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The last time you purchased paint, what was the most important factor?

Sometimes a fresh color and coat of paint is just the trick to brighten a room and even our mood!  Many SheSpeaks members have talked about their love for redecorating rooms with simple tricks like a new coat of paint.

We were curious to hear how you might choose the paint color for a room?  Please tell us what you think!

 

Color (44.5%)

Price (12.7%)

Quality (34.2%)

Environmentally Friendly/Safe (8.5%)

The last time you purchased paint, what was the most important factor?
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  • edsims By edsims
    on Mar 03, 2009  

    Quality would rate first for me when looking for a color. I would only then look at price if having difficulty choosing between two or three like colors of similar brands/high quality paints.

  • speterson70 By speterson70
    on Mar 03, 2009  

    It's worth it to spend a little more on a higher quality paint. It'll cover better, last longer and look better.

  • nanners520 By nanners520
    on Mar 03, 2009  

    Color is my main consideration, but I would not buy paint that is of lower quality just to get the best price or color. I would always opt for a higher quality paint that will last longer and look better.

  • the_milliner By the_milliner
    on Mar 03, 2009  

    I used an environmentally friendly paint for the first time recently, helping a friend paint the interior of her salon & spa. No smell, low VOC's and the color was rich!

  • poalady44 By poalady44
    on Mar 03, 2009  

    Having a wide selection of colors is important to me also but Quality of the paint is the most important factor.I will pay more for a high quality paint and feel I am saving money in the long run,because the paint is more durable and lasts alot longer.

  • flower54 By flower54
    on Mar 03, 2009  

    Color is my first choice. The last room I painted the color came out VERY bright...so I had to paint it again with a different shade. Second I go with quality..not the cheapest..not the most expensive.

  • starsoccer_girl13 By starsoccer_girl13
    on Mar 03, 2009  

    Well color and quality are of the utmost importance.

  • becky418 By becky418
    on Mar 03, 2009  

    Last time I painted I used a higher quality of paint than Home Depot or Lowes and painting was much easier and took a lot less time. It also seems to be holding up much better. It cleans up better and seems to be fading less. I doubt I will ever buy cheep paint again.

  • cyndesanto By cyndesanto
    on Mar 03, 2009  

    I look for the color first and the quality second. I know that I have much better luck with the more expensive paints. I have had great luck with Valspar (i think).

  • pennsgal By pennsgal
    on Mar 03, 2009  

    The quality had to be good - we were painting our storage shed outdoors, which is rather large and made of wood. The color matters, but if it's going to chip off after 1 hard winter or 1 hot summer, what does it matter?