⚗ Lab-Grade Paint Testing — Miami, FL

Paint performance,
not paint promises.

Independent lab-grade testing of interior and exterior paints, primers, brushes, rollers, and sprayers. Every gallon purchased at shelf price. Every score based on measured data.

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Purchase Method
Shelf price, no press kits
Scoring Basis
Measured data, not impressions
Affiliate Revenue
Zero — no commission links
Manufacturer Access
None — no sponsorships
Testing Domains

What We Test

Four paint and coating domains, each evaluated with domain-specific measurement protocols developed independently of any manufacturer.

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Interior Paints

Coverage per gallon, dry time accuracy, washability resistance, and color accuracy scored per formula and finish type.

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Exterior Coatings

UV fade resistance, moisture tolerance, and adhesion longevity tracked across Florida-specific exposure cycles.

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Brushes, Rollers & Sprayers

Finish quality, paint release efficiency, and cleanup durability rated by tool type and material.

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Primers & Prep

Stain blocking effectiveness, adhesion pull strength, and surface compatibility benchmarked per substrate type.

Scored Test Results

Latest Paint Performance Reviews

Measurement-based comparisons. Coverage data, fade readings, stain blocking scores, and application tool finish quality — all published alongside methodology.

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Interior paint cans evaluated for coverage rate and finish quality
Interior Paint
8.9/10

Benjamin Moore Regal vs Sherwin-Williams Duration: Interior Coverage at 350 sq ft Scored

Top Pick Both Tested Read →
Paint gallon cans opened showing pigment and viscosity for one-coat coverage test
Interior Paint
Tested

Behr Ultra vs Valspar Signature: Which Actually Covers in One Coat?

One Misleads Read →
Exterior paint panels after 8 months of Florida direct sun UV fade test
Exterior Coatings
Roundup

Florida Exterior Paint Fade Test: 5 Brands After 8 Months of Direct Sun Exposure

2 Pass 1 Fail Read →
Paint rollers and brushes side-by-side finish quality comparison test
Tools
8.3/10

Purdy vs Wooster vs Budget Rollers: Finish Quality on Eggshell Measured Side by Side

Clear Winner Budget Fails Read →
Primer stain blocking test on water-damaged drywall samples
Primers
9.0/10

Kilz Original vs Zinsser BIN: Stain Blocking on Water-Damaged Drywall Compared

Zinsser Wins Read →
Airless sprayer HVLP and roller application tool comparison test
Tools
7.8/10

Airless Sprayer vs HVLP vs Roller: Coverage Speed and Finish Quality on a 12×14 Room

Depends on Surface Read →
Paint product samples and cans organized for standardized performance testing
About LC Painting Contractor

Lab-grade testing. Zero affiliation. Published data.

LC PAINTING CONTRACTOR, INC is an independent paint performance evaluation company based in Miami, Florida. We purchase paints, primers, and application tools at retail price, test them using standardized measurement protocols, and publish scored findings with no manufacturer sponsorship and no affiliate revenue.

About our name

We do not paint houses, buildings, or any surface for clients. Despite the name, our work is evaluation and documentation — not application. We test the products that painting professionals and homeowners depend on.

✓ All products purchased at retail shelf price
✓ Scoring criteria set before purchase
✓ Zero affiliate revenue of any kind
✓ Raw measurement data published

Paint scores before your next purchase.

Test results delivered when published. No manufacturer content. No affiliate promotions. No shared data.

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