I myself prefer Valspar paint. I own a home improvement business and do alot of painting. I am only 33 years old and find other s opinions to be a great resource in many of my projects. I rarely direct any questions to the employees of Lowe's or Home Depot but the people I see shopping there. I have received great info from master plumbers, electricians, etc. that has more often than not helped produce fantastic results. Too many people like to shrug off the experience that guys like yourself have under your belt. I find the automotive crowd is often the same way. I was a mechanic for many years and it is a pleasure to help others diagnose problems with their cars but many look at me and figure I am young and dumb and they'd rather take it to a shop. Fine by me. It's your dime. However, this will never sway me from giving my advice. Some appreciate it, some live and learn but usually in the end I get a phone call regardless.