Want to upgrade your space in record time? A coat of paint always works. Changing the color of your home's walls can quickly transform a space from outdated to trendy. Of course, for best results it is always recommended to use high quality paint. Home Depot is a great resource for your painting projects because not only does it carry high-quality Behr paints, it's also a one-stop shop for all your tools and paint prep supplies.
While it's certainly cheaper than remodeling, painting can be one of those jobs that costs more than you think. Not only is the quality of the paint important, but you'll also need to plan on doing a lot of prep work to prepare the space. Considering you'll need more than just elbow grease, you'll likely need supplies like primer, rollers, tarps, brushes, scrapers, spackle, sandpaper, ladders, and caulk. Now the paint job is expensive.
Home Depot is a very popular large retailer because of its prices and variety of items, but we also love it because it has great ways to save in addition to its everyday low prices. Let's list the best ways to save money on your next painting project at Home Depot. This way, you can give your space a splash of color without breaking the bank.
1. Get Home Depot paint samples
When adding color to your walls, whether you go bold or subtle, it's a good idea to try out paint samples before you commit. What the samples look like in the store may be very different from what they actually look like on the wall. This is especially true given the variety of natural light available at different times of the day. A friend of mine recently painted her entire downstairs light gray, but discovered that she hated how it looked at night. The cool light of the evening made her gray look purple, but it was too big a deal to redo later, so she had to go through with it. So using paint samples from roundabouts is a way to save money. Home Depot offers a very inexpensive way to test paint. There are two ways to order Behr Premium Interior Paint samples: A 6.5 x 6.5 peel and stick paint color costs $2, and an 8-ounce sample size bottle of paint costs $5.98 to $6.98. Before you go out and buy a four-gallon, try a sample for a few days to see how different lights in your home are affected. Paint samples can be picked up in store or shipped directly to your home for free.
2. Consider the Home Depot Paint Rewards Program
Yes, Home Depot offers a free rewards program called Pro Xtra with Paint Rewards. Although it's designed for professionals, you don't need to be licensed or certified to join. If you're working on a large project or home remodel, it may make sense to get involved.
Pro Xtra Rewards members receive exclusive benefits including:
- Paint Rewards: Get up to 20% off your purchase of paint, stains and primers. You'll also enjoy lifetime color history, dedicated support, and easy processing of your orders in store or online.
- Free Shipping: Free shipping on orders over 24 gallons.
- Volume Pricing: Organize your project list and get a quote from our expert desk. The more you buy (volume), the better the price.
- Customized Offers: Receive members-only offers on products and services by mail, text, or email.
- Pro Xtra Perks: Track your spending and unlock new perks the more you spend. You can earn rewards like Pro Xtra Dollars or tool rental benefits. Once the perk is unlocked, you can choose your reward.
3. Shop Home Depot’s paint sales.
Does Home Depot have paint on sale? Yes, Home Depot has paint sales several times a year, usually centered around the long holiday weekends between April and October. Be sure to check out RetailMeNot's Home Depot page to get alerts for big sales like Memorial Day, Father's Day, July 4th, and Labor Day. What we love about the timing of our paint sales is that it coincides with the best time of year to paint. Warmer weather means open windows, paint dries faster, and longer holiday weekends mean you have one more day to be a weekend warrior. Previous sales offered $5 off a gallon and $25 off a 5-gallon bucket. These savings can actually be greater if you can time your sale on projects, especially large ones that may require a lot of paint.
4. Home Depot Painting Equipment Rental
With Home Depot's equipment rental department, you don't have to pay full price for equipment you only use once or need for a quick project.
Why should you consider renting a Home Depot paint sprayer?
Drawing isn't necessarily difficult, but it is hard work. This is especially true if you have a lot of area to cover. A great way to save time and money is to rent a paint sprayer from Home Depot. My local Home Depot rents nebulizers for $27 for 4 hours, $38 per day, or $152 per week. Prepare the area well by laying down a tarp, and wear appropriate eye protection and a face mask respirator.
What other painting equipment can I rent from Home Depot?
Ladders, scaffolding sets, texture sprayers, drywall sanders and drywall lifts are also available for rent. All of the equipment used by professionals for jobs large and small is available for rent.
5. Check out Home Depot Oops Paint (AKA Mistinted Paint).
Home Depot Sorry the paint was mixed incorrectly or the paint was clouded. Oops Paint can only be found in stores. Check the paint department or ask a salesperson. Colors, quantities and selections are entirely based on what has happened recently. You can usually find the best inventory after the holiday weekend. If you have a small amount of work to do and aren't particularly picky about the exact color, this can be a great way to save big on high-quality paint.
6. Enjoy free shipping on Home Depot paint
Free shipping is a great way to save money on your next painting project. Home Depot offers free shipping on all paint orders to residents of the contiguous 48 states. So plan that project and save yourself time and gas money by driving to the store yourself.
The best Home Depot paint deals right now.
Save more with bulk pricing
BEHR Paints and Primers
$29.98 ($26 when purchasing 5 or more)
Buy
BEHR i300 interior paint eggshell
$23.98 ($21.80 when purchasing 5 or more)
Buy
BEHR Premium Plus Paint and Primer
$32.98 ($28.60 when purchasing 5 or more)
Buy
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