Paint reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 159 Reddit reviews across 50 subreddits and 80 posts to rank the best Paint brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/paint, r/homeowners, r/BloodAngels, r/interiordecorating, r/minipainting. Top-rated brands include Benjamin Moore (4.9/5), Sherwin Williams (4.8/5), Vallejo (4.2/5).
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Reviews159
Subreddits50
Posts80
Brands54
Products74
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#1
Benjamin Moore
4.9
(33)
"You could also look at revere pewter which is a griege color by Benjamin Moore."
"There's a brand from Benjamin Moore called 'Muresco 04' that's a decent price."
"My go to white is Cloud White by Benjamin Moore."
"We have Benjamin Moore White Heron on the ceilings/trim and BM Moonshine on the walls."
"Benjamin Moore Pale Oak is an off white that pairs well with wood."
"Is a very good top coat and I tend to use a oil based undercoat."
"Very happy color. I’m happy with it."
"Benjamin Moore Guilford Green in matte"
"Benjamin Moore white would be Atrium White, it has a very very very subtle pink pastel hue."
"We repainted our kitchen with Benjamin Moore Advance and it’s really held up over the years."
#2
Sherwin Williams
4.8
(23)
"Imo is one the best trim paints"
"I recommend semi-gloss for trim and doors."
"Wait for 30-40% off sale. Happens at least once per month."
"For Sherwin paints I would recommend something like Cashmere, Superpaint, or even Duration if you want it to last."
"Would be my choice."
"Was such an interesting / warm white. Made the place seem cozy."
"Has a nice warm feel and looks great with white trim."
"There are colors by Sherwin Williams that are called Calm Neutrals-its a very pretty gender neutral palette."
"I like Sherwin williams alabaster or pure white, oyster white."
"I know that both Sherwin Williams and Dulux (PPG) offer a water-based pre-catalysed epoxy."
#3
Vallejo
4.2
(18)
"Vallejo"
"I love Vallejo paints in general."
"You can’t go wrong with the vallejo metal color range for airbrushing metallics."
"Personally I really like vallejo paints my custodes are silver and their steel metallic paints work beautifully."
"White acrylic from Vallejo, I use them all the time."
"I love mixing Vallejo turquoise with Vallejo escorpena green."
"I like Vallejo. It’s a well spoken of paint I haven’t any complaints."
"I use Vallejo exclusively. It’s the best paint I’ve used."
"Any acrylic paint will do. I use either Vallejo or DecoArt"
"Some good brands I know of are Citadel, Tamiya, Vallejo."
#4
Pro Acryl
4.6
(8)
"Pro Acryl Bold Titanium White"
"Pro acryl at like 4 or 5:1 with airbrush thinner."
"ProAcryl is my favorite."
"Both Pro Acryl and the AP Fanatic line are great."
"Pro Acryl, their metallics are amazing."
"I'm a big fan of Pro Acryl."
"The Pro-Acryl will be better paints, and probably better if you want to go super bright."
"I see a lot of people say good things about Pro Acryl Bold Titanium White."
#5
Citadel
4.1
(7)
"Citadel Contrast paints"
"Some good brands I know of are Citadel, Tamiya, Vallejo."
"Different brands have different names for the same colors and I've been working on the same pallet with both citadel and Vallejo."
"I used citadel paints, the same stuff as minis."
"Citadel, Army Painter, or Vallejo are the big three."
"I use Citadel but I've also used just random acrylics from Michael's and they work fine."
"Screaming bell from Citadel, but my favorite so far has been Turbo Dorks Life on Mars."
#6
Rust-Oleum
4.2
(5)
"The Rust-Oleum spray cans are amazing."
"Prime with rust-oleum universal primer"
"Paint with rust-oleum automotive fill primer and sand and re prime until smooth."
"I’ve used Rust-oleum Satin Black."
"Rustolium is great for price point and holds decently well for beginners."
#7
Tamiya
4.0
(5)
"Tamiya based paints are the best quality you can get for a decent price."
"Some good brands I know of are Citadel, Tamiya, Vallejo."
"Tamiya paint is better."
"I found that the 'Tamiya Grey Violet (Luftwaffe) AS-4' worked really nice."
"That’s an alcohol acrylic paint like Tamiya’s X/XF paint."
#8
Army Painter
3.6
(5)
"Army painter speed paint metallics"
"The Army Painter Fanatics are a good starting paint."
"I like army painter, they make good stuff and cheaper than GW."
"Army Painter make great coppers - I'd suggest True Copper or Red Copper."
"Army Painter primer"
#9
ScuffX
5.0
(2)
"You'll be fine with a scuff and 2 coats of scuffx, game changer since it came over here."
"ScuffX was a the only answer here."
#10
Dr. Color Chip
5.0
(2)
"I have used both Scratches Happen and Dr. Color Chip with great success."
