Dulux Diamond Kitchen & Bath
Dulux Diamond Kitchen & Bath is focused on delivering impressive durability and stain resistance. With a formulation designed to be scrub-resistant and easy to clean, it caters to busy households. Although it competes closely with BEHR, Dulux offers a slightly higher performance rating in terms of washability, making it an excellent choice for families with young children or high traffic areas.
Tough as nails
Smooth as silk
Tough as nails
Smooth as silk
Review Summary
"Dulux Diamond Kitchen & Bath is known for its great coverage and long-lasting finish, earning high marks from satisfied users."
Colors that dance
Quick drying time
Colors that dance
Quick drying time
Increased Safety & Security
Aesthetic & Personal Appeal
Dulux Diamond Kitchen & Bath is focused on delivering impressive durability and stain resistance. With a formulation designed to be scrub-resistant and easy to clean, it caters to busy households. Although it competes closely with BEHR, Dulux offers a slightly higher performance rating in terms of washability, making it an excellent choice for families with young children or high traffic areas.
Tough as nails
Smooth as silk
Colors that dance
Quick drying time
Low VOC content
Tough as nails
Smooth as silk
Colors that dance
Quick drying time
Low VOC content
$50-70 CAD
Fusion Mineral Paint stands out for its eco-friendly formulation that requires no primer and offers a rich, matte finish. The paint is known for its excellent adhesion properties and durability making it a preferred choice for upcycling furniture. Its ease of use and self-leveling characteristics provide a finish that is not only beautiful but long-lasting, setting it apart from conventional acrylic paints.
Eco-friendly vibes
Endless color choices
Eco-friendly vibes
Endless color choices
Review Summary
"Fusion Mineral Paint is praised for its excellent coverage and matte finish, with users enjoying its ease of use on various surfaces."
Brush strokes vanish!
No primer needed for most surfaces
Brush strokes vanish!
No primer needed for most surfaces
Eco-Friendly Living
Aesthetic & Personal Appeal
Fusion Mineral Paint stands out for its eco-friendly formulation that requires no primer and offers a rich, matte finish. The paint is known for its excellent adhesion properties and durability making it a preferred choice for upcycling furniture. Its ease of use and self-leveling characteristics provide a finish that is not only beautiful but long-lasting, setting it apart from conventional acrylic paints.
Eco-friendly vibes
Endless color choices
Brush strokes vanish!
No primer needed for most surfaces
Ideal for DIY projects with simple application
Eco-friendly vibes
Endless color choices
Brush strokes vanish!
No primer needed for most surfaces
Ideal for DIY projects with simple application
SICO Ceiling Paint Flat Finish is a value-oriented, contractor-friendly option that provides reliable flat coverage at a lower upfront cost, making it attractive for large or budget-sensitive ceiling projects. Its practical formulation focuses on ease of touch-up and acceptable hide, which can require extra coats compared with premium products like Benjamin Moore but keeps material costs down versus higher-priced solutions. When comparing total project spend and simple performance needs, SICO is a sensible economical pick alongside, but generally cheaper than, Behr and Dulux.
Stain-block shield
Even-coverage charm
Stain-block shield
Even-coverage charm
Review Summary
"SICO Ceiling Paint Flat Finish is viewed as a solid budget-friendly choice with decent coverage, though some users report patchiness and the need for extra coats on uneven or stained ceilings. "
Quiet-matte finish
Flat finish optimized to hide imperfections and reduce sheen on ceilings
Quiet-matte finish
Flat finish optimized to hide imperfections and reduce sheen on ceilings
Aesthetic & Personal Appeal
Reduced Stress & Anxiety
SICO Ceiling Paint Flat Finish is a value-oriented, contractor-friendly option that provides reliable flat coverage at a lower upfront cost, making it attractive for large or budget-sensitive ceiling projects. Its practical formulation focuses on ease of touch-up and acceptable hide, which can require extra coats compared with premium products like Benjamin Moore but keeps material costs down versus higher-priced solutions. When comparing total project spend and simple performance needs, SICO is a sensible economical pick alongside, but generally cheaper than, Behr and Dulux.
Stain-block shield
Even-coverage charm
Quiet-matte finish
Flat finish optimized to hide imperfections and reduce sheen on ceilings
Low VOC options with good adhesion to common ceiling substrates
Stain-block shield
Even-coverage charm
Quiet-matte finish
Flat finish optimized to hide imperfections and reduce sheen on ceilings
Low VOC options with good adhesion to common ceiling substrates
$45-75 CAD
Rust-Oleum RockSolid is the market leader for heavy-duty floor coatings thanks to its industrial-grade polycuramine chemistry that provides superior impact, chemical and abrasion resistance for high-traffic garages and commercial floors. It commands a premium price and longer cure schedule relative to consumer epoxies and latex paints, but its technical advantages—extreme toughness and long-term wear—make it the most cost-effective choice over the life of a heavily used floor compared with BEHR, Benjamin Moore, SICO, or oil-based alternatives.
Industrial-strength armor
Mirror-like gloss
Industrial-strength armor
Mirror-like gloss
Review Summary
"Users consistently report a very durable, professional finish with excellent chemical and abrasion resistance; primary downsides are high cost and the need for meticulous surface prep."
Lifetime-ready durability
Two-component polycuramine system engineered for industrial-strength toughness and long-term wear.
Lifetime-ready durability
Two-component polycuramine system engineered for industrial-strength toughness and long-term wear.
