Benjamin Moore Paint Types Explained
Benjamin Moore Paint Types
Benjamin moore paint quality and options described. All paints types are available in any color on Myperfectcolor.com. Simply choose your desired paint type from drop-down menu on the color page, or enter the color name from the paint page. See screenshots for examples. Paint types explained below.
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Note: The paint used to create the Myperfectcolor.com Anycolor Paint Sample Minicans is a low-grade flat. It is perfect for testing colors to see how they will look on your walls, but not recommended for touching up or the actual painting project. If touching up, please select the most appropriate finish that best matches your existing finish on your walls. The smallest size available for this is a quart.
Benjamin Moore Interior Paint Finishes
Finest Interior Paints
Benjamin Moore Aura paint is the finest paint available on the market today. Dubbed "Super Paint" and one of the best new product of 2007 by Popular Science, Benjamin Moore Aura uses new proprietary resins and colorants to create a low-VOC, environmentally friendly paint that is super strong, super durable, extremely washable, doesn't burnish, covers amazingly well with no more than two coats ever required for even the deepest and brightest colors, is self-priming so no primer is necessary, touches up very well, is ready to recoat after only one hour and finally, the new colorants make any paint color made with Aura look richer. The Benjamin Moore Aura Paint is also fantastic is wet environments like bathrooms and kitchens. To learn more about Aura, visit www.myperfectcolor.com/aura.
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The Aura Matte paint is essentially a flat finish yet it is so durable that it is perfectly suitable for painting trim and doors. Available in quarts or gallons in any paint color on Myperfectcolor.com.
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The Aura Eggshell finish is slightly more shiny than the Matte paint. The best way to describe eggshell paint is that it shows no shine when looking directly at the surface, but shows a dull angular sheen when looking along the length of a wall. The Aura Eggshell is just as durable as the Matte and is perfectly suitable for painting walls, trim and doors. Available in quarts or gallons in any paint color on Myperfectcolor.com.
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The Aura Satin finish is slightly less shiny than the typical semi-gloss paint. The best way to describe Satin paint is that it shows a shine when looking directly at the surface. Typically the Satin finish would be used on trim and doors, but can also be used on walls if they are in good condition (shiny paints can highlight imperfections on the wall surfaces because the shine reflects light). The Aura Satin is just as durable as the Matte or Eggshell and is perfectly suitable for painting walls, trim and doors. Available in quarts or gallons in any paint color on Myperfectcolor.com.
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The Aura Semi Gloss finish is the finish most commonly used for trim and doors. It is definitely shiny, but not not overly. Available in quarts or gallons in any paint color on Myperfectcolor.com.
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The Benjamin Moore Waterborne Ceiling Paint Gallon Ultra Flat Finish is Benjamin Moore's new ceiling paint based on the new waterborne paint technology. It is ultra-flat, and covers extremely well. Perfect for ceilings. Available in gallons in any paint color on Myperfectcolor.com.
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Premium Interior Paints
Benjamin Moore Regal paints are the premium line of paint. These paints compare favorably to any other brand's premium paints. The Regal products were Benjamin Moore's best paints until Aura came along. Still fantastic, Regal offers a fantastic paint for slightly less money per gallon than Aura (although Aura may actually cost less since Aura uses less paint and holds up better for longer)
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Benjamin Moore Regal Flat paint is flat. It has some slight washability but is best suited for ceilings or wall surfaces in areas that are rarely used. Touches up well. Available in quarts or gallons in any paint color on Myperfectcolor.com.
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Benjamin Moore Regal Matte paint is essentially flat but incorporates new ceramic technology to give the paint scrubability and stain-resistance. Regal Matte is well-suited for bedrooms, hallways, bathrooms, kitchens, playrooms, living and dining rooms. Matte holds up well to wear and repeated washings. Matte also touches up well. Available in quarts or gallons in any paint color on Myperfectcolor.com.
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The Regal Eggshell paint has slightly more shine than the Matte paint. The best way to describe eggshell paint is that it shows no shine when looking directly at the surface, but shows a dull angular sheen when looking along the length of a wall. The Regal Eggshell is about as durable as the Matte and is perfectly suitable for painting walls, trim and doors. Available in quarts or gallons in any paint color on Myperfectcolor.com.
