Lianna Albrizio , Assistant Editor04.20.22
The Covid-19 pandemic’s impact on consumers’ employment of their homes as their go-to place for working, exercising, entertaining and relaxing has given them reason (and time) to re-evaluate leveraging these spaces for optimal use.
According to Ashley Banbury, senior color designer, HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, there is an increase in homeowners’ desire to separate areas of their abode that they use for work purposes from their leisurely activities. With the simplicity of organizing kitchens, home offices and mudrooms (the entryway of a home where shoes are removed) to alleviate stress, comes the need for a fresh paint job.
Online paint color store HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has introduced three new and improved products—Everlast Exterior Paint and Primer; Infinity Interior Paint and Primer; and Interior & Exterior Door & Trim paint.
“With HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, design expertise meets legendary quality,” said Banbury. “These new product innovations contribute to the brand's solid foundation of setting the standard for high-quality paints and exceeding satisfaction. They'll stand up to stains, scuffs and the wear and tear of everyday life. Each of our designer-curated Color Collection’s harmonious flow gives you perfect color matching, allowing you to bring your vision to life with quality paint products you can count on.”
Everlast Exterior Paint & Primer

Everlast Exterior Paint & Primer formula is considered the brand’s most premium exterior paint offering. Now with Self-Cleaning Technology and Extreme All-Weather Protection, exterior surfaces applied with the new and improved 100% acrylic enamel paint and primer easily rinses away dirt and residue during rain showers or with a garden hose.
“Our new Everlast Exterior Paint and Primer is an exceptional addition to our portfolio of paints,” said Bobby Mikula, senior product manager, HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams. “This premium formula offers exterior protection against elements, allowing our customers to have continued confidence in the products used to paint their homes, which is something we are immensely proud to inspire.”
These technologies are also powerful in the protection against harmful UV rays and color fading. Whether 35 or 90 degrees, the Everlast Paint & Primer protects against cracking, peeling and blistering. The Everlast Exterior Paint is available in flat, satin and semi-gloss sheens and comes in quart, gallon and five-gallon sizes.
Infinity Interior Paint & Primer

Sherwin Williams calls Infinity Interior Paint & Primer its “gold standard” in durability. The new formula’s ultra-smooth application provides a beautiful finish with exceptional resistance to scuff marks and scratches. With the maximum durability, comes unsurpassed stain repellency, as common stains wash off easily.
“With Infinity Interior Paint & Primer, common household stains like coffee, crayons, or even lipstick, wash away easily, so your paint finish stays clean, longer,” noted Krystal Mindeck, senior product manager, HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
.
Infinity Interior Paint & Primer comes in quart, gallon and five-gallon, and flat, satin and semi-gloss sheens.
Interior & Exterior Door & Trim

This 100% acrylic urethane enamel applies like an alkyd, but delivers characteristics painters would expect of a water-based paint, like soap and water cleanup. Alkyd paints provide a hard, durable finish with excellent flow and leveling properties for ease of application, according to Mindeck.
Mold and mildew resistant, this durable formula gives surfaces an exceptionally tough, factory-like finish that goes on ultra-smooth with the nuisance of brush marks.
“Quality applicators and proper technique are critical for a quality paint job,” said Mindeck. “This controls the application of the paint, impacting how quickly you can apply, and the quality of the finish. And premium applicators, when cared for properly, will last!”
Sherwin-Williams recommends Purdy applicators, the No. 1 brand preferred by professionals, according to the May/June 2021 inPAINT Magazine Brand Preference Survey, “Brush and Roller Categories.”
Interior & Exterior Door & Trim is available in quart and gallon sizes, and in satin and semi-gloss sheens.
Flat, Satin, and Semi-Gloss Finishes: A Breakdown
Coatings come in flat, satin and semi-gloss finishes, but to the first-time homeowner and home improvement project newbie, these options can leave such individuals in a standstill as they scratch their head on which to use where. Here, Mindeck breaks down what each one means and its proper use.
Flat Finish
Appropriate for shutters and exterior siding, flat paints have virtually no gloss and are excellent for hiding surface imperfections and underlying colors, says Mikula. However, they also provide minimal washability and durability; yields a matte finish that’s stain-resistant.
Satin Finish
With a medium shine or gloss appearance, satin finishes are easy to wipe down as they offer overall washability, scrub resistance and durability. Best used for exterior siding, doors, windows and shutters.
Semi-Gloss Finish
Best applied to walls in high-traffic areas such as trims, doors, windows and shutters, a semi-gloss finish is highly washable and scrub- and stain-resistant.
Everlast Exterior Paint and Primer, Infinity Interior Paint and Primer, and Interior & Exterior Door & Trim are available at Lowes in-store and online.
According to Ashley Banbury, senior color designer, HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, there is an increase in homeowners’ desire to separate areas of their abode that they use for work purposes from their leisurely activities. With the simplicity of organizing kitchens, home offices and mudrooms (the entryway of a home where shoes are removed) to alleviate stress, comes the need for a fresh paint job.
Online paint color store HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has introduced three new and improved products—Everlast Exterior Paint and Primer; Infinity Interior Paint and Primer; and Interior & Exterior Door & Trim paint.
“With HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, design expertise meets legendary quality,” said Banbury. “These new product innovations contribute to the brand's solid foundation of setting the standard for high-quality paints and exceeding satisfaction. They'll stand up to stains, scuffs and the wear and tear of everyday life. Each of our designer-curated Color Collection’s harmonious flow gives you perfect color matching, allowing you to bring your vision to life with quality paint products you can count on.”
Everlast Exterior Paint & Primer

