I used Martha Stewart’s new line of paint for The Home Depot this weekend to paint the bedroom. Since I shared a preview of the colors with you a while back, I thought I should now share my experience with the paint. I used flat/matte interior paint in ‘Zinc’. And before you start your next painting project, take a look at the guide I wrote recently: DIY Painting Tips, Tricks, and a Step-By-Step Guide.
Martha Stewart’s paint is Low VOC. I actually like the smell of paint (I know it’s bad for you), but this had hardly any odor. I did notice a slight (not unpleasant) scent when I first opened the paint can, but that was it. What I did notice right away though is that the paint is very thin. Behr is the thickest I’ve used, and I still prefer Benjamin Moore, but the Martha Stewart paint was by far the thinnest. I was a bit concerned but apart from being messy to pour, it wasn’t a problem.
The first coat of paint gave me beautiful coverage and I adore the color. I’m a perfectionist and I always put a second coat on, but I think many people would have been happy with just the first. I painted the ceiling as well as the walls, and I experienced absolutely no splattering (which is often a problem when painting celings). Maybe it’s because of the thin consistency? The only problems I had while painting were the occasional drips from loading too much paint on my brush or roller. I just had to adjust my technique and wipe off more paint before applying to the wall. One gallon was enough to paint my 12′x12′ room.
At first I thought that the paint was fine and that I would use it again without hesitation, but now here’s where the hesitation comes in. We leaned our mattress against the wall while we were bringing furniture back into the room, and when we grabbed the mattress to put it in the bed frame, it slid against the wall a bit. The paint was fully dry, having been finished 36 hours earlier, but the mattress left a few scuff marks. They’re only visible if the light hits the wall in just the right way (I didn’t even notice them until the next morning), but they are there.
I should also note that I have received very mixed reviews from readers. A few people have mentioned using Martha Stewart’s new line of paint and loving it, but a few have absolutely hated it. My final thoughts? There are some beautiful colors to choose from, and I liked the paint a lot, but I didn’t completely love it. Honestly? I would consider using it again, but I’d be just as likely to have it color-matched.
Horrible, horrible paint! I bought the metallic ICE FLOE, and love the color, but HATE the paint. What a waste of $44 per gallon!! We put two coats primer on first, then two coats of paint, following directions precisely about working in a small area. There are streaks and drips everywhere. DO NOT BUY – MS is a ripoff. Shame on Home Depot for carrying such inferior crap!!!
Home Depot has discontinued this paint.
I painted my bathroom with Ice Floe and used the Martha Stewart roller as suggested to achieve the color striations. It has a metallic sheen but that’s it. You can see the brush strokes where we cut in around the edges. I am trying to decide if I should do some type of specialty finish over the base so the brush strokes will not be so noticeable. Do you have any suggestions. I would not recommend this paint to anyone. It cost more than other quality brands of paint, is too thin and requires more coats and does not look like the sample. Very disappointed!
I JUST TRIED THE MARTHA STEWART TEXTURED METALLIC. I DON’T KNOW IF I GOT AN OLD JAR OR IF IT IS SUPPOSED TO BE THIS WAY, IT WAS THE TEXTURE OF MASHED POTATOES. IT WAS REALLY STRANGE TO TRY TO PAINT WITH IT. I WAS JUST TRYING TO DO SOME HIGHLIGHTING, HOWEVER, I AM HAVING TO FILL IN WITH A BRONZE SHARPIE. HAS ANYONE TRIED THIS PAINT AND WHAT ARE THEIR EXPERIENCES?
I was disappointed with the Martha Stewart product, I have not painted many walls in my day, however it is thick, but the instructions are shady at best.
C
We bought this paint to do our living room in metallic turquios color and the color is beautiful.
After 2 attempts to apply it according to the instructions online we are not happy with the results. The color and the shine are great but it is impossible to apply it with a roller and have no streaks and roller marks in it.The least change in pressure on the roller leaves a mark.
The paint seems to dry so fast that when you do the downward blend strokes they leave a roller mark from top to bottom.
It may be possible to spray it on with good results but We do not recommend rolling it on.
Save your money and the frustration.
I like this color as im looking to paint my master a charcoal gray but was wondering if you notice any undertones in it? I know grey can have like blue, green, pink etc undertones so have you noticed any?
Just painted my bathroom with this paint. 2 primer coats,2 metallic coats, and 2 days later….. STREAKS! I am a PERFECTIONIST & made sure i followed all instructions and tried to blend the paint as best i could…. STILL STREAKY!! Good luck to those who use this!