Behr Paint Review. Should you buy this paint?

A review of Behr paint their premium plus line purchased from Home Depot. Does The Idaho Painter use Behr?

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[tombryantjumpscoach]

I painted a two story stucco exterior in Upland Pa with Behr masonry and stucco paint in Nov 2013 and I liked it very much. Rolled it on. I looked at the house recently and it still looks great. I've also done interiors with Behr paint and running was a problem. Especially with ceiling cut ins on walls.

[mikem]

I’m a DIY’er, and I’ve used it a couple of times. Their premium line has a one-coat coverage guarantee, and it’s not hype. For my living room, I used two gallons, compared with four gallons of a cheaper brand earlier. So while it’s certainly more expensive per gallon, it cost me less in the long run. I didn’t spray it, I rolled & brushed, and I don’t think it runs any more than anything else. It’s fairly thick, so perhaps even less. For a contractor, they may have an interest in something else, from a cost containment and availability perspective. But for me, it just works.

[mikegb]

I like the honesty in this video. One thing you like and one thing you don't like is the best question. It reminds me of Army after-action reviews: What when well? What didn't go well? ...

[melprice]

I have loved your videos since I found them about a month ago.

Now I see what you think of your crew and you're not afraid to say it, I'm even more impressed with you.

[roan]

Great honest review. I've used behr paint and it's great with no problems at all. A lot of people hate it though.

[halfglassfull]

I have painted my own houses for 35 years now so interesting your point about contractor vs DIYer. Behr does market to DIYers and prices are not cheap but manageable. Paint stores like SW and PPG will charge a DIYer full price (with some sales here and there but who can time So due to small quantities I get charged $10/gal more, paint stores cater to pros first for obvious reasons. So only high vol. contractors such as yourself enjoy the privilege of wholesale/volume discounts. So makes sense DIYers are going to end up buying Behr but over the years all paint has gotten so much better and I just finished spraying 10 gallons Ultra satin on my exterior, very nice to spray, had some runs with the brush!! May have to try SW next project though thanks for the vlog I learn something new every time I watch.

[oscarmontes]

What every contractor wants to know is if the paint covers very well with coat and how expensive or cheap it is. I personally use Berh all the time just because it covers very well with one coat because it has paint and primer in one and the price is the Icing in the cake. I’ll use Berhs premium plus over Sherwin William Emerald even if it was free. What’s the different material price and cuts labor in half

[jarvesroot]

Right on brother I remember 10 years ago we use to call it behrly cover but now it's improved some

[Maxkil]

Never tried it. Good to hear the opinions though

[ronking]

I’m not sure how old this video is but i would like to see you look back at this job in 2-3 years. I used Behr on a complete exterior paint job. After a few years the paint showed a chalky film coat. Had to clean entire service with a pressure wash and then clean with denatured alcohol. Sprayed Sherwin Williams Super Paint, looks great three years later.

[Here--Learn]

I've used Behr quite a few times it sprays good dries hard I like that, it doesn't roll on good or brush well acts like snot when pulling out of the bucket. I prefer Sherwin Williams and Dunn Edwards over it as far as easier to use but it does seem to dry hard and hold up out in here in so cal, your videos make me want to move to a cooler climate get out of this heat looks beautiful there

[faisal-ca]

I own multiple rental properties and Behr is always my friend. It does the job and is cheaper than other high end brands. If I am doing same paint color, I can get away with just one coat.

[CatherineSTodd]

Love this video and your crew too!
"Why stand out when you're born to fit in!" ~ Andrew

[plaidmom]

Looks like you have some great guys working for you- amazing that they all noticed the drops and runs, but that it sprays nicely.

[andrewspawn]

I love Behr Ultra Premium for interior painting... Covers well... For exterior I've been using Valspar Professional with Kilz 2 primer... Great video and review as always I wouldn't use Behr or hire anyone to use it based on your review for exterior... Honest reviews by honest workers who do this day in and day out! Keep up the videos!

[davidmiller]

I did a side job about 29 years ago for a friend. He bought some behr paint and everything these guys said was true then. It ran, and was VERY transparent. I never used that paint again. Years later, a client already purchased their paint (a couple 5s) and I bid the job and ate the cost of the paint. The client was extremely pleased with the results and the professionalism we had towards quality. He offered to pay extra for the paint I bought, but I refused. He did a full BBQ for the crew on our last day.

[jeremywhitcomb]

I've been painting for almost 30 years. I really like the Behr marquee and Behr Ultra. I've had good luck with spraying, cutting and rolling those products. Both cover very well rolling. Can take two coats cutting with a brush over yellows etc.

[ramoncampos]

You videos have great tips on how to paint using various types of tips depending g on the type of surface being painted, exterior or trims.

[Arlo-Official]

The Premium Plus Ultra exterior was just rated overall score of 75 (Jan 2020) as #1 exterior by Consumer Reports. Ratings primarily based on appearance at 3-6-9 years. About $188 for 5 gallons of flat at Home Depot (exclusive). Their Premium Plus came in with a rating of 73 and is around $145 for 5 gallons.

[dl]

I used Behr Ultra satin on my homes exterior ( Tucson AZ ) 17yrs ago, and it’s still looks like new and has retained its color very well.

Just painted the full interior - primered all walls white - then applied Sherwin Williams Emerald - every single color required 2 coats. Behr has always covered in 1 coat.