Aesthetic & Personal Appeal
Increased Safety & Security
Enhanced Physical Well-Being
Rust-Oleum RockSolid is the market leader for heavy-duty floor coatings thanks to its industrial-grade polycuramine chemistry that provides superior impact, chemical and abrasion resistance for high-traffic garages and commercial floors. It commands a premium price and longer cure schedule relative to consumer epoxies and latex paints, but its technical advantages—extreme toughness and long-term wear—make it the most cost-effective choice over the life of a heavily used floor compared with BEHR, Benjamin Moore, SICO, or oil-based alternatives.
Industrial-strength armor
Mirror-like gloss
Lifetime-ready durability
Two-component polycuramine system engineered for industrial-strength toughness and long-term wear.
Outstanding chemical, abrasion and impact resistance ideal for high-traffic garage floors.
Industrial-strength armor
Mirror-like gloss
Lifetime-ready durability
Two-component polycuramine system engineered for industrial-strength toughness and long-term wear.
Outstanding chemical, abrasion and impact resistance ideal for high-traffic garage floors.
$150-300 CAD
CIL Smart3 Advanced Primer + Sealer offers cutting-edge technology with outstanding stain-blocking performances, particularly on challenging surfaces. Its innovative formula is designed for fast drying and easy cleanup, providing a significant time-saving advantage over other primers. While relatively less known globally, CIL has carved a niche in the Canadian market with strong consumer approval for its reliability and effectiveness.
Smart seal technology
Advanced hiding power
Smart seal technology
Advanced hiding power
Review Summary
"CIL Smart3 Advanced Primer + Sealer is celebrated for its advanced formulation that ensures lasting durability and excellent adhesion, garnering strong approval."
Keeps surfaces happy
Advanced stain blocking
Keeps surfaces happy
Advanced stain blocking
Time-Saving Convenience
Aesthetic & Personal Appeal
CIL Smart3 Advanced Primer + Sealer offers cutting-edge technology with outstanding stain-blocking performances, particularly on challenging surfaces. Its innovative formula is designed for fast drying and easy cleanup, providing a significant time-saving advantage over other primers. While relatively less known globally, CIL has carved a niche in the Canadian market with strong consumer approval for its reliability and effectiveness.
Smart seal technology
Advanced hiding power
Keeps surfaces happy
Advanced stain blocking
High hiding capabilities
Smart seal technology
Advanced hiding power
Keeps surfaces happy
Advanced stain blocking
High hiding capabilities
$35-50 CAD
SICO Evolution is a Canadian-market paint that balances good coverage, low odor and affordability, making it attractive for DIYers tackling trim and molding across larger areas on a budget. It offers reliable performance and easier application than many bargain brands, and while it may not match the glass-like finish of top-tier alkyds, its price-to-performance ratio often undercuts premium rivals on cost-sensitive jobs.
Odor-free victory
Scuff-resistant coat
Odor-free victory
Scuff-resistant coat
Review Summary
"Buyers appreciate its value, good coverage and stain resistance for interior trim. Some long-term users report occasional sheen variation and less self-leveling compared with premium trim enamels."
High-hide coverage
Acrylic-latex chemistry provides durable, mildew-resistant finish suited to trim and baseboards.
High-hide coverage
Acrylic-latex chemistry provides durable, mildew-resistant finish suited to trim and baseboards.
Eco-Friendly Living
Aesthetic & Personal Appeal
Time-Saving Convenience
SICO Evolution is a Canadian-market paint that balances good coverage, low odor and affordability, making it attractive for DIYers tackling trim and molding across larger areas on a budget. It offers reliable performance and easier application than many bargain brands, and while it may not match the glass-like finish of top-tier alkyds, its price-to-performance ratio often undercuts premium rivals on cost-sensitive jobs.
Odor-free victory
Scuff-resistant coat
High-hide coverage
Acrylic-latex chemistry provides durable, mildew-resistant finish suited to trim and baseboards.
Formulated for easy application with good flow and leveling to minimize brush marks.
Odor-free victory
Scuff-resistant coat
High-hide coverage
Acrylic-latex chemistry provides durable, mildew-resistant finish suited to trim and baseboards.
Formulated for easy application with good flow and leveling to minimize brush marks.
PARA Paints Ultra Premium Interior Paint is renowned for its eco-friendly water-based formula while delivering a high-quality finish that rivals even the top brands. Its commitment to sustainability while maintaining coverage and durability gives it a unique position in the market, particularly appealing to environmentally conscious consumers. Though it may not have the widespread recognition of Sherwin-Williams, PARA's niche appeal and quality make it a strong contender among premium paints.
Smooth application
Long-lasting colors
Smooth application
Long-lasting colors
Review Summary
"PARA Paints Ultra Premium Interior Paint is commended for its exceptional quality and eco-friendly options, with many users noting its impressive finish and ease of use."
Room transformation - like magic on your walls!
Exceptional durability
Room transformation - like magic on your walls!
Exceptional durability
Aesthetic & Personal Appeal
Time-Saving Convenience
PARA Paints Ultra Premium Interior Paint is renowned for its eco-friendly water-based formula while delivering a high-quality finish that rivals even the top brands. Its commitment to sustainability while maintaining coverage and durability gives it a unique position in the market, particularly appealing to environmentally conscious consumers. Though it may not have the widespread recognition of Sherwin-Williams, PARA's niche appeal and quality make it a strong contender among premium paints.
Smooth application
Long-lasting colors
Room transformation - like magic on your walls!
Exceptional durability
Washable finish
Smooth application
Long-lasting colors
Room transformation - like magic on your walls!
Exceptional durability
Washable finish
$70-90 CAD