Product Reviews
Emerald™ Interior Acrylic Latex Paint
Revolutionary technology with best-in-class overall performance. Our finest interior paint, Emerald™ Interior Acrylic Latex Paint offers rich, vibrant color with exceptional coverage and hide. Emerald's self priming formula provides exceptional washability and a beautiful smooth appearance. Emerald also contains a preservative which inhibits the growth of mold and mildew on the paint surface.
Average Customer Rating:
19 of 38(50%)reviewers would recommend this item to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Emerald™ Interior Acrylic Latex Paint
Review 1 for Emerald™ Interior Acrylic Latex Paint
Rating
Streak Marks
May 19, 2013
May 19, 2013
by Rachel
"I am very disappointed with the Emerald line of paint. I used the Satin Emerald around my house and noticed many streak marks. I have painted with many other paint brands and even the lower end Sherwin Williams paint and I have never encountered this problem before. I used a high end roller purchased from their store and made sure to use "professional technique" while applying the paint. The line where i cut in around the trim is also very noticeable. I applied three coats in some places and the streaks are still very visible. I will be returning this paint and will request something different. I will never use Emerald again. I do love Sherwin Williams and I will continue using their other paints!"
Review 2 for Emerald™ Interior Acrylic Latex Paint
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Good coverage, use less paint
April 30, 2013
April 30, 2013
by kim
"In 20 some years of home ownership, I have tried many brands, and finishes. The Emerald Matte had better coverage than most over the builders thirsty paint. The odor was low. I am not sure how to comment on the roller marks, but with the matte paint in a light color in my north facing bedroom I am hard pressed to see any. My husband after painting the wall goes back and does one direction over the wet paint to minimize roller marks with any brand we use. In terms of coverage it was better than the Duration Matte. Final Review - I would use again."
Review 3 for Emerald™ Interior Acrylic Latex Paint
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Wouldn't use again
April 11, 2013
April 11, 2013
by B
"Painted the whole house with Emerald and wouldn't use it again. Others commented on roller marks-we found it was true-even professionally painted it still has roller marks on walls that look like a completely different sheen. Most noticable on ceilings and dark walls, the result just looked sloppy. It was not the painters-they are very experienced-it is the paint. Where the painters cut in around edges, it was very obvious, where it typically isn't. They are fixing 3 large areas (2 are ceilings) by going back to a different SW paint-which is unfortunate since I paid a lot more for the Emerald paint. It isnt a little noticable, it is VERY noticable and almost looks like they missed spots and old color shows through. It also was a problem on both matte and satin finishes but matte is most noticable. I dont know about a true flat. But i would not use the paint again even if it is more washable. In rooms with lighter colors and the satin finish, marks were less noticable than dark and matte. It you use this paint you need to be sure you only roll in one direction-if it changes you will see it. As a positive it did cover in one coat."
Review 4 for Emerald™ Interior Acrylic Latex Paint
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It is not a one coat covarge
March 19, 2013
March 19, 2013
by Bizman
"It did not cover everything on one coat the paint is the same shade just 8 years old and on a 10X10 room I only got 3 walls done I wound not recommend buy a cheaper paint elsewhere."
Review 5 for Emerald™ Interior Acrylic Latex Paint
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Love Emerald!
May 1, 2013
May 1, 2013
by JESSI
"Try it & you will see it is the "top of the line". Any paint & primer as well as any interior/exterior paint has guaranteed warranty with 2 coats; so, you DIY painters who disclaim Emerald better try 2 coats & trust me, it will make a huge difference in your perspective!!"
Review 6 for Emerald™ Interior Acrylic Latex Paint
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First Time Use
March 4, 2013
March 4, 2013
by Gingie
"I switched to Behr premium paint several years ago and have stayed consistent. 4 houses, many many rooms, sometimes twice, Behr was always the go to. I am now expecting my first child and for the nursery, I wanted to go with really really good paint. We found a SW paint color we liked so we decided to go with Emerald, mostly for it's rated durability and washability. I read the reviews prior to use as well. I had no issues during the application, but it was just an average paint, I did not see anything that would merit the price difference from other premium paint/primer combos. I tried it, it worked, I didn't have issues with streaking or anything else that could be attributed to an application issue, but still, it was just OK. I will go back to Behr and stay with Behr. If you're on the fence, don't spend the extra money on this stuff. You won't notice the difference between this and another premium paint from another big box store."
