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Customer Reviews for BEHR PREMIUM 1 gal. #340F-5 Beachwalk Urethane Alkyd Semi-Gloss Enamel Interior/Exterior Paint

Internet #306785884

Model #393001

Store SKU #329197

  • For use on prepared interior and exterior metal and wood surfaces
  • Great for use on doors, trim, molding, cabinetry and more
  • Durable urethane alkyd finish offers great flow and leveling

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It's a beautiful color and seal for the fence. Much...
It's a beautiful color and seal for the fence. Much needed near the beach with high humidity levels. My house is the same color and looks brand new due to the duck's feather type seal it creates.
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Love the color.
Love the color.
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Great paint
I really love this paint. I use it for all my refinish work and new builds. I have great success painting with a foam roller, spraying with a Wagner (thinned down a little) and my ultimate favorite, my graco airless. I just finished building a barn door and sprayed two coats of semi gloss using my graco airless and a fine finish tip and the result are superb! It does take a day to a week to fully dry (depending on the humidity and the base of the color), white dries way faster than black. I’ve done both. They both dry just give the deep base more time. The paint is very durable. It scrub well and doesn’t chip at all.
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    I love this paint for anything that’s going to get lots of use. Make sure you use the flood in it...
    I love this paint for anything that’s going to get lots of use. Make sure you use the flood in it and brush makes aren’t ever an issue! It takes a while to dry and harden but will last.
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    Looks nice but not durable
    I recently painted my kitchen cabinets and they looked great! I cleaned, sandsd, primed (using Behr cabinet primer) applied 2 coats (waiting 12 hours between coats) let dry for 48 hours before reinstalling my cabinets. A few droplets of water got on my cabinet and it left a water stain instantly! This was a few droplets of bottled water that spilled and now the cabinet looks terrible. I tried wiping it off and I chipped the paint. I have never used a Behr paint that felt as cheap as this. DO NOT BUY THIS!
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    Response from BehrMay 1, 2020
    Hi Hussyk,

    Thank you for reviewing Behr Urethane Alkyd Semi-Gloss Enamel. I'm very sorry to hear about the water-mark and adhesion issues experienced. That's not the performance we've come to expect from our products. I completely understand your disappointment and would love to help.

    I recommend scuff sanding the affected areas before cleaning and touching up by feathering outward with a brush to blend in the paint.

    Please contact Behr directly for further assistance with this matter. We'd love to turn this experience around.

