06/18/2026
Most homeowners think their paint warranty covers more than it does. The truth is there are two separate warranties on every paint job, and they protect against completely different problems.
One is the manufacturer's product warranty, which only ever replaces the paint itself and never the labour. The other is your painter's workmanship guarantee, which covers how the job was actually done.
We break down what each one covers, what gets left out, and why proper prep is the thing that keeps both worth anything - read the full post for all the details.
Product warranty or workmanship guarantee? Learn what each one covers, what it doesn't, and why proper prep protects your paint investment.