Best Home Paint Additives of 2025

"I was initially hesitant about purchasing this product because the pictures were confusing. However, I was thrilled to receive the gallon container I hoped for! It's the best buy I've found, saving me a lot compared to previous quart purchases. Just a minor issue with some leakage, but overall, I'm very satisfied!"

"This product is fantastic! It doesn't dilute my paint and makes it so much easier to work with. I can achieve smooth finishes and create amazing paint cells when using silicone oil. It's perfect for my spraying needs too!"

"I recently used this product for the first time and I was pleasantly surprised. It really made a difference in my painting experience. The brush strokes disappeared, and it actually made painting enjoyable for me!"

"I've used this product multiple times and absolutely love the clean and fresh smell it adds to my paint. I mixed in 1 ounce per gallon for a 5-gallon batch, and the fragrance was quite strong. For my next project, I reduced it to 3 ounces for the same amount, and even after 3 months, I can still smell it. I highly recommend this product!"

"We used this product to repaint a rental house where previous tenants had pets. The place was in dire need of a refresh, and after painting, the smell was clean and fresh. It worked like a charm, and the house is now up for sale!"

"I followed the instructions for adding this scent, and it was initially quite strong. We painted a doctor's office, and the scent lingered in the common areas. It has more of a coconut beach aroma than vanilla, which surprised me since nobody complained. I would suggest using half of the recommended amount next time."

"I purchased the 'Valspar Ultra Interior Paint & Primer' and chose the color 'ARGOS HGSW7065' for my little girl's room. After applying two coats, I found it to be the perfect shade of gray. Following tips from other reviews, I mixed in two bags of silver glitter to one gallon, and the results were stunning! Buffing the walls really brought the glitter to life, making it a fun project that turned out better than I expected. I would recommend this product to anyone!"

"I decided to use this glitter additive for my office, and I was blown away by how beautifully it mixed into my paint. I used two bags of glitter for 2/3 of a gallon and achieved an even sparkle throughout. I had previously tried craft glitter, but it didn't compare—this product really transformed my space into a fairytale-like atmosphere. I would absolutely use it again!"

"I followed the included directions and added the entire packet of glitter into my paint, but I found the sparkle to be barely visible. Buffing took a good amount of pressure, and I think it would have worked better with darker paint. While it turned out okay, I probably won't use this product again unless I choose a darker color."

“I found Paint SCENTsations! Vanilla Bean scent to be the perfect solution for painting my entire condo without needing to move out. As someone sensitive to chemical odors, I had our painter try it in one room first. The scent was mild and pleasant, and my husband and I didn’t feel sick at all while working from home. Now, a month later, we still catch hints of vanilla and coconut, which our visitors love.”

“These additives are game changers! I love the tropical and cashmere woods scents. Just adding a full pack to a gallon of paint makes my room smell great for several months. I’ve had success with Behr and Benjamin Moore paints, but it can clump Sherwin Williams paint.”

“I was searching for a product similar to Glade's French Vanilla paint additive. This product smells much more pleasant and lasts for months. I painted my closet, and the scent remained longer than expected. Just a heads up, it can be strong initially, so it might not suit everyone, but it was exactly what I wanted!”

"When I moved into my apartment, it had a strong smoke odor. This product worked wonders! After mixing it with my paint, the place smelled like fresh linen for months."

"I chose this because the apartments I lease use it, and they always smell so clean and fresh. I'm planning to use it when I paint my own home."

"I really love this stuff! As an apartment manager in a vintage building, it feels like therapy and the scent lasts a long time!"

"I love this stuff! I bought it for $3.49 last year, but now it's $9.06. What happened, Amazon?"

"After repainting our interior, I mixed this into every gallon of paint. The fragrance is so much better than the usual paint smell, although I wish it lasted longer than 2-3 months."

"Choosing the 'Spring Rain' scent was a great decision. It smells like laundry detergent while I paint! Initially, it was a bit overwhelming, but after a week, it became a pleasant, subtle scent that my guests even noticed!"

"I really like this product. It's very easy to use and gives my home protection without needing constant insecticide sprays. The fact that I can mix it in the paint and apply it simultaneously is amazing—it handles two tasks at once, which is a huge bonus in my busy schedule!"

"I used the entire bottle with half the amount of paint, but it did not work on carpenter bees. I'm unsure which insects it's meant for, but it's definitely not effective on bees."

"I had a large population of ants on my fence, and after applying the product, they disappeared for a few weeks. I noticed a few ants again recently, but my initial impression is favorable. I’ll see how it develops over the next few weeks."

“I recently painted my entire house and purchased three containers of this product. I should have gotten a fourth, as my painter used it all up. I had to remind them to stir the paint continuously, but I didn’t hover. I used it on my porch ceiling over five years ago and never had a spiderweb or bug issue. Living in south Florida, that’s quite rare, so I believe this product works. We’ll have to wait and see for my entire house.”

“I had my house painted professionally and instructed my painter to add one container of this product to every five-gallon bucket. They were skeptical, thinking it was too good to be true. After checking with the store, they confirmed it was okay to add. Unfortunately, it didn’t work at all. The next day, my house was covered in tiny gnats! Now, four months later, I still have spider webs in the eaves and corners. This product was a total letdown.”

“I’ve been using this product for years, but it’s hard to tell if it truly works. I noticed carpenter bees were quite active until I started dusting. I can’t say whether the situation would have been worse without it, but I’m still unsure of its effectiveness overall.”

"After 35 years of rehabbing old houses, I’ve finally found a product that is the least labor-intensive and very affordable. I used 1/3 of the box of texture material with 1/2 gallon of paint for a heavy texture. I’ll definitely keep experimenting to find my perfect mix!"

"I had some dried wallpaper glue that wouldn’t budge, so I decided to try this product. I repainted with it, and it looks great. It was an easy and inexpensive fix!"

"We were unsure how to re-texture our pillars, but mixing this product with exterior satin paint worked like a charm! We were thrilled with the results and plan to use it inside and out in the future!"

"I found it easy to mix and use. When I used quality paint, this grit resulted in a great finish."

"I added this to my epoxy floor for grip, and it worked perfectly! The slight color didn’t show up in the epoxy, which was exactly what I wanted. I’ll definitely be buying more for my next project."

"My first time using grit, and it did a great job on the steps. The only downside was that it tended to settle in the paint, requiring me to stir it often."