    Kindest regards,

    Doris Behr
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      4 found this review helpful
      Wow Fantastic Cabinet Paint!
      My wife wanted to paint our cabinets from a natural stain to a solid white. I did a lot of research and spoke with one of the paint specialists at our local HD. I settled on this paint and we couldn’t be happier. The paint went on well, self leveled and has the appearance of being sprayed when we brushed and rolled. We’re so happy with this paint that we’ve decided to get other colors to paint our bathroom cabinets. Super Impressed!!!
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        10 found this review helpful
        It brought live to the room ...
        It brought live to the room
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        I used this to repaint trim and wainscoting in the home. I used a Purdy Nylox trim brush for the ...
        I used this to repaint trim and wainscoting in the home. I used a Purdy Nylox trim brush for the tops of the base and bottoms of the crown. I sprayed the chair rail and wainscoting with an Fuji Mini-Mite 4 HVLP sprayer with 1.8mm tip. Painted surfaces leveled well and overall satisfied with the finish. The paint is very thick. Despite Behr's recommendation to not thin, I needed to thin it about 20% to get the viscosity down to about 60 seconds in a No. 4 Ford cup (still thick per Fuji's recommendation) . Hence, 2+ thin coats were required. Behr really needs to get on board with the HVLP technology and provide recommendations other than "do not thin" or "don't use HVLP". For other pigmented urethanes on the market, I've only needed to thin 5% or less to get to a good spraying viscosity. Overall, not a bad paint. It would be nice if it also came in gloss.
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          Perfect for cabinets!
          I love this paint, and I’ve seen my fair share. I chose this one for my kitchen cabinets and I couldn’t be happier. Extremely durable and covers nicely.
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            When purchasing new kitchen cabinets, I find kitchen accessories, such as refrigerator panels, ta...
            When purchasing new kitchen cabinets, I find kitchen accessories, such as refrigerator panels, tall fill, etc., to be outrageously expensive. My solution is to buy this paint and paint grade maple plywood and make my own. All you do is bring in a cabinet door and Homedepot will match the color of your cabinets. I have saved hundreds of dollars and I am able to make all kind of custom items for my new kitchen - such as book shelves. Highly recommend.
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              This paint was recommended for a metal door from the mud room to the garage. I used two coats as ...
              This paint was recommended for a metal door from the mud room to the garage. I used two coats as specified on the label. The coverage was very good and the door finish looks very good. Prior to painting the door, I replaced the sweep at the bottom of the door. The door now looks great.
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              Great paint for my new baseboards and doors/frames Covers well...
              Great paint for my new baseboards and doors/frames Covers well and not supposed to chip
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              I have been a proponent of oil base paints for exterior painting anytime I would have occasion to...
              I have been a proponent of oil base paints for exterior painting anytime I would have occasion to paint my home. The properties allow adequate time to "brush out" the paint yet still flash over soon enough to prevent airborne foreign materials from attaching to it. This paint did not disappoint. One coat coverage, good flow out to a smooth finish and the semi gloss adds brilliance to the color. The weather protection and durability of oil base paint is well established. I find using such gives me easily eight years before there is an occasion to have to repaint. Not a bad thing for a home in Northern Ohio. This Behr paint is outstandingly easy to apply, brush out and fill and hide areas where old paint has been scraped and removed. If you are going to spend your time, effort and of course money painting yourself, this paint makes the job easier and the final result more rewarding than any oil based paint I have used in the past. I highly recommend Behr Semi Gloss Alkyd oil base. (caveat) Use a new brush for best results. Well worth it.
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              1 found this review helpful
              This is the best paint that you can buy for furniture and cabinets and trim. I read a lot of revi...
              This is the best paint that you can buy for furniture and cabinets and trim. I read a lot of reviews because I as surprised this wasn't 5 stars across the board. (Addressing most of the 1 stars): First, painting is 90% prep, 10% painting. This is also an ENAMEL. I can't see where people can get this confused. It needs to be applied in many light coats with a FOAM hot dog roller. NO other way. Also, this paint had fantastic adhesion, so this is your primer. SO MANY people talking how it is still tacky after the first coat on top of an oil based primer. First, never prime with oil product and paint with water based. Also, it is called sheen and you should understand those terms before painting, instead of saying "it's too shiny." Also understand humidity levels. I painted my Formica cabinets, absolutely no problem three years ago. I wish I knew about this paint before I painted all of my trim and doors. It has no tackiness to it, and I will never use any other paint for trim or furniture.
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                20 found this review helpful
                Painted my brown kitchen cabinets white. They look fantastic! The paint was easy to apply and th...
                Painted my brown kitchen cabinets white. They look fantastic! The paint was easy to apply and the brushes and rollers were easy to clean up with soap and water.
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                8 found this review helpful
                This paint is awesome. I use it on most of my doors, cabinets, and trim. Especially doors in some...
                This paint is awesome. I use it on most of my doors, cabinets, and trim. Especially doors in some apartments I paint and high traffic areas. It covers very nice a d has a quick recoat time. Only down side one and while is you can see the touch-up marks. Great paint that hardens when fully cured as well and has a nice leveled finish with is fantastic.
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                1 found this review helpful
                rating it 4 stars because dry time is very long. even after waiting 24 hrs to recoat it seems it ...
                rating it 4 stars because dry time is very long. even after waiting 24 hrs to recoat it seems it hardens over time. goes on well but be prepared to wait a week for real hardness of paint to take effect. If using for cabinets, wait a week to place anything on shelves and careful with fingernails! Once its hardened its awesome!
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                5 found this review helpful
                I believe this is absolutely the worst trim paint I have ever used. If you like to paint, a lot,...
                I believe this is absolutely the worst trim paint I have ever used. If you like to paint, a lot, get this paint. It takes a minimum of 3 coats to cover over bare wood. Even over previously painted white, it takes two coats. The picture shows the first coat over a previously painted, sanded, white cabinet door, using a high quality brush.
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                Response from BehrMar 5, 2019
                Hi MAX,

                Thank you for your review. I'm sorry to hear that you did not get the coverage that you expected. Typically, our Alkyd Paint will cover in two coats, while darker color and porous surfaces may require additional coats. Customer satisfaction is important to us, and we appreciate your feedback. Please reach out to us directly if you need further assistance, our customer care team is happy to help you!

