Benjamin Moore Paint Grades

With such a wide range of paint options, what factors are important to know about each?

Not sure what interior or exterior paint to use? Confused by the different Benjamin Moore paint grades? Read on for a better understanding of what paint you might use.

Benjamin-Moore is a well-known paint manufacturing company that specializes in paints and coatings. They offer a range of interior paint grades designed to meet various needs and preferences on a variety of surfaces.

Here are some of the common interior paint grades offered by Benjamin-Moore

Aura: Aura is Benjamin Moore’s most expensive paint. It provides fantastic hide, thickness, and washability. The Color Lock technology in Aura prevents fading. It’s suitable for both interior and exterior use ¹ ².
Regal Select: One step down from Aura in terms of price, Regal Select still provides excellent coverage. This has been our go to paint for over 35 years. In our opinion, it is it is the best paint you can buy. Period. It comes in matte, eggshell, and pearl finishes, all of which contain zero VOCs (volatile organic compounds)¹.
Ben: Ben is a budget-friendly option for DIY-ers. While it’s easy to apply, it doesn’t offer the same coverage and durability as Aura and Regal Select. It’s suitable for interior use ¹.
Advance: Advance is designed for cabinets, trim, doors, or other small wood projects. It’s a waterborne alkyd paint, offering the best impact resistance. However, it’s not recommended for walls and takes 16 hours to dry ¹.
Ultra Spec SCUFF-X: This is a durable, scuff-resistant paint ideal for high-traffic areas ¹.
Ultra Spec 500: An affordable contractor-grade paint, Ultra Spec 500 is suitable for new builds, rentals, flips, and rooms that aren’t used often

Benjamin Moore also offers a wide range of over 3,500 paint colors to choose from ³. Whether you’re looking for interior or exterior paint, they have options to suit your needs ⁴.

Remember to consider factors like coverage, drying time, and intended use when selecting the right Benjamin Moore paint for your project! 😊

We find there paint quality and colors second to none.

	Aura	Regal	Ben	Ultra Spec	Advancee	Aura Bath & Spa	Emerald Guard	Floor & Patio Paint	Arborcoat	Scuff-X
Uses	Interior & Exterior	Interior & Exterior	Interior & Exterior	Interior	Interior	Interior	Exterior	Interior & Exterior	Exterior	Interior
Type	Acrylic Latex	Acrylic Latex	Acrylic Latex	Acrylic Latex	Acrylic Latex	Acrylic Latex	Acrylic Latex	Epoxy Modied	Acrylic Latex	Proprietary Acrylic Copolymer
VOCs	<50 g/l	<50 g/l	0 g	0 g	43.2 G/L	0 g		<50 g/l	<50 g/l	<50 g/l
Dry Time (hours)	1	1	1	2	4-6	1			1/2	1
Recoat (hours)	1	1-2	2	2-3	16 to recoat	1			4	2-3
Coverage Per Gallon (ft²)	400-450	400-450		350-400	400-500	350-400			300-400	350-400
Interior Volume Solids	38.2	44.8	38.8	43	30-40	44.7	N/A	37.2		40.7
Exterior Volume Solids	45.5	43	n/a	35	N/A	N/A	34.2	37.2	38
Key Benefits	best coverage looks great	best coverage looks great	lower priced appearance is ok	lower priced well made product	Great for cabients and trim Very nice!	great matte finish for bathrooms	used in extreme weather conditions	best floor paint		Durable paint for high traffic areas
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Easy to Clean	✔✔✔	✔✔✔	✔✔	✔✔	✔✔✔	✔✔✔	✔✔✔	✔✔✔	✔✔	✔✔✔
Mold & Mildew Resistance	✔✔✔	✔✔✔	✔✔	✔✔	✔✔✔	✔✔✔	✔✔✔	✔✔✔	✔✔	✔✔✔
Ease of Application	✔✔✔	✔✔✔	✔✔	✔✔✔	✔✔	✔✔✔	✔✔✔	✔✔✔	✔✔✔	✔✔✔
Durability	✔✔✔	✔✔✔	✔✔	✔✔	✔✔✔	✔✔✔	✔✔✔	✔✔✔	✔✔✔	✔✔✔
Coverage/Hide	✔✔✔	✔✔✔	✔✔	✔✔	✔✔	✔✔✔	✔✔	✔✔✔	✔✔✔	✔✔
Price Per Gallon*	$108	$86	$63	$64	$87	$107	$64	$105	$79	$92

When choosing a paint grade, consider factors such as the surface you’re painting, the level of wear and tear it will endure, your budget, and any specific environmental concerns you may have.

Additionally, consulting with a professional painter like our team at Lang’s Painting, can provide valuable insights into the best paint grade for your specific project. If you need help deciding which paint to use, give us a call today!

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