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4.55 out of 5stars
(20 reviews)

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5.00 out of 5 stars review
Verified Purchaser
07/23/2021
Foolproof
I was not confident that I could do a good job painting my daughter's room because the first time I did it 5 years ago I did a horrible job. I was also worried that I would not have enough paint to get all of her walls. Very small room so had a lot of paint left over and will probably use it on her ceiling once my hand and arm rests for a day. I was painting 7 hours. The walls are not smooth, they have lots of crevices but not like popcorn ceilings, I don't know what it's called. I had to paint all sorts of ways to fill in the spaces. There are some spots I could go over a second time but I'm very happy with how it came out with the first coat. The walls were white before we painted over it with this paint. As far as the paint itself. There was practically no odor when painting. We had a window unit going but I could not smell anything even when my face was near the bucket or brush or walls. The paint washed off of my skin easily, like a thin layer of fabric paint would. I found a spot on my shirt that did not want to come out though. The next day I entered the room and noticed a slight fabric paint smell, I assume the paint. I wet a rag to test wiping the wall. Paint stayed on! Cons of this paint: your other walls will be jealous of your new walls. And you'll want to paint your whole house with confidence.
Renaii

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1.00 out of 5 stars review
Verified Purchaser
08/18/2021
Watery
Maybe I didnt stir enough but it was a little extra watery so make sure to really stir to remix the blend. The color seem to have like a pink shade in the gray so not what I wanted and it did not cover first coat again seem too watery. I was able to wipe it off with wet cloth pretty easy even after i thought it was dry.
honest2me
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  • 1.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    08/18/2021
    Watery
    Maybe I didnt stir enough but it was a little extra watery so make sure to really stir to remix the blend. The color seem to have like a pink shade in the gray so not what I wanted and it did not cover first coat again seem too watery. I was able to wipe it off with wet cloth pretty easy even after i thought it was dry.
    honest2me
  • 4.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    08/05/2021
    Looks nice
    I planned on painting my kitchen with this because I thought the description meant you could paint anywhere. But when it came it said "ideal for bedrooms and living rooms" so we aired on the side of caution and changed our plan. The paint went on easily, the smell wasn't as strong as most paints which I really appreciated, and it didn't take forever to dry. I took off a star because the lid was dented, and because of my confusion on where I could paint. After painting I think this would've been fine in the kitchen. But then again I don't know the reason they recommend it for living room and bedrooms. Maybe it has something to do with water/humidity in kitchens and bathrooms or it could be just a recommendation. But I'm glad we skipped the kitchen. The coverage is great. We painted one of our posts under our carport too with some of the leftover paint just to see if how well it would do (we are closing in the carport anyway). The post was really dirty. The post has bumps, knicks and holes. The paint filled in holes and covered almost everything with only one coat except the big holes and bumps. I recommend this. I will be purchasing more in the future.
    Nicoleslayer
  • 4.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    08/04/2021
    Nice color
    I've been looking for a nice silvery beige color to paint one of my rooms and this color seems about right. First of all, I like that it has low odor and no VOC, I'm very sensitive to smell and this didn't bother me. The label says it has a mildew resistant coating and is stain resistant so that's nice. I wanted to be sure it is the color I had in mind, so I painted an old table to see the result and it was exactly what I wanted for my room. I'm not a paint expert so while I do like the color, I did notice that the paint has a fairly thin consistency and took a while to mix the bucket. I had to paint a few layers to achieve the right thickness. Overall, it does the job and looks great once done, but just a bit too thin compared to what I'm used to.
    AuKay
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    08/02/2021
    BHG does it again
    Y'all, I don't know how they made this paint both cool and warm but it is. It's perfect. It's actually very similar to Sherwin Williams Alabaster. I am about to build a home so I didn't paint any walls with this yet but I am actually considering using this for my entire house. I painted a side table and it turned out great. The paint is very smooth and covers well since it has the primer in it. It dried very quickly, too! If I go with this in my new house, I will update photos.
    RobbieHope
  • 4.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    08/01/2021
    Neither silver nor sand
    I chose Silver Sand for color but really, it's white. First, this was shipped to me and I do not recommend that you have paint shipped. It comes with a plastic ring on top to lock the lid down, however, this ring is difficult to remove and required pliers to pry it up and the lid was heavily dented outward. The paint had also separated by the time i received it. I used it to paint over greenish gray wall paneling and it covered pretty good with one coat but i had to touch up thin areas. Overall, it's a good paint but just don't have it shipped to you.
    MJM
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    07/31/2021
    Beautiful color
    Better Homes & Gardens Interior Paint + Primer, Satin Finish - Silver Sand. This is the best paint for DIY project. This is a washable wall paint and that is a plus for me because my toddler is always staining the wall. I'm painting my entire house this coming fall season. I recommend this product.