                Regards,

                Giovanna Behr
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                  Excellent one-coat coverage on primed interior plywood surface, as well as solid wood surfaces! P...
                  Excellent one-coat coverage on primed interior plywood surface, as well as solid wood surfaces! Performed better than expected. I will continue to use the product for all my custom closet works.
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                  2 found this review helpful
                  This thick coating paint only took 2 coats to finish looked great and plenty to spare for touch up
                  This thick coating paint only took 2 coats to finish looked great and plenty to spare for touch up
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                  3 found this review helpful
                  I felt well enough to get do major touch-up projects like door sills, window sill etc before the ...
                  I felt well enough to get do major touch-up projects like door sills, window sill etc before the family all came over for Christmas. My one big task was to paint over 29 year old dark gray stained basement stairs with bright white paint so the teens could relax go down to the extra sitting room if they wanted to. It took several days, however the stairs were noticed and were a big hit with everyone! The photo shows just how badly they looked and how the painted ones looked after just one coat. I did a total of 2 coats.
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                    Its a little tricky to clean up. Have to use paint thinner on hands and brushes, water works on r...
                    Its a little tricky to clean up. Have to use paint thinner on hands and brushes, water works on rig. With a little sanding it bonds very well.
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                    1 found this review helpful
                    Compare with Benjamin Moore paint, it is relatively cheap, but won't recommend. If you paint just...
                    Compare with Benjamin Moore paint, it is relatively cheap, but won't recommend. If you paint just big area like bedroom and livingroom, it might be okay, but not for delicate areas like trim. Use expensive paint if you paint delicate area.
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                    Response from BehrJan 7, 2019
                    Hello Jk,
                    Thanks for taking the time to review our Semi-Gloss Enamel Alkyd Interior/Exterior Paint. I’m sorry to hear it didn’t meet your expectations. I can assure you it’s a great product for smaller projects such as trim and cabinetry. For further assistance, please feel free to reach out directly to our customer care team. We’d love to help! Best, Roxana N. Behr
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                    This paint is easy to use and works very good and looks great on all my cabinets
                    This paint is easy to use and works very good and looks great on all my cabinets
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                    2 found this review helpful
                    I good but need to try more time to use
                    I good but need to try more time to use
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                    Coverage was really good. I like the final product. Cleans well with damp cloth. I purchased Maui...
                    Coverage was really good. I like the final product. Cleans well with damp cloth. I purchased Maui White, it looks great on my doors and trim. There is a slight lingering odor, but not unbearable.
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                    1 found this review helpful
                    Easy to paint
                    Easy to paint
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                    Good quality paint for my doors and molding! Water down for HVLP sprayer.
                    Good quality paint for my doors and molding! Water down for HVLP sprayer.
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                    2 found this review helpful
                    Took 3 coats despite the store's associate claim of great coverage. He recommended this over Rus...
                    Took 3 coats despite the store's associate claim of great coverage. He recommended this over Rustoleum cabinet transformation, which we had used before with great results. Disappointing in purchase.
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                    Response from BehrJul 25, 2018
                    Hi Ski,

                    Thank you for your review, and I am sorry to hear you didn't receive the expected coverage with our product. This paint should cover in 1-2 coats, and with drastic color changes, it may take more than that. If you still need help with your project, please reach out to us directly; we'd love to help in any way we can. -Edith Behr
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                    4 found this review helpful
                    This is the second time I have used this product to paint old kitchen cabinets and both times the...
                    This is the second time I have used this product to paint old kitchen cabinets and both times they came out beautifully.
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