Top Exterior Paint Brands: Which One Is Right for Your Home?

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Introduction

When it comes to enhancing the curb appeal of your home and protecting its exterior from the elements, choosing the right exterior paint is crucial. A fresh coat of paint can breathe new life into your house, making it look more attractive and adding value to your property. But with so many exterior paint brands on the market, how do you know which one is the best fit for your home? In this blog post, I’ll explore some of the top exterior paint brands that you should consider when planning your next painting project.

Sherwin-Williams

Sherwin-Williams is a household name when it comes to high-quality paint. They offer a wide range of exterior paints, including their very popular Duration line, which is known for its exceptional durability and color retention. Sherwin-Williams also provides a ColorSnap® Visualizer tool to help you choose the perfect color for your home’s exterior. To be honest, I list Sherwin Williams’ Duration line first because it is, in my professional opinion, the best exterior house paint I’ve seen or used myself in 40 years of experience. And when applied by a professional and using two coats, Sherwin Williams’ offers a lifetime guarantee against chipping or cracking. You cannot go wrong with Duration. Another benefit of using SW is that they have multiple locations all over the Greater Lexington area, making them easy to find and return to if you need more paint to finish your project. They also sell everything else you will need to complete your painting project.

Behr

Behr is another well-known paint brand that offers a variety of exterior paints, including their Marquee line, known for its advertised one-coat coverage and fade-resistant colors. Behr also provides an online Color Studio tool to help you visualize how different colors will look on your home’s exterior. Behr is a popular choice for DIY painters since it is affordable and available at Home Depot.

Benjamin Moore

Benjamin Moore is renowned for its high-quality exterior paints, including the Aura line, which offers exceptional durability and weather resistance. They also have a wide selection of colors to choose from, making it easier to find the perfect shade for your home. There are only a couple of BM stores in the Lexington area. You can find them by an online search.

PPG Paints

PPG Paints offers a range of exterior paints, such as the Timeless line, known for its long-lasting finish and resistance to fading and mildew. Their Paint Your Room Online tool allows you to virtually experiment with various colors before making a final decision.

Valspar

Valspar is a popular choice for homeowners looking for affordable yet high-quality exterior paints. Their Duramax line offers excellent weather resistance and fade resistance, making it a reliable option for exterior painting projects. Valspar is a popular choice for DIY painters since it is affordable and available at Lowe’s.

Dunn-Edwards

Dunn-Edwards is a regional favorite known for its environmentally friendly paints. Their Evershield line offers exceptional protection against the elements and is perfect for homes in regions with extreme weather conditions.

Rust-Oleum

Rust-Oleum is well-known for its specialty coatings, and their Stops Rust line is an excellent choice for protecting metal surfaces on your home’s exterior, such as railings, gates, and fences.

Conclusion

Selecting the right exterior paint brand for your home is a crucial decision that can greatly impact its appearance and durability. Each of these top exterior paint brands offers a variety of options to suit different needs and budgets. Before making your final choice, consider factors such as your climate, the condition of your home’s exterior, and the look you want to achieve. Don’t forget to use the online tools and resources provided by these brands to help you visualize the end result. With the right exterior paint, your home will look refreshed and protected for years to come. If you need further assistance or guidance from a Lexington professional painting company, don’t hesitate to contact our house painting experts for personalized advice and top-notch painting services.

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Categories: Commercial Painting & Remodeling, Home Painting & RemodelingBy Keith Zafren January 2, 2024

“I am impressed with Keith’s follow up. They had refinished my decks about two years ago, and one of the decks began showing accelerated age at the end of last year. I contacted Keith and he promptly came out to see for himself. Not only did he come, but he brought the manufacturer rep of the product used. They agreed that the deck did not represent what they expected in terms of quality. He scheduled a time that day to come back out, strip, and redo the entire deck. He said it was the right thing to do. Thank you very much for your exceptional follow up!”

Joe Mahr

“My Three Sons Painting is an outstanding company employing well trained painters in the Lexington area. The estimate was meticulously provided by Josh, and the project was completed by Victor and his team of Miguel and Angel who never failed to show up on time. Perhaps the most notable characteristic was the quiet way that the entire team functioned throughout the project which involved the removal of old caulking, scraping and sanding the entire surface, nailing the trim where needed, and applying perfectly matched paint.” – Tony G., 5 Star Google Review

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“Keith and his team from My Three Sons EXCEEDED EXPECTATIONS in every which way! We are extremely satisfied with the outcome of the interior paint provided by My Three Sons and enjoyed working with the staff each day. Very kind, very professional, and worth every penny. Thank you, Keith, and your wonderful staff!“