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The Regal Pearl paint is slightly less shiny than the typical semi-gloss paint. The best way to describe Pearl paint is that it shows a shine when looking directly at the surface. Typically the Pearl finish would be used on trim and doors, but can also be used on walls if they are in good condition (shiny paints can highlight imperfections on the wall surfaces because the shine reflects light). The Regal Pearl is more durable than the Matte or Eggshell and is perfectly suitable for painting walls, trim and doors. Available in quarts or gallons in any paint color on Myperfectcolor.com.
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The Regal Semi-Gloss paint is as shiny as the typical semi-gloss paint. The best way to describe Semi-Gloss paint is that it shows a shine when looking directly at the surface. The Semi-Gloss finish is the most popular paint in the Regal line to use on trim and doors, but can also be used on walls if they are in good condition (shiny paints can highlight imperfections on the wall surfaces because the shine reflects light). The Regal Semi-Gloss is more durable than the Matte, Eggshell or Pearl and is perfectly suitable for painting trim and doors. Available in quarts or gallons in any paint color on Myperfectcolor.com.
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The Impervex High-Gloss paint is very shiny. The Impervex High-Gloss finish is typically used for railings or doors and can be used either indoors or outdoors. The Impervex High-Gloss is the most durable paint (although less durable than Aura) and is perfectly suitable for painting trim and doors. Available in quarts or gallons in any paint color on Myperfectcolor.com.
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Finest Exterior Paint Finishes
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Benjamin Moore New Exterior Aura Paint Gallon Flat. This new paint uses revolutionary new color science technology that makes this paint unlike any other paint. This new exterior Benjamin Moore paint offers one-coat coverage with any color!, it dries faster and becomes a very smooth durable finish that will last many years in even the most harsh outdoor environments. It features the same low VOC, super durable, low odor, super coverage and super-time saving advantages of the interior Aura paint!
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Benjamin Moore New Exterior Aura Paint Gallon Low Lustre. This new paint uses revolutionary new color science technology that makes this paint unlike any other paint. This new exterior Benjamin Moore paint offers one-coat coverage with any color!, it dries faster and becomes a very smooth durable finish that will last many years in even the most harsh outdoor environments. It features the same low VOC, super durable, low odor, super coverage and super-time saving advantages of the interior Aura paint!
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Benjamin Moore New Exterior Aura Paint Gallon Semi Gloss. This new paint uses revolutionary new color science technology that makes this paint unlike any other paint. This new exterior Benjamin Moore paint offers one-coat coverage with any color!, it dries faster and becomes a very smooth durable finish that will last many years in even the most harsh outdoor environments. It features the same low VOC, super durable, low odor, super coverage and super-time saving advantages of the interior Aura paint!
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Premum Exterior Paint Finishes
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Benjamin Moore Moorlife Exterior Flat Paint is a high-grade acrylic paint that contains modified alkyd resins for durability. The flat paint is most commonly used on stucco, foundations or any textured surface. It is not as durable as the Low-Lustre or Soft-Gloss exterior paints. The paint can be applied as long as the air and surface temperature is greater than 35-degrees farenheit. Available in quarts or gallons in any paint color on Myperfectcolor.com.
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Benjamin Moore Moorgard Exterior Low-Lustre Paint is a high-grade acrylic paint that contains modified alkyd resins for durability. The Low-Lustre paint is most commonly used on the main body of the house (siding, shingles, clapboard). The low-lustre finish gives the paint extra durability to protect your home from the elements. The paint can be applied as long as the air and surface temperature is greater than 35-degrees farenheit. Available in quarts or gallons in any paint color on Myperfectcolor.com.
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Benjamin Moore Moorglo Exterior Soft Gloss Paint is a high-grade acrylic paint that contains modified alkyd resins for durability. The Soft Gloss paint is most commonly used on the trim, shutters, columns and doors of the house. The soft gloss finish gives the paint extra durability to protect your home from the elements. The paint can be applied as long as the air and surface temperature is greater than 35-degrees farenheit. Available in quarts or gallons in any paint color on Myperfectcolor.com.
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Benjamin Moore 100% Acrylic Solid Deck Stain is a high-grade acrylic solid stain that made to withstand the elements and be walked on. Decks take a lot of abuse and this paint with provide 3 to 5 years of protection. Available only in gallons in any paint color on Myperfectcolor.com.
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Benjamin Moore 100% Acrylic Solid Siding Stain is a high-grade acrylic solid stain that made to withstand the elements for the siding of your home. Solid Siding Stains typically are thinner than paints and show more of the texture of the house surface. Available in quarts or gallons in any paint color on Myperfectcolor.com.
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