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What Paint Will We Use On Your Walls? | Just Add Paint FAQs

Wondering what paint we will use on your walls? Just Add Paint explains the professional-grade products we choose for durability, cleanability, and great results.

This is one of the most common questions we hear when we’re walking through a home in Mechanicsburg, clipboard in hand, talking through prep, colors, and timelines. And honestly? It’s a great question. Paint isn’t just about color—it’s about how a room lives once the furniture’s back in place, the kids are doing kid things, the dog is doing dog things, and real life resumes.

Before we get into specifics, a little backstory.

Just Add Paint does not consider themselves to be a “brand-loyal” company. We actually use a wide variety of products, based on what will work best for the situation. Different homes, different substrates, different expectations—all of those matter. More often than not, the answer is Sherwin-Williams Scuff-Tuff.

Scuff-Tuff is a relatively recent addition to our arsenal, and it has quickly become a commonly used favorite among our crew and our customers. Hence, our desire to tell you all about it? So let’s break down what we like about it.

Durability That Holds Up to Real Life

Painting New Home Before Moving In — Beautifully Painted Hallway in Sherwin Williams Scuff Tuff in Mechanicsburg By Just Add Paint

Walls take more abuse than most people realize. Hallways get brushed past daily. Light switches are touched constantly. Chairs scrape. Backpacks swing. Pets lean. Kids… well, kids test everything.

Scuff-Tuff is engineered specifically to resist scuffing and wear, which makes it an excellent choice for high-traffic areas. Unlike traditional matte paints of the past (the chalky ones you couldn’t touch without leaving a mark), this product is designed to take a hit and keep going.

For homeowners, that means fewer touch-ups. For professional painters, it means confidence that the finish will still look good months—and years—down the road.

Excellent Coverage (Which Matters More Than You Think)

Just Add Paint Interior Residential Painting Mechanicsburg — Recent Just Add Paint Project with Sherwin-Williams Scuff Tuff Matte Doing Its “Sophisticated” Thing.

Coverage isn’t just about how many coats it takes—it’s about consistency, color development, and efficiency. Scuff-Tuff lays down evenly and builds color well, which helps us achieve a uniform finish without chasing thin spots or lap marks.

That translates into a smoother process overall and a more predictable result. When you’re painting large wall expanses, stairwells, or open-concept spaces, that reliability matters a lot.

Also part of a smooth process is never having to deal with the dreaded “3rd coat of pain(t)”. When time is money, consistent 2-coat coverage is something that separates the men from the boys with wall paints. Scuff Tuff is one of the few paints we have come across that gets it done in 2 coats, almost 100% of the time. (Bright white coverage over bold colors are a work in progress, even for pros like Just Add Paint.)

A Clean, Even Aesthetic—Without the Shine

Matte finishes have made a huge comeback, and for good reason. They look sophisticated, modern, and calm. But not all matte paints are created equal.

Scuff-Tuff Matte gives you that clean, even look without the patchiness that some flat or matte paints can show, especially in changing light. It diffuses light beautifully and avoids the “cheap sheen” look that can happen when durability is pushed too far in other products.

This is one of the reasons Curtis from Just Add Paint often recommends it during final product discussions—it delivers a high-end appearance and performance, which is a rare combination. Scuff Tuff also comes in Eggshell and Satin finishes, for those who feel “more is more” when it comes to sheen.

Low VOC = Easier on Your Home (and Your Nose)

Scuff-Tuff is low-VOC, which means fewer odors during application and less off-gassing afterward. That’s important whether you’re living in the home during the project or returning shortly after.

Low-VOC products are easier on indoor air quality and make the painting process more comfortable for everyone involved—homeowners and painters alike. Yes, we still open windows and carry an air scrubber because we like clean air as much or more than the most. But not having volatile compounds to start with provides wonderful peace of mind.

Hides Imperfections Better Than Most Durable Paints

Interior Design Mechanicsburg — Sherwin-Williams Dorian Gray In Scuff Tuff Matte is a Wonderful Choice For Bedroom Walls At This Residential Mechanicsburg Project

Here’s the balancing act with wall paint: durability often comes at the expense of forgiveness. The shinier the paint, the more it highlights dents, patches, and uneven drywall.

Scuff-Tuff Matte does an excellent job of protecting walls while still helping to hide minor imperfections. It won’t magically erase bad drywall work (nothing will), but it’s far more forgiving than most high-durability coatings.

That makes it especially useful in older homes, family spaces, and areas where walls have a little “history.”

The Drawbacks (Because Nothing Is Perfect)

We like to be honest. Scuff-Tuff does cost a little more than we’d ideally like. It’s not bargain-bin paint, and it’s not trying to be.

It’s also a newer and less well-known Sherwin-Williams product, which means it’s not always stocked in large quantities. This is one of those “call the store a week before you’ll need it” situations, especially if you have a big project or a specific color scheduled.

From a professional standpoint, that just means planning ahead. From a homeowner or DIYer perspective, it’s worth knowing so you’re not surprised by a short delay.

Great for Pros and DIYers

While Scuff-Tuff is a professional-grade product, it’s also very user-friendly. That makes it a solid option for homeowners tackling their own projects who want results that rival professional work.

If you’re going DIY, proper prep and application still matter—but this paint gives you a fighting chance at a durable, good-looking finish.

The Bottom Line

Interior Paintins FAQs — Curtis From Just Add Paint, Taking The Scuff Tuff Handoff From Sherwin-Williams Mechanicsburg Store Manager James

When clients ask, “What paint will you use on our walls?” the real answer is: the one that makes the most sense for your home. Very often, that’s Sherwin-Williams Scuff-Tuff in Matte sheen.

It’s tough, it looks great, it cleans up well, and it holds up to real life—which is exactly what most walls need to do.

Have more questions about products, finishes, or what makes sense for your space? That’s what these FAQs are for—and what we’re always happy to talk through before the first drop cloth hits the floor.