and it’s decent. My preference is still Moorglo and MoorGuard

linseed paint is best for exterior woodwork any plastic paint can cause wet rot. and flakes

@SuperVassarBrothers

2 ай бұрын

Mmmkay. I don’t know of any exterior guys that are using that type of product, but I’ll keep an eye out for it.

I watched another KZread channel that claimed Sherwin Williams and Benjamin Moore are living off their name and not worth the extra money. Any truth to this?

@SuperVassarBrothers

Жыл бұрын

That's a rather broad statement, and I'd be curious as to what paint they are recommending. Sherwin Williams and Benjamin Moore both make some great paint and some crappy paint. It really depends on what line of paint you are using from each brand. I don't disagree that paint is getting expensive. We've had several price increases recently, but that's true for all paints regardless of the brand. There are some products that I think are over priced from both companies, but I also think they have some great paints that perform well and are worth the money. Morglo and MoorGuard are great examples. All of the professional painters that I know use Sherwin Williams, Benjamin Moore, or a combination of the two.

@bradvincet1848

Жыл бұрын

​@@SuperVassarBrothers he preferred Behr paints.

@stanreaper3080

Жыл бұрын

​@@bradvincet1848 personally, I would unfollow that channel. Some Behr products cover quite well but they have horrible sagging and workability issues in my experience. .

Seems like you guys have switched from SW to BM. That's what i sense from the videos , anyways

@SuperVassarBrothers

2 жыл бұрын

Yes and no. Interior we use Sherwin Williams. Except when they are out of stock (supply issues) or a client specifically asks for BM. Exterior we use BM. The regal select eggshell by BM is great for walls, but we don't like BM ceiling paint or trim paint as much.