Earlier this year, the Good Housekeeping Institute spent two weeks testing the most popular interior paints to determine which ones work best in different rooms. Here are a few of their expert recommendations and the reasons why they chose these specific brands.
Best Overall:
Regal Select by Benjamin Moore®— A good overall value
- Nice thick paint goes on easily
- Impressive coverage that lasts
- Extremely durable, cleans easily
- High marks for all areas of the home
Runner-up:
Signature by Valspar®—Solid alternative to the top pick
- Scored well in stain removal tests
- Good coverage and finish quality
- Low VOC paint plus primer looked good overall
- Room for improvement with even coverage
Best Value:
Ben by Benjamin Moore®—Good value for the quality
- Affordable paint with primer
- Contains no VOC
- Eggshell, flat, semi-gloss
Best for Kitchens and Bathrooms:
Interior Premium by Glidden®—smart pick for high moisture areas like kitchens and bathrooms.
- Dries fast, unlikely to fade
- Cleans easily, resists stains
Best for Bedrooms:
Natura by Benjamin Moore®— not much wrong with this paint
- Zero VOC
- Fade and stain resistant
- Great coverage
- Testers found it messy to apply
Best for Laundry Rooms:
Paint and Primer in One by Behr®—Everything you expect from a premium paint
- Stain and UV resistant
- Low VOC, resists mold and mildew
- Suitable for laundry rooms, bathrooms, and other spaces that may be deep
Best for Beginners:
Accolade by Pratt and Lambert®— Great choice for kitchens and bathrooms
- Great coverage
- Easy to apply
- Mold and mildew resistant
- Great choice for kitchens and bathrooms
- Slightly subpar in wear and tear for high-traffic areas like narrow hallways, stairwell walls, or garage
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