The Valspar
Reserve (Lowe's) is part of the
Paints test program at
Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Interior paint
models like the Reserve (Lowe's) are rated on multiple criteria, such as those
listed below.
Hiding:
Hiding reflects how well a paint covers dark colors mainly with one-coat.
Staining:
Staining shows how well a paint resists tough oil and water based stains.
Scrubbing:
Scrubbing shows how a paint holds up to many abrasive cleanings.
