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So you’ve decided to make the fabulous decision to use Benjamin Moore’s Aura paint- good deal. BUT because of the water borne colorant systems and the faster dry time, Aura has specific application techniques. So lets talk about the proper way to do that.
Cutting In:
*Use the same brushing techniques as you would for any low-VOC compliant interior coating. *Try using a firm polyester/nylon brush for best results.
*Since Aura dries faster than other acrylic paint, move around the room as fast as you feel comfortable, keeping a wet edge.
*Visible lap marks can occur when the wet edge has set or dried prior to coating the immediately adjacent area.
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.