Valspar Reviews

I researched paint for my interior home project against all products in the major box store comparatively. The Valspar Signature series is an absolutely outstanding product. It did exactly what it said it would. One coat perfect application. Even tones; I’m really happy with the overall performance of this product. This will be my go to paint for interior projects. I didn’t know until today that it is a Sherwin Williams product but it figures it come from the best in my opinion. I’m a major fan of SW exterior for my home in SW Florida. Can’t beat the durability and sun resistance of their paints. Also a very fair price considering the product quality and ease of application. What a great finish product. Thank you very much it’s exactly what I’ve been looking for. Please keep your R&D continuously employed.

I just needed paint for my closet. First off, coverage is horrible. I didn't buy the cheapest. I went midline because the guy at Lowe's told me I'd need four or five coats of the cheapest. I was going white over white... And it still took two coats! It's very drippy. Does not clean up well. And, even though it claimed to be low odor, it stinks! I'm one of those people who loves the smell of a freshly painted room. But this? Horrible! I wish I could get my money back.

Painted the first three walls. Opened up the second can of paint to do the fourth wall. Did a little touch up and no wrist? The second can did match the first can. About a third can and found out there's a third canned match. The second can so I had to paint three walls again in the room.

I don’t know what has changed about Valspar. I will NOT be buying their paint anymore! I have bought 3 gallons in the past 2 months WITH primer included and it has been the WORST coverage ever! It is taking 3 coats on wood, plaster and drywall! This has been the worst!!! I included 2 purchase receipts, but my Hubbs forgot to put in phone # for 3rd purchase.

I’ve used Valspar paint for many years with no issues. Until now. I purchased Ultra high gloss paint and primer one ultra white and one light gray. Unfortunately I am beyond disappointed my walls and trim look terrible. I can see every dang stoke with my brush and roller. Been painting homes for over 30 years. I have never seen such a mess. I will never buy any Valspar paint or products again. Valspar should refund my money. Your product is terrible. Not what it use to be. Never again to think I have to repaint my house because of you and your terrible product. Not worth the one star I gave you.

I got the lowest-priced paint at Lowe's, Valspar Express Coat (about $16 a gallon) to repaint my garage walls. It is awful. I did about 1/4 of one wall and knew it was not good. It went on poorly and did not cover well. I'll be going to Sherwin-Williams to get something which will likely be more expensive but worth the cost. It really is true, you get what you pay for.

I wish I would have read the reviews. The coverage is terrible as you see in the pictures. The first three are one coat. The last one is two coats and then I think I took another one of a cut in, but it looks almost like we need to do a third coat it’s ridiculous. We should only have to have done one coat And some touch.

I do a lot of restoration work on 100 year old homes and businesses. I was talked into (via cheap cost) using Valspar Barn and Post Paint on a siding restoration. Peeling within one season, fading within one season. 100 year old houses don't have house wrap so the wood will breath through the siding could be a partial explanation. However most barns I know don't have house wrap either. As I look around town, I see Valspar peeling off several of the recently restored buildings. And the dread I feel of what to expect is most overwhelming.

Bought the Signature Satin Ultra White which was horrible. According to my painter Valspar is so supposed to be the best of best covering with one stroke. We're painting white over white and had to go over twice. Not worth what it used to be.

I bought a 5 gallon deck and porch paint and had it sprayed on and it peeled within 4 months. I was really disappointed. Will have to redo it all plus sanding paint is $250. Labor 400 out of my pocket. I'm retired and can't afford it. The rear porch has a ramp which also was painted. I have Parkinson and need the ramp.

To complete my facia board replacement project, I planned to finish it with Valspar Duramax semi-gloss exterior paint. I painted about $200.00 in new wood in advance of installation. After several days, the paint never completely dried, and to date still remains tacky. The weather has been sunny, low humidity, and in the high 70s. I don't know whether to go ahead and put the boards up or continue to wait. I am very dissatisfied with Valspar, which I am told was bought by Sherwin Williams. I also learned that mine is not an isolated incident with this paint. I will NOT buy any more Valspar paint and WILL discourage others from buying this product!

