What features and capabilities to look for in today’s waterborne alkyd contenders
If you’re looking for a new durable go-to trim paint, the decision is more difficult than ever with a new generation of waterborne alkyds from Sherwin Williams and Benjamin Moore on the shelves. Both offering incredible performance and the widest set of features ever before seen in a waterborne, or to be half technical – an alkyd. But, inevitably, each brings its own unique strengths and weaknesses.
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Two surprisingly capable paints, Benjamin Moore Advance Waterborne Interior Alkyd vs Sherwin Williams ProClassic Acrylic/Alkyd, but, is it time to switch? What better way to determine the performance victor than by letting these two duke it out in the various categories.
On one side is Benjamin Moore, the self proclaimed masters of low-VOC’s powered by their GENNEX waterborne colorant system providing VOC-free colorants. Advance is a true alkyd, not a hybrid with a low VOC content of less than 50 grams per liter.
On the other side is Sherwin Williams, also with low VOC content of less than 50 grams per liter and looking to score a comeback from its ridiculously difficult to use ProClassic Waterborne. When Sherwin Williams finally shipped ProClassic Waterborne – Alkyd almost 1 year ago, it managed to spark new interest from early ProClassic adopters and haters alike.
Regardless, whether they come in as close calls or clear knock outs, the results of these alkyds will determine the paint you choose for your next project. Bring it!, shall we? See you next month with the results.
Also Shearer Painting discusses Sherwin Williams ProClassic vs Benjamin Moore ADVANCE.
Jack,
Did your results find that the Advance possess sagging tendencies which require constant attention?
Jack, can’t wait for the results. I have been using the Sherwin Williams Waterborne Alkyd and it’s been a love-hate relationship. When brushing, it dries way too fast and I can’t seem to get rid of the brush marks. I tried adding XIM for better leveling, which seems to help a little. I also tried spraying, which was okay, but most of my trim needs to be brushed. I would switch to Benjamin Moore, if I knew it was better. If it’s not, could please recommend a good trim paint in the BM and SW brands. Thanks!
Just used Advance and it worked well. Was applied with a sprayer so I’m not sure how it works brushing. I’m still partial to my ProClassic Waterborne acrylic when I can spray all the trim. Yes it’s horrible to brush.
Jack … when will you publish the results? Have a kitchen to do, and am vacillating between Dulux Diamond Semigloss and Advance. Keen to discover what you have learned.
- Miles Thompson
Mikes, I would use Advance if it were me making that choice for painting cabinets.
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