BEHR MARQUEE Exterior Paint & Primer Review (2026)
By Nate Sawyer, Editor · Updated July 2026
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- Exterior
- Siding
- Trim
- Value
- DIY
Home Depot's flagship 100% acrylic paint-and-primer, offering strong big-box value around $63-66 a gallon with a one-coat hide guarantee across 1,000-plus colors and fast matching. Its long-term durability generally trails top-tier lines like Aura and Duration, the one-coat guarantee only holds for listed colors, and bare wood needs a primer.
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) |
Frequently Asked Questions
- Does BEHR MARQUEE Exterior really cover in one coat?
- The one-coat hide guarantee is real but conditional: it applies to the listed colors and to properly prepped surfaces. On a same-color repaint over sound paint it usually delivers. On a big color change, bare wood or a chalky wall, plan on two coats regardless of what the label promises.
- Do you still need a primer if MARQUEE is a paint and primer in one?
- Sometimes, yes. It is a stain-blocking paint-and-primer for ordinary repaints, but bare wood, chalky siding and heavily stained surfaces still need a dedicated primer coat first. Skipping that step on bare or porous substrate is where paint-and-primer products get their bad reputation.
- How does MARQUEE Exterior hold up against premium lines?
- Long-term fade resistance and durability generally trail top-tier lines like Benjamin Moore Aura and Sherwin-Williams Duration. What MARQUEE buys you is value and convenience: around $63-66 a gallon at Home Depot with fast in-store color matching and 5-gallon bulk pricing, no dealer trip required.
- What is the coverage and recoat time?
- Up to about 400 sq ft per gallon, with roughly a 4-hour recoat window and soap-and-water cleanup. It is 100% acrylic and comes in Flat, Satin Enamel and Semi-Gloss Enamel for siding and trim.