Should I get Valspar or Sherwin-Williams?

Should you get Valspar or Sherwin-Williams depends on budget, project type, and desired longevity. Sherwin-Williams is generally higher quality, with better coverage, durability, washability, and color retention, especially in lines like SuperPaint, Duration, and Emerald, which are favored by professional painters for high-traffic areas, kitchens, bathrooms, and exteriors that need to withstand weather and cleaning. Sherwin-Williams paint typically requires fewer coats, hides better, and has better assistance from trained staff for color matching and problem solving, but costs more, around 70 to 110 dollars per gallon retail. Valspar, sold at Lowes, is good budget to mid-range option, with lines like Valspar 2000, Signature, and Reserve offering decent coverage and a wide color selection at lower price, around 30 to 60 dollars per gallon, making it attractive for DIY, rentals, low-traffic rooms, or when doing many rooms on budget. Valspar Signature has good stain resistance for price. For best long-term results, resale value, and durability, Sherwin-Williams is better investment. For cost savings and adequate DIY results, Valspar is acceptable, especially on sale. Many painters recommend Sherwin-Williams for main living areas.