Does Valspar need two coats?

Whether Valspar needs two coats depends on the line, color, surface condition, and application method, but the official recommendation for nearly all Valspar paints is two coats for a proper, warranted finish. Valspar Signature advertises one-coat coverage in ideal conditions, and in practice, light colors like off-whites and light grays over a similar light-colored primed wall can often look acceptable after one coat with a 3/8-inch microfiber roller. However, for true color depth, uniform sheen, and maximum washability and scrub resistance, two coats are necessary because the first coat acts as a foundation that seals the substrate and the second coat builds the full film thickness that the warranty is based on. You will definitely need two coats, and sometimes three, when making a dramatic color change such as painting dark navy over white, when painting over patched drywall, bare wood, or stains, or when using deep base colors like bright reds and yellows that have less titanium dioxide. Professional painters always budget for two coats of Valspar to avoid callbacks for flashing or thin spots visible in raking light.