10 Best Interior Paint Brands 2020

Benjamin Moore’s Regal Select is a great all around. The nice, thick paint goes on easily, which provides impressive coverage that will last. It’s also extremely durable and cleans easily, so it earns high marks across all areas. You won’t be able to find it at retailers like Home Depot, so your best bet is to shop for it at paint or specialty stores. 

Valspar Signature paint was the runner-up in our tests, so it’s a solid alternative to our Top Lab Pick. Not only did it score well in our stain removal tests, but it has good coverage and finish quality, too. Our consumer testers thought this low-VOC paint plus primer looked good overall, but there was some room for improvement when it came to the evenness of its coverage. 

Benjamin Moore’s ben is a good value for the quality of the paint that you get. Not only is the paint and primer duo affordable, but it also contains zero volatile organic compounds, (or VOCs, a.k.a. gasses). It also comes in three different finishes: eggshell, flat, and semi-gloss, so you still have plenty of options for painting without breaking the bank.

Glidden Interior Premium paint is mold- and mildew-resistant, making it a smart pick for high-moisture areas like kitchens and bathrooms. When we tested it, the paint dried fast and seemed unlikely to fade. It also cleans easily and was good at resisting stains, so splattered food and makeup messes are no big deal. 

Testers didn’t find much wrong with Benjamin Moore Natura paint. Along withzero VOCs, it has fade- and stain-resistance, making it an attractive option for bedrooms or living rooms. It also had great coverage — making it a great pick all around. Just note that we found it a bit messy to apply.

Behr Premium Plus paint has everything you’d expect from a premium paint, like stain and UV resistance. It is low-VOC and resists the growth of mildew, so it’s suitable for laundry rooms, bathrooms, and other spaces that may be damp.

With great coverage, easy stain removal, and a fast dry time, Pratt and Lambert Accolade paint is easy to apply. Its resistance to mold and mildew makes it a great choice for kitchens and baths. In our testing, its performance was slightly sub par in holding up to wear and tear, so avoid applying it to high-traffic areas, like a narrow hallway, stairwell wall, or garage.

When we tried it, Sherwin-Williams’ low-VOC Duration Home went on smooth with little-to-no splatter. It held up to stains well, and the paint didn’t fade during our accelerated UV tests (which means it will probably keep its color in a sunny room). Our painted samples stood up to abrasion, too. We found this formula offered great coverage area and quality, so a gallon should cover as much, if not more, than many other paints.

Benjamin Moore Aura paint is definitely on the more expensive side, but you do get what you pay for. Testers loved its appearance (it’s particularly great for bright colors in small areas!) and how easy it was to apply. It scored excellent for stain resistance, but avoid scrubbing too hard because it wasn’t great resisting abrasion. It’s also another low-VOC paint, and it’s suitable for high-moisture places like your kitchen, bathroom, or laundry room.

Behr Marquee interior paint is a great pick if you’re looking to save during home renovations. It’s very good at hiding old paint because it has great coverage. There’s even a guarantee that it’ll hide imperfections in just one coat. The acrylic-based paint is also low-VOC and easily accessible at Home Depot (where it can be tinted to over 200 colors!).