Can I use interior paint outside?

Q. Stupid question but can I use interior paint outside? I bought a gallon of interior paint to paint a closet door, now I have a lot left and was wondoring if I could paint my wooden bullked(outside door to cellar) door with it. I hate to waste paint.

A. you could but i do not reccomend it. as a painting contractor , i can tell you it would flake off very quickly,and wouldnt be worth the the effort. the only thing you could do if you were adamant about doing ti would be to oil prime the door with a good primer like X-I-M then top coat it with your interior paint...this may buy some time before it flakes...but it will flake

What brand of interior house paint do you like?

Q. I have a lot of interior painting to do. I want something that goes on smooth and usually covers in one coat.

A. Im a 37 year experienced painter..Sherwin willimas has many good labels of paint..Pro mar 200...and cashmere are both greta wall paints..alot of people say behr..but it is one of the worst paints you can get..user unfriendly, hard on your tools , rollers brushes, etc...and THEY DO NOT HONOR THIER WARRANTY...I painted since 13 years old.. and believe me..Behr sucks!!

What are you the best interior paints, and do you think that brands like Farrow & Ball are worth the price?

Q. As an artist, I've learned that sometimes expensive paints are worth the money because of the exceptional quality, and others are a rip off. I'm guessing the same is true with interior paints for your house. My mom is obsessed with Farrow & Ball, but to me it's absurd to pay more than $90 a gallon for paint. They have very limited color options, too.

A. Farrow and ball only do paints that are period colours (georgian, victorian etc..), and you can choose from lots of different finishes. But personally, i don't think that it makes a blind bit of difference! I would much rather spend my money on some fabulous feature wallpaper, or a nice sofa than on paint, which nobody is going to pay the slightest bit of attention to. Nobody compliments your paint, no matter how expensive it is! I think that if you are trying to create a victorian house, with every detail spot on and correct, then maybe, just maybe, its worth it. Otherwise i wouldn't bother!

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