BEHR MARQUEE Exterior Paint & Primer Review (2026)
By The DIYPicks Team ยท Updated July 2026
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- Exterior
- Siding
- Trim
- Value
- DIY
Home Depot's flagship exterior paint-and-primer that delivers big-box convenience and solid one-coat value.
Pros
- Strong value for a paint-and-primer, around $63-66/gal at Home Depot with no dealer trip needed
- One-coat hide guaranteed in over 1,000 colors, cutting labor on repaints
- Widely available at Home Depot with fast in-store color matching and 5-gallon bulk pricing
Cons
- Long-term fade and durability generally trail top-tier lines like Aura and Duration
- The one-coat guarantee only holds for listed colors and well-prepped surfaces
- Bare wood, chalky or heavily stained surfaces still need a dedicated primer first
Specifications
| Type | 100% acrylic paint & primer in one |
|---|---|
| Sheens | Flat, Satin Enamel, Semi-Gloss Enamel |
| Coverage | up to ~400 sq ft/gal |
| Recoat | ~4 hrs |
| Cleanup | Soap and water |
| Use | Exterior siding & trim; stain-blocking paint-and-primer (bare/porous surfaces may still need a primer coat) |