    Lollipop
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    07/26/2021
    Great coverage!
    When my daughter was younger, she loved bright colors. As a teenager, she is not as big of a fan of her bright yellow dresser. I opted for Better Homes and Gardens interior paint + primer in Obsidian to tackle the job of trying to cover that bright yellow. I was skeptical at first, but I could tell as I was giving the paint a stir with the brush that this was the paint for the job. It is very thick. Even though it is thick, it isn't difficult to apply. I was worried that it may show brush strokes because it was so thick, but it was very smooth after drying. It wasn't “goopy” and didn't drip. The surface of the dresser was very slick and I was afraid it would take several coats. I didn't sand the surface or do any prep besides just wiping it down and the paint adhered wonderfully. It looked a bit too shiny after I initially applied it, but when it dried it was a perfect, satin-y finish. I only had to use one coat and it completely covered the yellow. Since it was shipped to me, it came with a plastic ring around the top to prevent the lid from coming off in transit and that was a little difficult to remove. You will definitely need plyers and some pretty strong hands. I am not complaining though, since it was delivered to me and I didn't have to leave my house. Clean-up was very easy. The brush rinsed out quickly with just some warm water. I am very pleased with this product!
    trdodd
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    07/25/2021
    Bright White and works well!
    This Better Homes and Gardens paint works quite well! I have painted quite a bit over the last 30 years and used a lot of different brands of paint. I've painted theater sets, worked on paid jobs and painted my own home and extended family homes. This is most like Glidden paint and primer in one in my opinion. It goes on smoothly, covers well, has good pigment, washes off of my skin fairly easily yet gives a nice durable finish. It did need a second coat to cover fully but in my experience every other brand does also when using a paintbrush. I painted my indoor wooden stairs with it to really see how it would hold up. Within two hours of application my kids we're walking all over them without any signs of damage. I will apply a polycrilic finish to ensure that it stays nice but I plan on putting stair treads on them with only the kick plates and two inches on each side showing on the stair tops. I have every reason to believe that in this setting it will hold up well from what I've seen so far! I also painted the kick plates on my other stairs with good results. I realize that this type of paint is more meant for walls but it would also work with a variety of other projects.
    Mommatofive
  • 3.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    07/25/2021
    Bedroom update
    I was looking for paint to redo the terrible looking walls in my bedroom. I'm not sure if I mistakenly saw silver lining as the color or the wrong color was sent to me. I was confused as to what color this paint would be. I tried the color even though it was not what I wanted and the picture below is how it turned out. I'm not happy with the result so I will be purchasing a different color. It may work in a bathroom or kitchen but it's too light for the bedroom. I received this product free for my honest review.
    QueenK
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    07/23/2021
    Go above and beyond with this beautiful paint!
    Choosing the perfect white paint color is often a bit more daunting than it may seem. Who knew there were so many shades and hues? This Better Homes and Garden satin sheen is ideal for moderate to high traffic areas of your home such as kitchens, bathrooms, laundry rooms, baseboards, and hallways. It's the cleanest, purest white that pairs perfectly with every wall color. The Strong finish gives outstanding durability. It Gives excellent hide in fewer coats. Stain resistant and easily scrubbable! It also Gives a mildew resistant finish! It's specially formulated for the needs of the pro painter, even if you aren't one! In addition, you'll enjoy the benefits of the low odor paint. Lastly, this finish adds a soft, velvety luster to your interior walls and trim! You won't be disappointed with this incredibly Versatile paint!
    Nikki321
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    07/23/2021
    Foolproof
    I was not confident that I could do a good job painting my daughter's room because the first time I did it 5 years ago I did a horrible job. I was also worried that I would not have enough paint to get all of her walls. Very small room so had a lot of paint left over and will probably use it on her ceiling once my hand and arm rests for a day. I was painting 7 hours. The walls are not smooth, they have lots of crevices but not like popcorn ceilings, I don't know what it's called. I had to paint all sorts of ways to fill in the spaces. There are some spots I could go over a second time but I'm very happy with how it came out with the first coat. The walls were white before we painted over it with this paint. As far as the paint itself. There was practically no odor when painting. We had a window unit going but I could not smell anything even when my face was near the bucket or brush or walls. The paint washed off of my skin easily, like a thin layer of fabric paint would. I found a spot on my shirt that did not want to come out though. The next day I entered the room and noticed a slight fabric paint smell, I assume the paint. I wet a rag to test wiping the wall. Paint stayed on! Cons of this paint: your other walls will be jealous of your new walls. And you'll want to paint your whole house with confidence.
    Renaii
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    07/21/2021
    Glides on Smoothly
    This Better Homes & Garden white satin paint was just the bright white color I was looking for. It glides on very smooth and I enjoy how the color doesn't change much once it's dried. The paint also dried really quickly which is always helpful when your painting and have small children in the home. The consistency of the paint is just right. Not to thick or to thin. Highly recommend when your looking for a nice bright white colored paint.
