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Product Review: ProMar 200 Waterborne Alkyd

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Water based Alkyd?

That’s impossible, isn’t it?  Apparently not.  Sherwin Williams released its line of water based alkyds about a year ago and they are pretty amazing.

Based upon my chemistry background, I’m pretty sure that these products are not true alkyds.  I deduce this from the fact that water is both the solvent and reducer for these products.  I think that the moniker “water based alkyd” means “alkyd performance from a waterborne coating.”

We have used both the ProMar 200 and ProClassic water based alkyds.  I am reviewing the ProMar line because my painters reported better results from it.

Inside the can…

Upon opening the can of ProMar 200 wb alkyd, you will notice a smooth textured coating and a mild, sweet smell – like banana Laffy Taffy.  Because we have only been using this product on trim, we have not poured it into a roller pan.  We have either brushed or sprayed it from buckets.

Application characteristics…

ProMar 200 WB alkyd has a thin body.  It loads into your brush very nicely.  It releases smoothly and evenly.  For a thin bodies coating it covers well.

Another advantage of this coating is its adhesion.  ProMar 200 WB alkyd can be applied onto minimally prepared oil paints without needing a primer.  You should give the existing oil some profile by either scuff sanding or liquid deglosser.

The one pitfall that I saw was the urge to apply it too heavy or over working it.  It levels extremely well for an acrylic coating.  In order to avoid any runs or brush marks, apply it at a normal thickness and go.  The paint does the rest.

The finish…

The cured finish of ProMar 200 WB alkyd it what makes this coating so impressive.  It dries to a smooth, hard block resistance finish like an alkyd.

The Verdict…

I love ProMar 200 WB alkyd.  For the price, it’s top of its class.  It’s application, performance and finish are all comparable to a true alkyd, without the smell, slow dry time and messy clean up.  I recommend this for trim, doors, windows and cabinets.  (Note:  This product is for interior use only).

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Product Review: ProMar 200 0-VOC Interior Paint

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The ProMar line is one of Sherwin Williams flagship contractor brands.  Centered on overall value, the Promar line offers great application and performance characteristics at very competitive prices.  Sherwin Williams has numerous products within the ProMar brand; 200, 400, 700, alkyds, acrylics, lacquer undercoater, and even the new waterborne alkyds.

This review is about ProMar 200 0-VOC interior latex.  ProMar 200 is the highest quality coating in the ProMar line (400 and 700 are lower quality.  It’s like golf, the lower numbers are better when dealing with ProMar).

ProMar 200 has been in Sherwin Williams’ arsenal for a long time – at least 15 years.  This paint has been the contractor’s choice when he needs a good “all around good product.”  The iconic 200 line got an upgrade a few years ago.  Sherwin Williams put ProMar 200 on steroids and released ProMar 200 0-VOC.

200 0-VOC offers these enhancements:

  • 0-VOC resin formulation
  • Improved hide
  • Better leveling
  • Compatibility with 0-VOC colorants
  • Improved durability

 Inside the can:

Upon opening a can of 200 0-VOC, the first thing that you will notice is the smell; or lack of it.  This is what ‘0-VOC’ means in English.

The paint’s body is normal; not unusually thick or thin.

Application:

ProMar 200 0-VOC applies easily.  It releases from the brush or roller well without much drag.  What I like most about it is that it comes in an ultra deep base and has incredible hide.  Hide refers to how well it covers existing colors.  Coverage refers to how much surface area it covers per gallon.

200 levels nicely and dries to a smooth, durable finish.

Pricing:

Pricing can be misleading in our reviews.  Because GreenWave Solutions is the best painter Atlanta has, we get outstanding pricing from Sherwin Williams.  Our pricing, along with ProMar 200 0-VOC outstanding performance makes it one of our favorite products when clients want a great job at a lower price.

The Verdict:

ProMar 200 0-VOC is all around awesome.  When you want value, check out this interior paint.

 

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Paint Product Review: Sherwin Williams Cashmere

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The review of Sherwin Williams’ Cashmere interior enamel.

Cashmere is a premium, low-VOC interior coating.  It comes in three sheens; flat, low-lustre, and medium-lustre.  Cashmere has excellent hide, coverage, and durability.  It is available in a white and deep base.  Cashmere is not available in the darkest colors.

We have been using Cashmere for over 5 years and have had only great experiences.  The paint has a thinner body, like Duration Home, which makes its load and release buttery smooth.  It also has very low odor and impressive hide.  Hide, often confused with coverage, refers to a paint’s ability to cover existing colors.  Cashmere has excellent application properties.

Cashmere dries to a very smooth, very durable finish.  It levels extremely well and roller and brush marks virtually disappear once the film dries.  All three finishes are washable and will not burnish with ‘normal’ wiping.

Overall, Cashmere Interior Enamel is a great paint.  Its low-VOC formulation combined with exceptional application properties and a beautiful durable finished product makes it a good choice for most interior painting projects.  It retails for $40-$50 per gallon, which is about average for premium interior products.

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