Product Reviews
ProClassic® Interior Acrylic Latex
Looking for the benefits of waterbased enamel, but don’t want to sacrifice adhesion, durability and block resistance? ProClassic® Acrylic Latex is the perfect choice. The satin, semi-gloss and high gloss finishes meet VOC regulations. Yet it delivers a high-performing, non-yellowing finish that withstands even the toughest wear and tear.
Average Customer Rating:
17 of 22(77%)reviewers would recommend this item to a friend.
Customer Reviews for ProClassic® Interior Acrylic Latex
Review 1 for ProClassic® Interior Acrylic Latex
Rating
Poor Product
January 22, 2013
January 22, 2013
by John
"I used this paint to paint my old kitchen cabinets. I used BIN shelac based primer and then added two coats of sprayed paint. After 2-weeks of the paint curing the original dark cabinets are coming through. The paint has extremely poor coverage I've had to add a total of 4 coats to cover it. For the money, I can do better. This will be my last Sherwin Williams gallon I ever buy."
Review 2 for ProClassic® Interior Acrylic Latex
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Great trim paint
August 29, 2012
August 29, 2012
by Jase
"Phenominal trim and door and closet paint. Very durable, very smooth, hard finish. It is perfect for spraying. A little more tricky to brush since it sets up quickly. I always spray two coats and it looks and feels amazing; home owners are always impressed with the finished product. I primarily do high-end homes and this paint is perfect and gives the look and finish customers are expecting. The lower-end homes are always impressed and feel they got a very high-end paint job. I strongly recommend 2 coats using a smaller tip. I use anywhere from a 4-11 to 5-13 tip depending on the size of the trim and/or closets. If you try to use a bigger orifice tip to do it in only one coat, you will most likely run into problems with sagging and runs. Take the time to do it correctly like the rest of us who love this paint and you and the home owners will be amazed."
Review 3 for ProClassic® Interior Acrylic Latex
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Found my new trim paint!
August 30, 2012
August 30, 2012
by Andy
"Haven't used this in years, and back then it was only on cabinets. I had a trim job and I wanted to try something different besides Superpaint. This stuff was fantastic! It flows/levels and dries hard like oil. Not a brush mark to be found...looks sprayed!
This paint is heavy for sure, but a little shot of Floetrol extends the open time and loosens the paint just enough to not pull. Glad I tried it.
BTW, it's way better than the Pro Classic Acrylic Alkyd"
Review 4 for ProClassic® Interior Acrylic Latex
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Just great trim paint.
August 17, 2012
August 17, 2012
by arc
"As a painting contractor, this is my first choice for trim on most jobs. Just excellent in all the ways you want a trim paint to be. The negative reviews on here about 'bad flow' or other unreasonable critiques can all be explained by novice technique (sorry!). This paint does take a bit of finesse, but that is expected from a self-leveling paint; you can't slop it on and expect magic. Get a decent brush, buy this paint, and your trim will thank you!"
Review 5 for ProClassic® Interior Acrylic Latex
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Nice....
August 5, 2012
August 5, 2012
by JohnnyArghhh
"Hmmmm., I don't know why some folks don't like this stuff but I'll never use another trim paint ever again. I did base board, door and window trim. I loved using it and my customer loved the finished product. Once again......I talked a customer out of buying that junk that they call paint at the 2 major home improvement stores."
Review 6 for ProClassic® Interior Acrylic Latex
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Only trim paint I use.
April 18, 2012
April 18, 2012
by Red5
"The excellent flow and leveling during application and the durability when dry are the reasons I only use this paint for trimwork. I'm a residential painting contractor and no matter what other brand of paint they may insist upon, I insist on using this product for their trim."
Review 7 for ProClassic® Interior Acrylic Latex
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great product
May 26, 2012
May 26, 2012
by gator15
"Using this on all my doors and trim. Previous owners painted latex over oil. with minimum prep I was able to put proclassic over this mess. Great dry hide and self leveling. Not a pro by any means but if you don't over work this product it lays and flows great! The finished product is almost bullet proof."
Review 8 for ProClassic® Interior Acrylic Latex
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Experienced every problem noted.
April 10, 2012
April 10, 2012
by detredwings
"Poor flow, brush marks, dries too fast, runs, required two coats for white on white! And I have been painting for over 40 years."
Review 9 for ProClassic® Interior Acrylic Latex
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Excellent Paint
March 30, 2012
March 30, 2012
by lizard6020
"I am a do-it-yourself homeowner who has used a variety of paint brands for various projects, but never Sherwin Williams. In the quest to find a perfect white paint for our kitchen cabinets, we came across Pro Classic in High Reflectance White and thought it would be perfect. After reading reviews, however, we became worried.
I am happy to report that the paint is incredible! I've been rolling it on and then brushing it out and the results look very pro.
I would think that those having trouble are in a hurry or inexperienced painters. As someone with a moderate level of painting ability, I don't find it difficult to use at all."
Review 10 for ProClassic® Interior Acrylic Latex
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Great Paint!
January 4, 2012
January 4, 2012
by Anonymous
"This is a great product. I will definitely recommend it to my friends!"