Review 7 for Emerald™ Interior Acrylic Latex Paint
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Love SW but Emerald product needs more work
February 24, 2013
February 24, 2013
by C2C
"Grab a cup of cup of coffee...this is long.
I reviewed this paint several weeks ago and promised to update my review when the matter had been resolved. Since my first review no longer appears on the SW website, I will summarize and update here.
We have used many different SW products successfully in our new home. The salesman suggested I try Emerald and mentioned the "one coat coverage".
The recommended roller was very thick and heavy to work with. It was difficult to keep a wet edge and took 2 people to do so. The gallon covered little more than half what the can said it would. The smelll was bothersome though not strong. There were many places that didn't get fully covered leaving white specks showing through. SW rep emailed me and the local store tried to make it right. I am pleased with customer service. Now must end thie review due to SW site not allowing more text here. Acting very "glitchy". :-("
I reviewed this paint several weeks ago and promised to update my review when the matter had been resolved. Since my first review no longer appears on the SW website, I will summarize and update here.
We have used many different SW products successfully in our new home. The salesman suggested I try Emerald and mentioned the "one coat coverage".
The recommended roller was very thick and heavy to work with. It was difficult to keep a wet edge and took 2 people to do so. The gallon covered little more than half what the can said it would. The smelll was bothersome though not strong. There were many places that didn't get fully covered leaving white specks showing through. SW rep emailed me and the local store tried to make it right. I am pleased with customer service. Now must end thie review due to SW site not allowing more text here. Acting very "glitchy". :-("
Review 8 for Emerald™ Interior Acrylic Latex Paint
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Fantastic
February 18, 2013
February 18, 2013
by K
"I'm stunned by the negative reviews of this paint. This was by far the easiest to apply best looking paint I have ever used. The application was recent so I don't have infromation about it's durability yet.
I used the Emerald to paint my guest bathroom. My home was bulit in the last five years and it was time to brighten things up over the builder's biege throughout the house. I used a light green and was able to cover the biege easily in one coat on a lightly textured wall. My 12 year old daughter helped me paint. The application is smooth, uniform and beautiful. You can't tell where she (never painted before) painted and where I painted (experienced painter). The tape lines are crisp and perfect. There was very little splatter on rolling. Additionally, the paint smell is not nearly as strong as other paints I have used.
The fresh, beautiful finish left me wishing I had the time and money to repaint the entire house using Emerald. I may do just that in installments if the paint holds up to 2 kids in the bathroom as wall as it is advertised to do. Even if I paint in the same or similar color the evenness and (if proven) durability would be worth the money and effort."
Review 9 for Emerald™ Interior Acrylic Latex Paint
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Nice paint
February 14, 2013
February 14, 2013
by birdie
"May seem thick, but goes on smoothly. As with any paint, the higher the sheen, you must be careful with roller marks.
I took the time to prep walls accordingly fixing holes, sanding, etc. Painting in kitchen so used semi gloss; this will show wall imperfections.
Loved the overall coverage and extra reflecting of light."
I took the time to prep walls accordingly fixing holes, sanding, etc. Painting in kitchen so used semi gloss; this will show wall imperfections.
Loved the overall coverage and extra reflecting of light."
Review 10 for Emerald™ Interior Acrylic Latex Paint
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Awful paint
January 22, 2013
January 22, 2013
by reb
"Emerald paint leaves overlap marks and inconsistent sheen making the finish look terrible. It gets a little better after several days but still a poor finish. The worst paint I have ever used in over 40 years and the most expensive."
