Consumer Reports recommends several paints based on its extensive lab testing of hiding, stain resistance, scrub washability, fade resistance, and low VOC emissions, and its top recommendations change slightly each year. As of its 2024-2025 interior paint ratings, the top recommended paints are Behr Marquee Interior, which scored 82 out of 100 and is recommended as the Best Overall for its one-coat hide guarantee, excellent stain resistance, and good value at about $50 per gallon at Home Depot, Benjamin Moore Regal Select and Benjamin Moore Aura, which score 80 to 84 and are recommended as Best Premium Picks for their exceptional color depth, smooth application, and superior washability, and Sherwin-Williams Emerald Interior, which scores 80 to 81 and is recommended as Best for Professionals for its durability and anti-microbial properties. For budget buyers, Consumer Reports recommends Glidden Premium and Valspar Signature, which score in the low to mid 70s and offer lifetime warranties at $30 to $45 per gallon. For exterior paint, Consumer Reports recommends Behr Premium Plus Ultra Exterior and Sherwin-Williams Duration Exterior. The organization emphasizes that proper prep, primer, and two coats matter more than brand alone, and that all recommended paints are low VOC and meet environmental standards.
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