They don’t, however, guarantee coverage with only one coat. For example, Benjamin Moore’s Aura honors their warranty with only one coat as far as product failure goes. There are some exceptions to the two “coats = manufacturer’s” warranty rule. Having the warranty makes sure your job doesn’t get unexpectedly more expensive because of issues with your paint. The warranty makes sure you’re covered in case of a bad batch of paint or some sort of failure down the road. For most paint, this means using two coats. Unless you follow the specifications as listed on the can. The manufacturer’s warranty won’t cover your paint Unless you are painting with the same color as was already on your walls, you’ll need two to make sure that no nasty undertones pop through your new color. Surely this manufacturer warning is just shampoo paranoia.” Let me explain why it isn’t. “The shampoo bottle says wash, rinse and repeat and I never do that. Our rule of thumb: if the can says use two, we do If you haven’t hired us to worry for you, you should be thinking about these things too.

We worry about the perfect coverage and finish, we worry about making sure that your paint is covered under the manufacturer’s warranty, and we worry about getting the most bang for your buck. As professionals, we get to do all the worrying for you. Let’s be honest, it’s easier to only do one coat.Įasier is not always better-often it’s worse. Not only does the extra coat add extra materials, it adds extra drying time. While this may be overly dramatic, when it comes to tackling a wall or trim painting job on your own, switching from a one coat plan to a two coat plan has some serious consequences (and some serious consequences if you don’t!). But then the anxiety sets in, and you read the label on the paint can: two coats?!?! And your world comes crashing down around you. Your interior paint job will be the envy of the neighborhood. I could have a fresh start I could transform my whole world with just one coat of paint! You daydream, plan, plot.

You’re stuck inside looking at your walls, which have been the same color for years.

Paint 2 coats