Monica ScottLexington KY

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Wade WassonLexington KY

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“The gentlemen who did my estimate (Josh) and painted my home (Roger and Joseph) were very very nice and they did a fantastic job. The quality of the work is outstanding. My Three Sons Painting has better painters who do not take shortcuts and are very professional. I think the paint might be better too, the end result is just outstanding. I would very highly recommend My Three Sons – it is well worth the money, and I plan to use them for my exterior as well.” – Page W., 5 Star Google Review

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“We were very happy with My Three Sons Painting. Bryan and Roger are a great team, very knowledgeable and do quick work. We were not scheduled weeks out, just a few days unlike most other companies. Highly recommend if you want a job done quickly and timely.” Charlie, 5 Star Google Review

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“My husband and I starting working with My Three Sons Professional Painting & Remodeling Services for our remodeling project on our home after being highly recommended by our friends. We cannot say enough great things about our experience from start to finish. They stuck to our budget, showed up every single day, and their work was perfection. We will only use them from this point on for all of our remodeling needs. If you want a professional crew that is honest and does impeccable work, choose My Three Sons Professional Painting & Remodeling Services. THEY CAN DO IT ALL and went above and beyond our expectations. THANK YOU AGAIN!!!!“

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“This has to be the best company I’ve ever used. We were doing some renovations, and they came highly recommended. They showed up on time, they staid late if necessary, and cleaned up better than it was before they started. They went above and beyond. The past companies we had used were a total nightmare, but My Three Sons is unbelievably excellent, and they’re the hardest working people I’ve ever seen! I’d give them an A+ if I could!“

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Gary Gaffield

17:10 15 Mar 18

I just had four rooms painted by My Three Sons and they did an incredible job. Quick, neat, careful, well organized, conscientious, polite, always on time, and they did a beautiful job. I've never had a better experience with painters and have never had a project look so good. Travis, the crew leader, was always professional and a real pleasure to work with, the kind of person I was happy to trust with my home. Though they didn't submit the lowest bid, their price was very fair and very competitive and their thoroughness in assessing the job and preparing their estimate was impressive, head and shoulders above any of the others I called. It made it easy to choose them for the job. Keith, the owner, even helped pick out the colors.

Nancy Olson

21:14 16 Jan 18

We are so pleased with the work performed by My Three Sons Professional Painting. They painted the entire interior of our home and transformed our home. Travis and his crew were such a pleasure to have around, worked really hard, and cleaned up after themselves at the end of every work day. They certainly cared about doing a good job for us, and it was reflected in the finished product. During the middle of the project, we went out of town for a week. We felt very safe leaving them in our home knowing that they could be trusted with the keys to our home and that they would not cut corners on the job while we were away. Keith was so great to work with and followed up on every question or concern we had. We are happy that we chose My Three Sons Painting to do our job and will certainly call on them for any future painting projects we might have.

Leigh Wells

19:34 15 Mar 18

My Three Sons Painting never lets us down. We recently had our kitchen cabinets redone. They took so much time preparing them before painting and it shows. They turned out beautiful!! This was not the first time we have hired My Three Sons Painting and it definitely won't be the last!

UK Rehab

14:45 29 Sep 17

I found My Three Sons online. They painted a door and frame, patched and painted a wall, and sanded, primed, and painted an unfinished fireplace mantel. Keith, the owner, was amazing. He was always on time, detailed with his assessment of the project, explained everything thoroughly, and was in contact with me regularly throughout the process. Best of all, Keith was able to schedule me in for the NEXT DAY - a SATURDAY since my project was fairly small and he had an employee willing to work a weekend. Keith came over the day painting began and went over the to-do list with the painter personally. He brought all of the supplies needed and checked in with me each day to make sure I was satisfied with the work. If I contacted him with a question, I heard back from him within minutes. You couldn't ask for a nicer, more professional guy. I felt like he genuinely cared that I was not only happy with the work, but the entire experience. I also felt that they made my time and schedule a priority. Ben, the painter who did the work was great as well. He showed up when he said he would, worked efficiently, was very neat, and was very courteous and polite. He did a wonderful job. Based on the above, I really have no reason to look for another painting company. I trust My Three Sons and plan to use them for all of our painting needs in the future.

Susan Parker Weatherford

10:09 01 Oct 17

My Three Sons Professional Painting came highly recommended to me by several neighbors and friends. The bid was accurate, the work was done as soon as my other contractors finished the exterior construction, and the painters were professional, efficient and kind. Keith and his whole crew were a pleasure to work with. My entire house looks just wonderful and I get great comments all the time from neighbors about what a nice job they did! I would highly recommend My Three Sons Professional Painting for interior or exterior painting on your home.

