I was thrilled when Dutch Boy Paints emailed me a couple of months ago and offered to send me four gallons of paint to try and review on my blog. (This blogging gig is turning out to be a pretty good deal.) I was hoping it would kick my projects-in-waiting into high gear, but most of them are still in slo-mo speed.
After weeks of procrastination, I decided to start by painting my dining room “Flatland”–a warm mocha. (My mom described it as a brown paper bag, but I think that’s a good thing.)
I love the way it turned out:
Since Dutch Boy asked me to give a review of the paint itself, I have to be honest. I loved it. First, let’s talk about the paint can. It’s not a can at all, which makes alot of sense. It’s a plastic container with a screw-on lid, a handle and a spout for easy pouring. Why doesn’t every paint company do this?
I did use end up using two coats of paint, which is typical when using a darker color. However, I was surprised at how little paint I actually had to use on my roller to get good coverage. The second coat went on extremely smoothly and dried quickly.
The paint went on even easier when my dad took over :)
I might also mention that there was almost no paint odor, which was great since I had three little ones running around watching me work.
So, my final verdict on Dutch Boy Paint: two thumbs up! Thanks to Dutch Boy for this opportunity. I look forward to sharing more of my projects using their paint in the near future.
I’ll leave you with a couple more glimpses of my dining room makeover in-progress:
I’m loving it Emily! And what a great paint can…screw on lid? Genius.
Loving the container! and the dining room looks great, can’t wait to see more of it :)
The wall looks beautiful… rich in color!
The paint color looks great, but I especially love those floral/botanical prints you have on the wall, they add such a wonderful pop of color!
I love the color!
Love the color and those prints!!!
I have to agree! Why aren’t all paints in screw top lids with pourers! I would gladly welcome them! ;-)
Thanks for this review – I have never used Dutch Boy paints. Must give it a whirl – and the color is beautiful! Love the botanicals, too!
Okay, the room looks great, love that you have your dad edging…and I have to take them up on their offer for some paint!
Looking forward to meeting you next week! Janell
Love the color!
Looks really great;)
Lovely greetings…
diateLove the color!
Looks really great;)
Lovely greetings…
Wow I love that color, it looks beautiful!
Love the color! Thanks for the review…will have to give them a try!
Beautiful color! Looking forward to more pictures.
Londen
Gorgeous color, so rich and yummy. And yes, that paint can should be copied! I hope the other paint co’s are listening.
I love clicking on your blog everyday to see what you’re going to share. It always makes me smile!
I really love that paint color. It turned out great. Thinking of painting my living room that color.
P.S. I’m in Charlotte too!
How cool of them to send you some paint…I really like their color of the paint your choose, its looks amazing! Love the little sneak peek
That color looks amazing with your white chairs!!
Oh, and Dutch Boy…call me! ;)
xoxo, cassie
Love the color…so warm and yummy! I also love your dining room chair and your framed print series. Can’t wait to see more!!
Looks great, what a fun and free project!
I really love that color too!
I have more of a question than a comment…(thought i love the first color you’ve tried from Dutch Boy!) I just found your blog, but i’m curious. ever painted over wallpaper? ours is the original with GRAPES (yipe!) on sheetrock when the house was built in 1993, with great seams, no lifting, etc, so we don’t want to tear it down to have tons of spackle work. any tips?
I love the color! And it really makes the white trim pop.
Emily this is the second review that put Dutch Boy in a posetive light , that I have read, I will have to check out their fan deck. Love the color you chose it looks so good with the pop of cobalt, can’t wait to see it all done, great choice of color on your part!!Kudos to YOU,
KATHYSUE
I’ve been wondering about the “Refresh” paint, if it works or not. Glad you’re happy with the outcome! I’d love it if I got asked to review products, how fun!
Love them! You are a great stylist too.
Rich looking..very nice. Are you going to use this brand to paint anything else? Would love to see.
That color is really nice! Dutch Boy is genius with the pour spout.
Looks great ! I love that “can”, SW use to have the same one but they don’t anymore.
I always love hearing about other paint products I am unfamiliar with. Looks great! Found you through the #NateDay921 group…following your blog and hope to meet you in NYC!
Wow, this is the third glowing review of Dutch Boy paint. Maybe I’ll give it another chance. However, word of warning, don’t use the ceiling paint. While it’s a lovely shade of white, even after 2 appropriately generous coats of white, it was blotchy and patchy, and Mom and I are pretty experienced painters. Just so y’all know.
Anyhow, thanks for the review. Dutch Boy certainly has the benefit of being easily accessable, so maybe I’ll try it again.