    Misti
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    07/21/2021
    No smell great paint!
    I received Better Homes & Gardens Interior Paint + Primer in Satin Finish color was Obsidian. First I received this with a rubber ring around the top. I believe it was because I had it shipped. It came with directions on how to open. I still found this very difficult. I did end up getting it open after a lot of forcing. Now, I will say this color is beautiful. I painted my kitchen cabinets with this. It was very easy to apply. However I did have to do two coats. It dried extremely fast by the time I was done with painting everything it was dry and I could start the second coat. Now my favorite part about this is it does not stink! It did not stink up my whole house it is not a full fowl odor. There is practically no smell at all. Everything is clean and fresh looking. Very satisfied with this paint I will be using this for now on. I can not wait to try other colors in my house now.
    Ashley03
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    07/21/2021
    Excellent paint
    I am very happy with the final results with this paint. It really matches the overall look that I was looking for my living room. The paint has a great consistency and thickness. The paint really covered very well with only one coat. I don't think it needs double coating. My walls are looking really fresh and new. I like that there's no much paint smell or any strong chemical odor specially if you have little ones. The paint dries pretty good and fast . No bubbles or left spaces compared to other brands that I had previously used. Love it.
    Wils
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    07/21/2021
    Nice Coverage
    This paint by Better Homes & Gardens has a beautiful finish. It only took one coat of paint to get the coverage I wanted although I did two. I was able to cover all the mishaps on the walls that wouldn't wash of when I cleared them. Since I have painted, it has been a great stain resistant paint. It is easy to clean with just a little water on a towel. Everything comes off no matter whether it's been there an hour or a week. It still looks just like the first day I painted it, fresh and clean. I'm very happy with our choice of brand. I hadn't tried it before but I will definitely be using it again in the future. We have had several people wanting to know what brand of paint we used after seeing my home office.
    Lisa
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    07/20/2021
    Pretty color
    I received my free sample of Better Homes & Gardens Interior Paint + Primer, Satin Finish - Summer Sand in exchange for an honest review. I like this color for my entry way. It is a color that gives you enough light for your room and doesn't overwhelm it . It is just as it says, sand color. I didn't have any problems with it I only had to give it one coating. This brand of paint is great at getting their colors right and the quality of the paint is wonderful.
    C4r45
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    07/18/2021
    Awesome coverage and low smell
    This paint is pretty great in my opinion. It has great coverage without even needing a second coat! I'm not saying that would be the case for everyone but I painted over a light color and it only needed one coat! I would assume that 2 coats would be needed if painting over a dark color. I also like that this paint has very little smell so you aren't punched in the face with a strong odor like with some other brands. I have done ALOT of painting over the years and this paint ranks up there with the best I've used! I would most certainly recommend it! A+
    Mommyof7
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    07/17/2021
    Can't wait!
    I've had this horrible red paint in my small bathroom for years. I was so excited for this paint! I haven't yet applied it to the wall…it's going to be a nightmare covering the red on the wall. After I purchase some Kilz to cover up the red, I'm going to get to work with this new paint in Silver Sand. The best was to describe the color is white with a shimmer of silver (for some shine). I think it's going to look great in my small bathroom. Can arrived with a locking lid to protect from spillage, came with instructions for removal of the lock. The lid does have a big dent but no paint was spilled during shipping!
    amorris526
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    07/16/2021
    Love the results!
    Better homes & Garden interior paints has this beautiful satin summer sand color. The container has a seal that can be a pain to get off. A lot of companies are putting these white plastic seals on though, guess it's to protect from spills, etc. On the container it says ideal for bedrooms and living spaces. I was super excited to get my kitchen an updated paint job. I always paint my kitchen a sand color and it needed an updated paint job for some time now. I love the results and I'm happy with the outcome of this brand. I like that it has primer already ,so it saves me a lot of time. Not sure if you can tell in the pictures I included. It does have a slight shine ,but not as bright of a shine as the picture. That paint isn't fully dried. It does dry quickly. It doesn't have a strong odor either. That's a must for me quick drying and low fumes. Quality paint and beautiful color. I'm thinking of doing my bedroom in this color too.
    lillytee
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    07/15/2021
    Quality paint!
    This better homes and gardens paint and primer in summer sand is just the perfect color for my beige themed home. It goes great with all of my white decor and makes my home look bright and cheerful. I love that it has the primer in it because in the past I've had to take lots of time to buy a primer and paint that on first allow it to dry them apply the regular paint on top of that.  That was always so exhausting! With this better homes and gardens paint it combines the two together making my life so much easier. It's thick and high quality paint. I highly recommend giving it a try.
    Day31