Mike Anderson

17:07 23 Nov 19

We originally obtained three bids to paint the interior of our house. Unfortunately, we elected to go with a local franchise of a national company that was less expensive. The online reviews were positive and a friend had used them with good results. This turned out to be one of the biggest mistakes we have made. Be aware that reviews may be crew-specific. Some of the individuals sent to paint our home were careless and borderline incompetent. We had to clean for about two hours each night after they left and the end result was much worse than if I had done the job myself. We then contacted Keith at My Three Sons to come in and paint the woodwork. I cannot express the difference between the two companies. Geyner and Christopher have cared for our home like it was their own. The workmanship is fantastic. These gentlemen are professionals and take pride in their craft; totally unlike our previous experience. I give My Three Sons my highest recommendation. Keith is a man of integrity and stands behind his company’s work. We will not waste our time with bids for our next painting job. I will consider no one else.

Sam Pruden

22:00 03 Dec 19

I wanted to commend My Three Sons Professional Painting Services (Painters in Lexington) for the job they did on the outside of my house. I hated the color of the brick and had tried to remedy by having someone else dye the brick; it looked like he had put graffiti on my house. Keith, the owner, did some research on what I could do to fix it. We decided on a lime wash paint and it looks great. I have had several compliments within just a few days. I will use them for any painting needs in the future as well

Al Creque

21:04 21 Oct 19

My Three Sons Professional Painting did excellent work at our home. We had our master bathroom, front entry and door, and our garage door painted. They always showed up on time, worked conscientiously, and the results were fantastic. Very professional job. I highly recommend them for any painting around your home.

Lechia Robinson

22:40 09 Oct 19

My Three Sons Painting painted several pieces of trim work and a small bedroom for me. I am very satisfied with with the end result. Keith Zafren, Ryan, Terry and Justin were all very professional, competent, friendly and polite. Thank you Keith, Ryan, Justin and Terry for the excellent work!I will be calling on you again.

Monica Scott

00:50 18 Jul 19

Keith and his team from My Three Sons EXCEEDED EXPECTATIONS in every which way! We are extremely satisfied with the outcome of the interior paint provided by My Three Sons and enjoyed working with the staff each day. Very kind, very professional, and worth every penny. Thank you, Keith and your wonderful staff!

J Waldmann

20:39 10 Feb 21

I hired My Three Sons to remove the textured ceilings in a new home I purchased in December 2020. The job was sizable, requiring the removal of approximately 3400 square feet of textured surface. Tony, our project manager, successfully finished the job over a relatively short period with great care and attention to detail. Looking at our ceilings now, you would never know they were once textured--they are perfectly smooth, pristine, and look original to the house. Moreover, the removal of the texture brightened the light in our home significantly and modernized the overall look immediately. I can't say enough about how professional My Three Sons was or what a great job they did. Amongst all the many, large-scale projects we tackled in our new home, refinishing the ceilings resulted in one of our favorite finished products and it is something we are so glad we did with My Three Sons.

Ava Taylor

21:51 05 Dec 20

We could not be happier with the quality of the work. The ceilings went from textured to absolutely flawless and smooth. The work was done in a very professional manner. There was virtually no dust and extra care was taken to protect floors and furnishings. They were prompt and the work was completed in an amazing timeline. We highly recommend My Three Sons to smooth out textured ceilings and also paint.Ava and Ken Taylor

Vivian C

16:24 19 Jan 21

With these painters in Lexington you get what you pay for - a premium result done by courteous professionals who care about your satisfaction and your property. Great communication kept us informed along the way. Highly recommend

Kris Miller

16:33 15 Oct 20

Painters in Lexington - My Three Sons Professional Painting Services. We hired this company to stain our deck. It’s a new deck that we spent a lot of time (and $$) to build, so we wanted the initial staining to be done well to protect our investment. We got numerous bids and while My Three Sons was not the lowest price, they were an easy choice for our project. The initial estimate process was very professional, knowledgeable, and plan clearly explained. Follow-up calls were not done in an annoying/pestering way. When it was time to move forward, the communication moved to a different person, but the transition was smooth with no drop in customer service. The project started exactly when promised, the crew on-site was professional, stayed busy, and communicated very clearly when they were leaving both days for what to expect next. We’ve had our share of bad experiences with contractors not showing, communicating, poor quality, etc. My Three Sons has been the best contractor experience that we have ever had. When we’re ready for our next painting/staining project, we’ll definitely return to this company!

Nancy Jones

14:23 14 Nov 20

We had our house limewashed and we couldn’t be happier with the results. My Three Sons painting knew exactly what we were looking for. If you are looking for Lexington painters contact them. They were so helpful and easy to work with. We had a certain look we wanted and they were glad to repaint and rewash as much as needed to get the exact finished product.

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