"I bought the Dr. Color Chip kit after reading reviews - seems to be the best system for touch ups."
#11
Winsor & Newton
5.0
(2)
"Winsor & Newton Artists Oil Colour is probably what your sister thinks is 'high quality' paint."
"Winsor newton 10 tube set, or equivalent in that price range."
#12
Pettit Paint
4.5
(2)
"VC17 is what we have used. Loved it."
"VC17 is the standard, SR21 from petit is also common."
#13
Windsor & Newton
4.5
(2)
"I highly recommend Windsor Newton Winton paint. I think it is the best and most affordable."
"Windsor and Newton water soluble oil paints."
#14
Rusto
4.5
(2)
"Rusto is musto."
"Rusto with a cap adapter is key."
#15
Liquitex
4.5
(2)
"Pyrole Red from Liquitex"
"I use liquitex varnish to seal and I haven't had any problems."
#16
Fake Gold Leaf
4.0
(2)
"I second the fake gold leaf."
"Get fake gold leaf looks a lot better then most paint"
#17
LifeColor
3.5
(2)
"LifeColor seems to be water based acrylics, and if you can find them easier locally then they should be OK."
"I guess I'll use life colour."
#18
Paradise
5.0
(1)
"Paradise paints"
#19
Sunset Makeups
5.0
(1)
"Sunset Makeups face and body paint palette"
#20
Khorne
5.0
(1)
"Khorne red"
#21
Mephiston
5.0
(1)
"Mephiston red"
#22
Proacryl
5.0
(1)
"Proacryl"
#23
Scratches Happen
5.0
(1)
"I have used both Scratches Happen and Dr. Color Chip with great success."
#24
Tru Color
5.0
(1)
"You should look at Tru color paints as they make paints specifically for 3D printed items."
#25
Advance
5.0
(1)
"Go with advance. It's better than you think, levels great, does not require primer."
#26
Alclad II
5.0
(1)
"Alclad II candy gold yellow and pale gold are fantastic"
#27
Turbo Dork
5.0
(1)
"I can second Turbo Dork, also Green Stuff World make good colour shift paints."
#28
Carroburg
5.0
(1)
"Carroburg crimson"
#29
Feldgrau
5.0
(1)
"I used this paint on Amazon: feldgrau FVLFIL I really like the color and quality!"
#30
McCormick
5.0
(1)
"McCormick if it is your area. The paint is not very expensive but I used it at a client's request."
#31
Aquacron
5.0
(1)
"Aquacron MV880"
#32
Krylon
5.0
(1)
"Krylon makes great camo spray colors if you still want to do it."
#33
Behr
5.0
(1)
"Behr jungle camouflage."
#34
Glidden
5.0
(1)
"Glidden Diamond at THD is a good bag for your buck."
#35
Windsor and Newton
5.0
(1)
"I second the Windsor and Newton oil paint box set."
#36
Rustoleum
5.0
(1)
"It’s an epoxy paint that dries hard as a coffin nail."
#37
Gyeon
5.0
(1)
"It's really easy to apply, will last 2-3 years, and it's super slick."
#38
Dick Blick
5.0
(1)
"Dick Blicks Premium Tempra."
#39
Acrylic Gouache
5.0
(1)
"I love using acrylic gouache and then I finish it all off with a coating of a specific epoxy resin called xtc-3d."
#40
Michael Harding
5.0
(1)
"Michael Harding are fantastic."
#41
Dulux
5.0
(1)
"Eggshell waterbased gives a much better finish and doesn't yellow."
#42
2K Products
4.0
(1)
"If you want the best look into 2k products."
#43
Coron
4.0
(1)
"Big fan myself of Coron."
#44
Sherwin Williams, Benjamin Moore
4.0
(1)
"I've had good luck with sherwin Williams emerald urethane, SW gallery, and Benjamin Moore command."
#45
Bedec
4.0
(1)
"It's not terribly glossy, more satin. But it doesn't yellow, is very durable and goes on well / is easy to patch."
#46
SW
4.0
(1)
"Follow with a corrosion resistant primer such as SW Kem Bond (if still available in your state) or SW ProCryl."
#47
SYOAUTO
4.0
(1)
"Good match."
#48
Stuart Semple
4.0
(1)
"Stuart Semple has some really good UV sensitive pigments."
#49
Design Master
4.0
(1)
"Look for a product from Design Master that is a transparent tint for wood."
#50
Kilz
4.0
(1)
"Kilz. Both are good primers."
#51
Lukas
4.0
(1)
"I just picked up a few tubes of Lukas brand paints (professional line) for $7.79 each."
#52
Molotow
4.0
(1)
"I have a lot of Molotow one4all acrylic paint that I used on my leather stuff."
#53
Mr Hobby
4.0
(1)
"Mr hobby/mr super clear is what I would go for."
#54
Angelus
4.0
(1)
"Angelus leather paint."
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