So what is the story with low voc paint? What does “voc” stand for and what does it really mean? These days the environment is top of mind for us all - from high gasoline prices to clean air and water - and using low voc paint or zero voc paint is one way to make a difference. Read more… (more…)
Probably one of the most confusing terms in paint is “solid color stain“. Not only does this confuse customers, but it confuses new paint store employees, too. So if you find yourself wondering what the difference is between solid stain and paint, then you are not alone. Read this article to learn the differences… (more…)
Paint Finishes:
Benjamin moore paint quality and finish types. Selecting a paint finish can truly determine the quality “look” of a paint job. Let me tell you what I know about finishes…
1) Flat/Matte paints
They tend to offer ideal, non-reflective surface quality. these hard to clean surfaces are better suited for lower-use areas in the home or in new construction. Unless you choose to use Aura, by Benjamin Moore, which their matte, eggshell and satin paints are all equally washable.
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Benjamin Moore is a fantastic paint company, but not all their paint is created equally. It is important to understand the differences between Benjamin Moore’s various paint lines when buying paint, especially if your painting contractor is getting the paint for you. This article focuses only on interior paint lines.
Benjamin Moore prides itself on the quality of the paint it creates. However, in order to meet the various needs of the marketplace, Benjamin Moore has multiple quality levels. After all, the needs and interests of an apartment owner or builder are very different than those of a mother with children.
Benjamin Moore produces four main quality levels of its interior paints. In order of ascending quality levels, they are: Super Hide, Super Spec, Regal and Aura. The labels of all four say “Benjamin Moore” but they are also clearly labeled with the product name so with this information you’ll be able to ensure you get the right product.
Really good … experience it yourself. You will be amazed.
In many years selling paint, I have never seen paint as good as the new Benjamin Moore Aura paint. This new paint is much, much better than anything else. We knew for a few years that Benjamin Moore was developing the next generation of paint technology. I always wondered how good this next generation paint would be — after all, how much can paint change? After using the paint myself and receiving customer feedback on thousands of gallons sold I am convinced this new paint is amazing. We created a Aura paint demonstration in the store and have challenged hundreds of customers to scratch or remove the paint from the sample board - the board broke before the paint did. And you don’t need to take my word for it - Popular Science named the new Benjamin Moore Aura paint one of the best new products of 2007 and dubbed it “The Fast, No-Stink Super Paint”.
What makes the new Benjamin Moore Aura paint so much better? (more…)