Is More Expensive Paint worth the Investment?

What’s the difference between cheap and expensive paint?

One of the primary differences is found in the quality of the ingredients.  Specifically, the resins (binding agents) in higher-grade paint are simply better at doing their job.  This translates to a longer-lasting finish.

Lower-quality paint also consists of more solvent.  This might not seem like a problem until the paint is actually applied, dried, and the solvents that carry the pigment and resin evaporate.  Suddenly the coverage becomes much thinner, as opposed to the higher-grade paint that has less solvent and therefore does not change as drastically one the paint is cured.

What does higher quality paint really offer?

More even coverage

Durability

Fewer coats are needed

More attractive

Fewer fillers

Finer pigments

In short, the cost difference between the inexpensive paint and the expensive paint is offset by the extra amount of paint you’ll need in order to get the same coverage and finish, and the extra time you’ll have to invest.  Dunn Edwards and Benjamin Moore are the two brands that I use most. They both offer great color and finish options as well as amazing saturation and durability.  They also offer color matching.
 
Please email me with any paint or other Interior Design questions you may have.

Some material used posted by Sam Sundeleaf 2015

Michelle Neels Interior Design of Santa Ynez, California Awarded Best Of Houzz 2016

Over 35 Million Monthly Unique Users Nominated Best Home Building, Remodeling and Design Professionals in North America and Around the World

Santa Ynez U.S.A,  January 18, 2016 – Michelle Neels Interior Design of Santa Ynez, Calif. has won “Best Of Customer Service on Houzz®, the leading platform for home remodeling and design. The eleven year old design company was chosen by the more than 35 million monthly unique users that comprise the Houzz community from among more than one million active home building, remodeling and design industry professionals.

The Best Of Houzz is awarded annually in three categories: Design, Customer Service and Photography. Design award winners’ work was the most popular among the more than 35 million monthly users on Houzz. Customer Service honors are based on several factors, including the number and quality of client reviews a professional received in 2015. Architecture and interior design photographers whose images were most popular are recognized with the Photography award. A “Best Of Houzz 2016” badge will appear on winners’ profiles, as a sign oftheir commitment to excellence. These badges help homeowners identify popular and top-rated home professionals in every metro area on Houzz.

“creating thoughtful design”
“Anyone building, remodeling or decorating looks to Houzz for the most talented and service-oriented professionals” said Liza Hausman, vice president of Industry Marketing for Houzz. “We’re so pleased to recognize Michelle Neels Interior Design, voted one of our “Best Of Houzz” professionals by our enormous community of homeowners and design enthusiasts actively remodeling and decorating their homes.”

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About Michelle Neels Interior Design
Michelle Neels Interior Design is a full service interior design company offering a range ofservices that include consulting, project management, custom furniture & window treatments, accessories, new construction and remodels. We work with clients in the custom residential and hospitality sectors. Projects include primary residences, private vacation homes, tasting rooms, restaurants and vacation rentals.

About Houzz
Houzz is the leading platform for home remodeling and design, providing people with everything they need to improve their homes from start to finish – online or from a mobile device. From decorating a small room to building a custom home and everything in between, Houzz connects millions of homeowners, home design enthusiasts and home improvement professionals across the country and around the world. With the largest residential design database in the world and a vibrant community empowered by technology, Houzz is the easiest way for people to find inspiration, get advice, buy products and hire the professionals they need to help turn their ideas into reality. Headquartered in Palo Alto, CA, Houzz also has international offices in London, Berlin, Sydney, Moscow and Tokyo. Houzz and the Houzz logo are registered trademarks of Houzz Inc. worldwide. For more information, visit houzz.com.