Find Affordable Paint Colors

Painting your house is one of the most budget-friendly remodeling projects you can complete. Still, purchasing paint can get really expensive. Some cans cost more than $40, which can add up if you need several to complete your painting project. There are several ways to find affordable paint colors if you put in the extra time and effort. These tips will help you through the process.

• Avoid high-end paint lines. Although they offer superior pigments compared to bargain brands, you will almost always pay top dollar for a can.


• Head to your local home improvement store and check out the special brands they offer. Home Depot and Lowe's offer their own lines of paint that are consistently more affordable than Benjamin Moore or Sherwin Williams and other name brand paints.


• Stick to basic eggshell or satin latex paint formulas rather than specialty blends, which tend to be more expensive. By the same token, choose from the standard offerings instead of limited edition or custom colors.


• Check the bargain bin at your local hardware store. Often, certain colors will be on sale because the store mixed too many cans or someone returned them. You can sometimes purchase high-end paint for very low prices.


• Purchase the right type of paint for the surface, and use a paint calculator to be sure you aren't buying more than you actually need.