Review 11 for Emerald™ Interior Acrylic Latex Paint
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Best Paint I've Ever Used
January 19, 2013
January 19, 2013
by Spring
"This is hands down the best paint I've ever used...and I have tried A LOT of different brands. It covers great and the finish is super smooth, I cannot see any roller marks at all. I've used their Super Paint and Duration Home in the past and liked those too, but Emerald gives the best finished appearance and coverage, there are no splatters when applying, and it has zero VOCs. I recently tried the highest rated paint on Consumer Reports (BM Aura) to compare, but am regretting it. The Aura's finished appearance is not as nice, it's not holding up well to water getting on the wall (I have streaks), and it costs more! The Emerald is definitely worth the cost even when not on sale, but SW has frequent sales so it's well worth the money! I'm never using any other paint but Emerald again."
Review 12 for Emerald™ Interior Acrylic Latex Paint
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Stay away from this paint!
November 27, 2012
November 27, 2012
by Steve
"I had this Emerald paint tinted in a dark burgundy to match the paint already in the room, because I wanted to do one coat just to freshen the appearance of the room. The finish is awful. It is supposed to be matte but it is a combination of matte and shine and everywhere that I used a brush, (the corners, along the baseboard, along the ceiling around the windows) etc. are all shiny while the walls themselves are speckled looking between matte and a satin look. I am going tomorrow to get another brand of paint and start over. I am VERY disappointed with this paint. I have used S-W products before and never had this kind of results. I used a 3/8 inch nap roller like they recommended and good brushes. I have about 4 hours wasted and another gallon of paint to buy."
Review 13 for Emerald™ Interior Acrylic Latex Paint
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Excellent interior paint.
November 13, 2012
November 13, 2012
by NewApproach
"I was surprised to see some bad reviews of Emerald here, so I browsed through them to see what problems people had. One person could have solved his/her problems by purchasing a $4 strainer to remove lumps from his/her paint, which will appear in most paints as part of the storing and shipping process. Another complained about wall imperfections showing through semi-gloss; this is a characteristic of *any* gloss present in a uniform wall coating, not just Emerald, and reflects a wrong choice in finish sheen for the surface being painted. The final review I read regarded bubbling, which is a guaranteed error in surface preparation and not the fault of the paint.
I don't think the paint can be blamed for lack of proper preparation or incorrect sheen choice, so I'd specifically like to address the negative reviews with a counterargument in support of Emerald.
We brushed and rolled Emerald onto smooth and infrequently painted drywall walls in a client's home this week. I was very impressed with the single-coat coverage, though we applied two. Open time for blending into almost-dry cut lines and apportionment rolling of high walls was incredibly forgiving and produced a wonderfully smooth and even finish. Spread rate was as good as what I've come to expect from Duration Home-- a gallon goes a long way.
My only caution, not complaint, is that the VOC-free tints tended to separate from the paint very slightly during use. I would recommend occasional stirring of trays and cut cans, and boxing or marrying single gallons to ensure uniformity of colour throughout the project.
High-end and discriminating clients will love Emerald, and love *you* for putting it on their walls. Homeowners, if you take the time to strain your Emerald paint for lumps you discover, clean/sand/prepare your walls thoroughly, and plan your project with the correct sheen choices and paint amounts, I have every confidence you'll achieve the same fantastic results we did.
J. Pancer, New Approach Painting"
Review 14 for Emerald™ Interior Acrylic Latex Paint
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So far so good
November 6, 2012
November 6, 2012
by Steph
"I know there are mixed reviews on the new Emerald paint, but my experience so far has been very positive. I am using the Matte style and covered a dark gold covered wall with a light Tan in one coat and am now covering a black wall with plum brown and have done it in one coat, but it will take a little touch up here and there. I have mainly used Behr premuim with primer in the past and I do think this is a much easier paint to use. Trimming is much easier and I have not noticed any drips on the wall. Splattering has been non existent for me. I am not a professional, but have done enough painting over the years to know that this paint has been the easiest to work with and my wife agrees as she has helped paint too. I have only bought the paint when it has been on sale for 40% off. As much as I do like the paint I feel the list price is way too high for any paint unless it will paint the wall for you. I have been through 3 gallons so far and have 7 more ready to go. I have Orange, red, and dark brown walls to cover still so I will update my post if any issues arise."
