Valspar paint ...ARGH!

On Wed, 15 Mar 2006 15:36:44 -0500, Jean scribbled this interesting note:

There are lots of discussions on this group about how to paint interior woodwork. Some say you can do a good job with good latex paint, others say you should only use an oil based enamel for interior woodwork. I prefer the oil based paint. You want a great end result? Buy great paint and be willing to put in a lot of time in the prep work. The finished product is entirely dependant upon the prep work and the quality of the materials, much like a fine meal!:~)

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I just learned to tell a quality latex paint from a cheap paint is to rub it between your fingers. If it feels gritty it's a cheap paint. If it feels smooth its a good paint. A cheap paint uses clay and a more expensive paint uses titanium dioxide.

I had never heard about that test. Thanks for the tip.

Jean

I used Valspar enamel a few decades ago in UK, but I can't say I've seen it anywhere lately. I thought it was a "name brand."

Perce

One more tip for you.

Don't believe everything you read here.

Which means what?

Jean

Which means that this supposed "test" is BS. Even cheap paint feels smooth between the fingers.