--- title: "Top Paint Picks for Rentals, Resales, and Forever Homes (2025 Update)" description: "Craftwork suggested paints based on your project goals and budget" url: "https://craftwork.com/articles/craftwork-recommended-paints" category: "Home Painting Guide" authors: ["Craftwork Staff"] published: "2023-03-14" updated: "2025-10-20" readingTime: "3 min read" source: "Craftwork" --- # Top Paint Picks for Rentals, Resales, and Forever Homes (2025 Update) _Craftwork suggested paints based on your project goals and budget_ ![Sherwin-Williams Paint Color](https://utfs.io/f/bQX7l79i2ykWTnMkoifrqjtMz4yGHkIbo6RFKdCpe9c1gxQO) Choosing the perfect _type_ of paint should be easy, especially when compared with[ selecting the best color](https://craftwork.com/articles/questions-to-help-select-paint-colors). At Craftwork, we always recommend the best paint type based on your project goals. Below you’ll find how we make paint recommendations, but it’s important to note that pricing can vary based on a few factors. The prices mentioned in this post are the current retail prices in Charlotte, NC as of March 2023. ## Paint for Rental Properties and Upcoming Home Sales ![Couple moving out of their home. Photo by Cottonbro Studio](https://utfs.io/f/bQX7l79i2ykW3DDJA3uXnabFrPmDNW7zlxLUyES4e2oYkwKf) _Couple moving out of their home. Photo by Cottonbro Studio_ We suggest a solid, cost-effective paint for rental property owners and homeowners painting to sell their homes. Ultimately, what’s most important is a paint that provides a fresh appearance, optimizes for wall coverage, and allows for touch-ups over time. With that in mind, we recommend: - **Winner**: [Sherwin-Williams Property Solutions Interior Latex -](https://www.sherwin-williams.com/painting-contractors/products/property-solution-interior-latex) $66 per gallon - **Runner Up**: [Painter’s Edge](https://www.sherwin-williams.com/painting-contractors/products/painters-edge-interior-latex) - $70 per gallon ## Paint for a Long-Term Home Update When selecting a paint color you want to last for as long as possible, we suggest investing in a paint that's not only known for its longevity, but also for its easy touch up and cleaning capabilities. ![Sherwin-Williams Paint Color](https://utfs.io/f/bQX7l79i2ykWTnMkoifrqjtMz4yGHkIbo6RFKdCpe9c1gxQO) _Sherwin-Williams Paint Color_ **Walls and Colorful Ceilings:** - **Winner**: [Sherwin-Williams Cashmere Interior Paint](https://www.sherwin-williams.com/homeowners/products/cashmere-interior-acrylic-latex) - $74 per gallon - **Runner Up**: [Sherwin-Williams SuperPaint Interior](https://www.sherwin-williams.com/painting-contractors/products/superpaint-interior-acrylic-latex) - $70 **Trim and Doors:** - **Winner**: [ProClassic Interior Water-based Acrylic-Alkyd](https://www.sherwin-williams.com/homeowners/products/proclassic-interior-waterbased-acrylicalkyd) - $103 per gallon - **Runner Up:** [ProMar 200 Interior Water-based Acrylic-Alkyd](https://www.sherwin-williams.com/painting-contractors/products/promar-200-interior-waterbased-acrylicalkyd) - $109 per gallon ## Top of the Line ![Sherwin-Williams Emerald Designer Paints; Outrigger SW 9517; Succulent SW 9650; Azure Tide SW 6984](https://utfs.io/f/bQX7l79i2ykWW1FuAo8JeAXoSrBUh30OTPsbl62uiZGDf5FY) _Sherwin-Williams Emerald Designer Paints; Outrigger SW 9517; Succulent SW 9650; Azure Tide SW 6984_ If you’re looking for a higher-end paint, Sherwin-Williams [Emerald ](https://www.sherwin-williams.com/homeowners/products/introducing-emerald)brand is their best-in-class paint. It’s resistant to blistering, peeling, fading, mold, and mildew. It also can be tinted to any color without adding VOCs. Emerald Designer Paint also boasts an [exclusive collection of over 200 unique paint colors](https://www.sherwin-williams.com/en-us/color/color-collections/emerald-designer-edition). [Emerald’s Designer Edition](https://www.sherwin-williams.com/home-builders/products/emerald-designer-edition-interior-latex-paint) is great for painting interior walls ($100 per gallon). For trim we recommend [Emerald’s Urethane Trim Enamel](https://www.sherwin-williams.com/home-builders/products/emerald-urethane-trim-enamel)($110 per gallon). ## No VOC Paint ![Left Image: Likeable Sand SW 6058, Kestrel White SW 7516 Right Image: Peppery SW 6615, Pure White SW 7005](https://utfs.io/f/bQX7l79i2ykWMDlPFoY4gzPCqV0t2mJKjcNo6wWdapYDLbAQ) _Left Image: Likeable Sand SW 6058, Kestrel White SW 7516 Right Image: Peppery SW 6615, Pure White SW 7005_ Unfortunately, when you smell paint odors you're usually inhaling volatile organic compounds (VOCs), which are carbon-based chemicals that evaporate into the air. VOCs include fungicides, formaldehyde, ethylene glycol, and benzene. If you decide to complete your next paint project on your own, you may want to purchase low- or no-VOC paint, in order to limit your exposure to these chemicals. - Rentals & Upcoming Sales: [Harmony Interior Acrylic Latex ](https://www.sherwin-williams.com/homeowners/products/harmony-interior-acrylic-latex)- $76 per gallon - Home Updates: [ProMar 200 Zero VOC Interior Latex](https://www.sherwin-williams.com/painting-contractors/products/promar-200-zero-voc-interior-latex) - $84 per gallon - Top-of-the-Line: [Emerald Interior and Exterior Paint](https://www.sherwin-williams.com/home-builders/products/emerald-designer-edition-interior-latex-paint) - $110 per gallon Craftwork works with all of our customers to select the best paint to accomplish their unique goals, but this guide can help you understand the best paint for your project and budget. _Disclosure: Craftwork is a partner of Sherwin-Williams._ ## Attributions This article includes images from Sherwin-Williams website featuring [Emerald Designer Paint](https://www.sherwin-williams.com/en-us/color/color-collections/emerald-designer-edition) and example images for colors [Likeable Sand SW 6058](https://www.sherwin-williams.com/en-us/color/color-family/red-paint-colors/SW6058-likeable-sand), [Kestrel White SW 7516](https://www.sherwin-williams.com/en-us/color/color-family/white-paint-colors/SW7516-kestrel-white), [Peppery SW 6615](https://www.sherwin-williams.com/en-us/color/color-family/orange-paint-colors/SW6615-peppery), [Pure White SW 7005](https://www.sherwin-williams.com/en-us/color/color-family/white-paint-colors/SW7005-pure-white),[ Homburg Gray SW 7622](https://www.sherwin-williams.com/en-us/color/color-family/neutral-paint-colors/SW7622-homburg-gray), [SW 9650 Succulent](https://www.sherwin-williams.com/en-us/color/color-family/neutral-paint-colors/SW9650-succulent), and [Azure Tide SW 9684](https://www.sherwin-williams.com/en-us/color/color-family/blue-paint-colors/SW9684-azure-tide), as well as images from [cottonbro studio](https://omycotton.com/).