Review 15 for Emerald™ Interior Acrylic Latex Paint
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Nice product, great coverage
October 23, 2012
October 23, 2012
by Anonymous
"I used SuperPaint 10 years ago on my last house and was impressed on how well it held up so didn't think twice about going back to SW for my new house. We decided to let pros do the downstairs and we would tackle upstairs. The matte paint covered in 1 coat [a 1st for me], spread nicely, dried quickly and the covered so much more than we anticipated that we have a couple of gallons left.
So I am not a pro, but the pros that did the downstairs [+20 yr veterans] said exactly the same thing. Moral: spend the $ on Emerald when it's on sale, listen to the experts @ SW when they tell you how much to buy and wear gloves during application. The only non-postive thing I have to say about the paint, and it's really not a negative, is that it sticks to whatever it touches and doesn't let go."
Review 16 for Emerald™ Interior Acrylic Latex Paint
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Awesome!
October 20, 2012
October 20, 2012
by Berkshire80
"This was my first time using Shirwin Williams paint and the sales rep at my local store recommended I give Emerald a try. I had been a long time fan of Behr paints and had much success with their interior based paints. After using Emerald I can say that I will never be using another paint again. This stuff flowed like butter and I was able to cut razor sharp lines without using any tape. Best of all I did not experience a single run in the rolled sections of paint. Goes on very smooth and is a great consistency. Interested to see if the paint holds up in a house with three small children!"
Review 17 for Emerald™ Interior Acrylic Latex Paint
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HATED IT!!
October 14, 2012
October 14, 2012
by Kris
"I bought a 5 gallon bucket for painting my basement. It covered well, but it had huge dried chunks in it from the very first pour, to the very last pour. I spent more time, wiping out the dried paint chunks than painting. For the extreme price tag I really expected better. I will never spend the money for this paint again! I DO NOT recommend this paint at all!"
Review 18 for Emerald™ Interior Acrylic Latex Paint
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New Emerald Review
October 12, 2012
October 12, 2012
by tgoyer
"I have used Sherwin Williams Duration semi gloss paint through most of the house and have been extremely pleased with the results. Recently it was time to paint the kitchen and re-paint the entrance hall since work had been done. When I went to purchase paint for the two rooms, I noticed Sherwin Williams had introduced a new premium paint. Since I was so pleased with the Duration, and it has been the top of the line, I thought the Emerald semi gloss brand would be even better. Unfortunately it is not in my opinion. Coverage is not the same as Duration, and the sheen is very close to gloss. Depending on the angle of light, the sheen is almost overwhelming when used on the wall. Also, any imperfection on the wall is multiplied and jumps out at you (my walls had 2 coats of Sherwin Williams sealer primer put on before the top coat), which is not the case with the Duration paint. If you are going to use this paint look very closely at how light shines on the wall, because it will have a wet look all the time, and make sure ALL imperfections are taken care of. I have a couple of other rooms to paint and will go back to the Duration label."
Review 19 for Emerald™ Interior Acrylic Latex Paint
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WOW!!!!
October 1, 2012
October 1, 2012
by Johnson
"I used the Emerald satin (along with the Purdy Colossus roller and frog tape) in my master bedroom. The finished product was perfect and looked like I hired a professional. I was sceptical at first because of some of the reviews, but after speaking with my local sw store employees I decided to give it a shot. Looked great with one coat, but 2 coats really made a difference. Did not take long to dry and the scent is not overwhelming. Should have listened to them and bought only 2 gallons for my master br, but I bought 3 instead (didnt quite believe them about the awesome coverage). Now I will have to find another room to paint:-). A great deal with the often 30 to 40 % off sales. Will never use any other paint again!"
Review 20 for Emerald™ Interior Acrylic Latex Paint
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Worst Paint Ever
September 22, 2012
September 22, 2012
by none
"Dont waste your time or money on this paint. After allowing it to dry according to the directions, it still bubbled. It is taking multiple coats and almost a gallon to paint just the top half of the walls. I am very disappointed with this paint.
I returned the paint and was given Duration (same color) with a free pack of rollers. No hassel on the return. The gentleman said because I was using a dark color and it being semi-gloss, it was a harder paint to use. The customer service is great at my Sherman Williams."