Paint Question

wartknight · 05-23-2008, 11:31 AM

My wife has chosen some Behr Premium Plus eggshell enamel paint. Any idea how long it takes this stuff to dry?

cybsball20 · 05-23-2008, 11:32 AM

With it being humid outside, probably a couple of hours, not too long...

Phaedrus · 05-23-2008, 11:33 AM

Depends on temp and humidity. I'm pretty sure enamels take longer. What did she paint???

cytech · 05-23-2008, 11:33 AM

it will also depend on what type of surface you are painting.

superdorf · 05-23-2008, 11:34 AM

Originally Posted by wartknight

My wife has chosen some Behr Premium Plus eggshell enamel paint. Any idea how long it takes this stuff to dry?

Behr.com: Products - PREMIUM PLUSÂ® Interior Eggshell Enamel
Dry Time

Dries to touch in two hours at 77°F (25°C) and 50% humidity, re-coat in four hours. Longer dry time required in cooler temperatures and in higher humidity.
After two weeks, cured paint film may be cleaned with a mild, non-abrasive liquid detergent.
Dry paint film is mildew resistant.

wartknight · 05-23-2008, 11:39 AM

Thanks to all of you!

cloneu · 05-23-2008, 11:44 AM

Originally Posted by Phaedrus

Depends on temp and humidity. I'm pretty sure enamels take longer. What did she paint???

It is not what she painted, its what he gets to paint!

Sorry, I know it is not nice to laugh at somebody who has to spend time on a weekend painting.

brianhos · 05-23-2008, 11:57 AM

We use that stuff all the time. By the time I can finish, drink a beer and relax for a few min, I can start again at the first point.

Or just turn the air on, and it dries even faster.

ColoradoClone · 05-23-2008, 11:57 AM

Has she already purchased it? If not, I'd recommend shying away from Behr. Regardless of the consumer reports ratings, there are much better paints for your money.

wartknight · 05-23-2008, 12:03 PM

Originally Posted by ColoradoClone

Has she already purchased it? If not, I'd recommend shying away from Behr. Regardless of the consumer reports ratings, there are much better paints for your money.

Its not purchased yet, which gives me hope that she'll change her mind. Everything else has been bought, just not the paint.
What other suggestions do you have?

ColoradoClone · 05-23-2008, 12:04 PM

Originally Posted by wartknight

Its not purchased yet, which gives me hope that she'll change her mind. Everything else has been bought, just not the paint.
What other suggestions do you have?

Ben Moore if you can spend a little more, but personally I've even had better luck with the Glidden from Home Depot.

2020cy · 05-23-2008, 12:06 PM

Ask Sherwin Williams. Seriously though, I've had good luck with Diamond Vogel and I think it's made in Iowa.

ColoradoClone · 05-23-2008, 12:09 PM

Originally Posted by 2020cy

Ask Sherwin Williams. Seriously though, I've had good luck with Diamond Vogel and I think it's made in Iowa.

Sherwin Williams is another good recommendation, just based on their service alone. A co-worker of mine purchased his house paint there, and when he went back for more they messed up the tinting. After it had dried, when he backed away he noticed that half his house was a different color. To make it right, they sent a professional out to repaint the entire house.

wartknight · 05-23-2008, 12:10 PM

I'll check out the Glidden stuff. We were going to Home Depot anyway. I assume they can match a Behr color?

Clonefan94 · 05-23-2008, 12:16 PM

Yeah, I've never understood the good reports Behr paints get. I've found they never cover very well, are quite pricey and I have experienced numerous problems with bubbling and peeling. And I have done a lot of painting so, I do know how to prepare a wall, it's was definitely the paint, not the surface. Of most of the major brands that big boxes carry, I've found Behr to usually be my last choice. I also have had good luck with Glidden. Most recently I bought some Olympic to cover a a small portion of wall. To be honest, I was really impressed with how it worked.