1 Gallon Flat Latex Paint in Brite White 12050-1

First I'm not sure why there are negative reviews about this Diamond Brite Dove Grey paint. This was my first time using this brand and was happy to find it being on such a tight budget. The room I used it in hadn't had a new coat of paint in over 30 years so I did prime the walls first and that took 2 coats to fully cover since it was so long between paintings. I knew going into this job that 1 coat of paint wasn't going to work, even if I was to purchase a $35 gallon of paint. Yes the first coat didn't cover completely but the second coat sure did. When I first opened the paint that had been sitting at my home since delivery over a week prior to using it I found it took little effort to stir the paint. There wasn't a thick sludge on the bottom that had to be incorporated into the paint, it only took a few minutes of good stirring to mix the paint well and it was ready to use. It went on smooth and even, not too thick and not too thin. My problem was that being on a budget I purchased a inexpensive roller and covers which I know I won't do again. If your on the fence about purchasing this paint I would have to tell you to go ahead and get it. It has very low odor, apply's well and dries quick. My only negative about the paint is the color, not that it isn't correct but that I thought it would be a bit darker, maybe I was thinking of a Pigeon and not a Dove lol. I have included a photo of a piece of copy paper against the wall to give you a idea of the shade of grey it drys too. I will be a regular customer now of Diamond Brite paints - one room down and 6 more to go! lol. Oh and by the way I did use the Diamond Brite White ceiling paint and it worked just as well!

This is a gallon of latex paint delivered to your door for $20! Yes, its not the quality of $40 paint, but it did a very good job for me. Two coats covered bare plywood very well. Not to thin to apply easily with a roller, with not too much tendency to drip or run! Would buy again.

I have been painting houses for over 40 years and this is the worst I have seen. Takes 4 coats.

Bought for a simple cover up for a rental. Definitely mix it good bc it leaves a little gray. Easy to apply,thick did have to go over a couple of spots but not bc of quality. It was bc a darker color was under and showing through.

Having been a professional painter and, am currently retired and trying to save some cash in this screwed up economy, I went for the cheaper stuff. Once again lesson learned. even though this was a light color over a light color, double coat! So that puts us right back to paying as much as a better grade of paint per gallon. The paint is too thin, it doesn't cover well and is more work than necessary.

The color is no good, but do the job so!!

I painted my bedroom ceilings at first the coverage seemed light. But, once it dried tge coverage was perfect. No lines and no see through areas at all!

I have learned flat paint is good for cheap covers or ceilings. Not for walls that will be touched. Or need to last. But for a celing... cheap and white. Done