Planning to do some actual labor this Labor Day weekend? Several national retailers are vying for your dollars with deals on paints.  

• Ace: 20 percent off all Royal and Royal Finest paints.
• Lowe’s: $5 off 1-gallon containers and $20 off 5 gallons of selected Valspar paints.
• Home Depot: $5 off 1-gallon containers and $20 off 5-gallon containers of Behr, Glidden, and Martha Stewart Living paints.

Many of these products are included in Consumer Reports’ latest reviews of interior and exterior paints. Determining which is right for you depends on your project. For example, Behr Premium Plus Ultra Satin Enamel is an excellent interior paint overall, but it is prone to fading in sunny places. If you’re painting a sunroom, you may want to consider Valspar, since some of its finishes proved more fade-resistant in our tests. See our Ratings for the pros and cons of more than 50 products.
 
Remember that even the best paint can’t make up for poor application. Our expert tips will help ensure a perfect paint job, and make this Labor Day chore less laborious.
 
Check out these other Labor Day deals.
 
—Daniel DiClerico