How good is Clark and Kensington paint is a question often asked by Ace Hardware customers, and answer is it is quite good for a hardware store private label, offering above average performance for its price point. Clark and Kensington is Ace's premium paint line, manufactured by Benjamin Moore, which ensures good manufacturing quality. In Consumer Reports past testing, Clark and Kensington was rated as a Best Buy, scoring well for hide, coverage in one to two coats for light to medium colors, stain resistance, and washability. Users report it applies smoothly with brush and roller, has low odor and low VOC, and provides decent durability for interior walls, lasting 5 to 7 years with proper prep. Its exterior version offers good fade resistance and mildew resistance for 5 to 10 years. Compared to budget paints like Glidden or Walmart ColorPlace, Clark and Kensington is noticeably better, with better hide and less splatter. Compared to premium paints like Benjamin Moore Aura at 80 to 90 dollars or Sherwin-Williams Emerald, it is not quite as good for deep colors requiring extra coats, or for ultimate scrub resistance, but it costs less at 40 to 60 dollars per gallon. For DIY homeowners who shop at Ace and want good quality without paying premium dealer prices, Clark and Kensington is good, reliable paint suitable for living rooms, bedrooms, hallways, and exteriors with proper prep and primer on bare surfaces.
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