Having said that, you can't really go wrong with either Sherwin Williams or Ben Moore. From a pure paint quality standpoint, they are nearly equivalent. Accordingly, they both carry bad, better, and premium paint lines that are priced differently.

In response to increased raw material prices and production difficulties, some leading paint companies have hiked up their prices. Sherwin-Williams CEO John Morikis said the company raised its prices in the Americas by 7% in August and again by 4% in September, according to The Associated Press.

Many contractors are impressed by the fact that Sherwin-Williams has more than 140 years of experience behind them, which means they've had a long time to perfect what they do. And they've done it well, as they are among the most trusted suppliers of quality paints in the industry.

Sherwin-Williams Paint HGTV HOME™ by Sherwin-Williams Paint Colors.

Sherwin Williams' Superpaint is a popular choice for painting projects thanks to its low price and wide range of colors. It's also self-priming, durable, and DIY-friendly.

Benjamin Moore tends to be slightly more expensive than Sherwin Williams, with their premium paints costing significantly more. However, Benjamin Moore's paints tend to last longer and require fewer coats, which can save you money in the long run.

Behr's water-based paints should be good for two years, says Edrosa, while Sherwin-Williams' cans boast a three-year shelf life, says Fiorilli.

Here is a general guideline to gauge how long paint lasts: PPG and Glidden both suggest their latex paint, unopened should last two years. Sherwin-Williams and Behr each say a year. Most experts, outside of the manufacturers say well-preserved paint can be shelf-stable for up to 10 years.

Latex – Get the longest-lasting finish with the best gloss retention. Sherwin-Williams latex paints are easy to work with, dry quickly and are extremely durable. Latex paints clean up easily with soap and water.

Design expertise meets legendary quality. With designer-inspired Color Collections, it's easier than ever to achieve the kind of reveal-worthy look as seen on HGTV. No matter which colors you mix and match, they're guaranteed to work together beautifully.

They are by the same company but the paint in the SW store is more expensive than the HGTV line at Lowe's.

Satin Finish They are one of the more popular commercial paint choices as they are not too dull and not too shiny. They are more durable than eggshell, flat, or matte finishes and easier to clean. Satin finishes are an excellent choice for a lower profile paint than the shinier semi-gloss finish.