Review 11 for ProClassic® Interior Acrylic Latex
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Liquid marshmello
February 18, 2012
February 18, 2012
by nick
"Upon using the semi gloss white to do my kitchen trim and door I have to say I was not impressed. I found the consistency to that of a think syrup. The surface had previous been painted with an oil some ten years ago. All surfaces had been correctly preped. I noticed right off the brush marks. As I continued to paint I also noticed the paint pulling. It would also begin to bunch on the brush. I called the store and they immediately suggested I add a Floetrol additive. Which I did. I also went to a softer brush. This helped some what but I still feel the paint is still not right. For the money they charge I shouldn't have to add anything. Second of all I shouldn't have to figure out why it doesn't self level like an oil based product. Third when you look at the cost I would definitely choose another brand."
Review 12 for ProClassic® Interior Acrylic Latex
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Ok paint for trim
January 29, 2012
January 29, 2012
by Laura
"I have yet to try any other paint for trim, but with using this paint, it seems thick, and is a little difficult to work with. I've had trouble with coverage being too thin when 'overbrushed' or running when I try to use enough to get adequate coverage with 2 coats. The finished product is very durable. I will continue to use it because I started re-painting the entire house's trim with it. Will just have to be more careful with it to make it look good. I would encourage others to try other trim paints before going to this one, but like I said, I haven't tried anything else."
Review 13 for ProClassic® Interior Acrylic Latex
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Great Product
October 23, 2011
October 23, 2011
by ruth
"I just don't understand how this paint could have any negative reviews. Quite simply it is the best interior trim paint! I have used extensively for trim work and have also used pro classic to paint furniture. I have never had anything less than remarkable results. This paint gives you the results of an oil with the luxury of easy clean up and quick dry time. If you use good equipment and sound painting technique you can't mess up with this paint"
Review 14 for ProClassic® Interior Acrylic Latex
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Great Trim & Door Paint
September 25, 2011
September 25, 2011
by Adam
"I have now used both the Gloss and Semi-Gloss latex ProClassic for re-painting the trim and doors around my house and couldn't be more satisfied. I have a large dog that slobbers a lot and I have yet to find a better latex trim paint for keeping clean and wiping off any scuffs or messes. The previous store brand trim paints I have used have not been able to hold up to the constant cleaning.
I followed the SW employee's recommendation to add a latex extender and put on two thin coats versus one thick and I did not have any issues applying the paint. I am just a DIY homeowner but I would definitely recommend this product."
Review 15 for ProClassic® Interior Acrylic Latex
Rating
thick/paste
September 23, 2011
September 23, 2011
by marty
"Have used SW products almost exclusively for 30 plus years working professionally years ago and when painting any of my homes over the years or doing work on the side. I tried the ProClassic - High Gloss for trim/doors and was overly disappointed. It is very thick and would compare it to the consistency of 'sticky thick cake mix'. I have always used SW oil base and will probably go back to it for trim/doors."
Review 16 for ProClassic® Interior Acrylic Latex
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The Paint I Was Looking For
August 26, 2011
August 26, 2011
by brush guy
"I'm on my fifth house, and for years I've looked for a water-based paint that is smooth like an alkyd when dry and this is it. You have to trust the paint: lay it on with a few strokes and don't go back and try to touch it up once it starts to dry. The result is fabulous. I'm not a beginner, but I'm not a pro, either. Once you get the hang of it, you'll love the results."
Review 17 for ProClassic® Interior Acrylic Latex
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Terrible, F
August 4, 2011
August 4, 2011
by Thedrizzle43214
"Try to apply thin coats and you get streaks because it starts to dry instantly. Apply too much and it runs, then dries right away. Try to sand it and it smears and tears."
Review 18 for ProClassic® Interior Acrylic Latex
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The Best Trim Paint On The Market
July 3, 2011
July 3, 2011
by f8&bt
"All the negative comments are completely off base, either they were applying it with a broom, dried out old brush or worked it to within a hair of it's life.
The paint goes on easily, the brush strokes level out as described and leaves a glass like finish.
I would never consider using any other paint for trim. I'd give it "Six Stars" if it were possible."
Review 19 for ProClassic® Interior Acrylic Latex
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Best Trim Paint Ever!
June 15, 2011
June 15, 2011
by kdbert
"Once you get the hang of it...don't put it on too thick or play with it...you'll love it. I have used the satin and semigloss on all the trim in my home a few years back, including a staircase, and have found it to look great and hold up EXTREMELY well.
Like other people mentioned this paint will level out and the brush marks will disappear."
Review 20 for ProClassic® Interior Acrylic Latex
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We love the results!
June 4, 2011
June 4, 2011
by Decorator in ND
"I chose this paint because I wanted to paint ceiling, walls and cabinets all one color, one sheen in our kitchen. At first I thought I might have made a mistake by choosing satin finish for a kitchen! But this paint amazed me! We did two coats in SW Decor White and the results are almost an "old world" look with the satin, which worked great for the cottage-farm house style I was designing. Not sure if any company, even SW, would recommend satin for cabinets--especially kitchen cabinets--but it seems to be working fine for us...even cleaning up olive oil splatters near the stove! It went on smoothly and dried very nicely. It covered imperfections in the walls very well. Latex paints take about 30 days to FULLY cure so give your paint that time to see how it really responds to usage. Yes, it's rather pricey but we got in on their 40% off sale! :-D"