Everlast Exterior Paint & Primer formula is considered the brand’s most premium exterior paint offering. Now with Self-Cleaning Technology and Extreme All-Weather Protection, exterior surfaces applied with the new and improved 100% acrylic enamel paint and primer easily rinses away dirt and residue during rain showers or with a garden hose.
“Our new Everlast Exterior Paint and Primer is an exceptional addition to our portfolio of paints,” said Bobby Mikula, senior product manager, HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams. “This premium formula offers exterior protection against elements, allowing our customers to have continued confidence in the products used to paint their homes, which is something we are immensely proud to inspire.”
These technologies are also powerful in the protection against harmful UV rays and color fading. Whether 35 or 90 degrees, the Everlast Paint & Primer protects against cracking, peeling and blistering. The Everlast Exterior Paint is available in flat, satin and semi-gloss sheens and comes in quart, gallon and five-gallon sizes.
Infinity Interior Paint & Primer

Sherwin Williams calls Infinity Interior Paint & Primer its “gold standard” in durability. The new formula’s ultra-smooth application provides a beautiful finish with exceptional resistance to scuff marks and scratches. With the maximum durability, comes unsurpassed stain repellency, as common stains wash off easily.
“With Infinity Interior Paint & Primer, common household stains like coffee, crayons, or even lipstick, wash away easily, so your paint finish stays clean, longer,” noted Krystal Mindeck, senior product manager, HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
.
Infinity Interior Paint & Primer comes in quart, gallon and five-gallon, and flat, satin and semi-gloss sheens.
Interior & Exterior Door & Trim

This 100% acrylic urethane enamel applies like an alkyd, but delivers characteristics painters would expect of a water-based paint, like soap and water cleanup. Alkyd paints provide a hard, durable finish with excellent flow and leveling properties for ease of application, according to Mindeck.
Mold and mildew resistant, this durable formula gives surfaces an exceptionally tough, factory-like finish that goes on ultra-smooth with the nuisance of brush marks.
“Quality applicators and proper technique are critical for a quality paint job,” said Mindeck. “This controls the application of the paint, impacting how quickly you can apply, and the quality of the finish. And premium applicators, when cared for properly, will last!”
Sherwin-Williams recommends Purdy applicators, the No. 1 brand preferred by professionals, according to the May/June 2021 inPAINT Magazine Brand Preference Survey, “Brush and Roller Categories.”
Interior & Exterior Door & Trim is available in quart and gallon sizes, and in satin and semi-gloss sheens.
Flat, Satin, and Semi-Gloss Finishes: A Breakdown
Coatings come in flat, satin and semi-gloss finishes, but to the first-time homeowner and home improvement project newbie, these options can leave such individuals in a standstill as they scratch their head on which to use where. Here, Mindeck breaks down what each one means and its proper use.
Flat Finish
Appropriate for shutters and exterior siding, flat paints have virtually no gloss and are excellent for hiding surface imperfections and underlying colors, says Mikula. However, they also provide minimal washability and durability; yields a matte finish that’s stain-resistant.
Satin Finish
With a medium shine or gloss appearance, satin finishes are easy to wipe down as they offer overall washability, scrub resistance and durability. Best used for exterior siding, doors, windows and shutters.
Semi-Gloss Finish
Best applied to walls in high-traffic areas such as trims, doors, windows and shutters, a semi-gloss finish is highly washable and scrub- and stain-resistant.
Everlast Exterior Paint and Primer, Infinity Interior Paint and Primer, and Interior & Exterior Door & Trim are available at Lowes in-store and online.