WARNING! WARNING! DO NOT BUY! I own a high end remodeling company out of New York, we paint a lot! I would not use this brand paint even on my worst enemy's home.... I know what you're thinking, save money by purchasing this gallon for $25 VS Behr for $65. Just don't do it. You'll end up spending WAY more than $65 as a result and the most precious asset of all- TIME. This paint is watered down, drippy, doesn't dry, doesn't cover, streaks, looks like absolute TRASH. Go buy Behr or anything else but this!

Purchased Valspar Door and Trim indoor/outdoor to do my outside window with wood frames. It doesn't cover as nice as cheaper brands. The label states "Swift Dry Ready in 2 Hours"..Uh, NO!! I painted one huge window Trim. I left the window open for at least 5 hours. A week later I noticed a spot close to the bottom sill I missed. Went to open the window in order to reach it and not paint it shut, guess what?, the window wouldn't open... So the paint, after 5 hours was not dry nor was it "ready in 2 hours!". I scraped and wire brushed all the old paint off beforehand, now a week later this paint looks as though it's breaking apart in stripes. This isn't my first rodeo, I've painted for years.. No more Valspar for me!!

Sadly I got cheap and picked up a gallon of Valspar paint for my 1/2 bath project. Well what was a cheap idea turned into being more expensive because I now have to repaint this bathroom. It looks like a disaster, streaking and horrible coverage even after 2 coats.

Several days after painting my 1000 sq ft basement with Valspar concrete paint. I made sure it had dried for over 48 hours I did my first test walk. I quickly found out the paint scraps off easily with any kind of movement on it.

I recently tried Valspar paint, enticed by its promise of one-coat coverage. Unfortunately, it fell short of expectations. Despite three coats, the finish was uneven with noticeable streaks, making the guarantee of a single coat seem like a distant dream.

Bought flat Grow interior paint, Valspar Signature. Had to do 3+ coats and walls still look streaked. Also when it dries it leaves tiny holes in the paint where the original color shows through (slightly darker color). Touch up took as long as painting. Very disappointed in the quality. We are painting the interior of our home and now will be changing paint color and brand.

Valspar Paint, Fence and Deck; is a lower grade product. The paint sold within Lowe's is very expensive and touts a 10 year deck and 25 year fence warranty. However, if the paint fails in any mannerism, be prepared to do a significant amount of hoop jumping. The staff of Lowe's seems to want the customer to go through a lot of 'provide receipts, provide the product, provide pictures, provide a sample of the defective paint, provide a date when the paint was applied, provide a time when the paint was applied; a lot of nonsense hoping the customer will eventually go away.

I used one gallon Valspar Latex Satin Interior + Exterior Porch, Floor & Patio Wood & Concrete paint purchase from Lowe's. It was very very disappointing, after preparing the front porch concrete. The paint went on very easily and covered well. I used the whole gallon because it required a whole gallon to cover the entire area. After about 4 days I noticed it began to peel and scuff up. So I went to Lowe's to see if they would warranty the paint issue. I spoke to the Manager of Lowe's and she said since I used the whole gallon Lowe's wouldn’t do anything. She said file a complaint with Valspar. "Well I had to use the whole gallon to cover my porch", I told her. She said she wouldn’t do anything for me and more or less get lost. So I left and decided to just lose $34.18. Good Bye Valspar!

Stick with the Duramax lineup of Valspar paint. I’ve painted my three homes I owned as well as my children’s homes. My grandfather was a professional painter and wallpaper hanger owning his own business. He taught me how to paint using the best paint and brushes. Tapping of edges to paint was for sissies. He taught me to flow the paint into edges. With Defense paint it is impossible. Had to tape off everything for the first time to paint and I’m in my 60’s. Paint does not flow off the brush and streaks when you paint. Had to push paint into corners and details on my paneled doors and shutters. This paint is a loser. Stay with the Duramax lineup. Had to give three coats of paint on all surfaces and still not satisfied with the results! Contacted Valspar customer service and got email response telling me everything I’m doing wrong with the paint. Ok; whatever you say!