Excellent upper-tier interior paint[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This review is for PPG UltraLast Interior Paint + Primer, flat sheen, “Delicate White” color. I am a very experienced DIY homeowner, taking care of several houses and rental units in my spare time.
Application was to drywall and trim for a 6-ft x 12-ft laundry room.
The drywall was in very bad condition, including severely damaged paper, stains, chunks of missing drywall, etc. The damage was repaired by applying a coat of clear penetrating sealer, lightly sanding, applying a second coat of sealer, retaping, applying a coat of hot mud, sanding, skim-coating with premixed mud, sanding, applying another coat of sealer, and then priming. The drywall was comparable to a Level 5 finish prior to painting.
I applied one coat of the PPG UltraLast using a high-density woven cover and soft nylon brush. Application was very smooth, with minimal drag, no sagging or running, and no splatter. Even with a soft nylon brush and no additives, the paint went on effortlessly. I was very impressed with how well the paint applied.
After drying, the painted walls looked outstanding. The sheen was not as flat as typical paints; I felt it was closer to eggshell and had just the right amount of reflection, which will definitely improve the ability to clean the painted surface when it gets dirty. Although this application has not yet seen any abuse, I fully expect this paint to be durable and cleanable – important for a laundry room.
I almost always apply at least two coats of paint and was prepared to do so in this case. However, the finish was so outstanding that I only did the single coat. Also, I have another small job on which I want to use the remainder of the paint.
I consider PPG UltraLast to be an upper-tier paint. I highly recommend it and plan to use it in the future.
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by Blindstaff