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The Benjamin Moore Pigment Company was started past, you guessed it, Benjamin Moore in 1883. Since that time, this honor winning brand has grown to offering the "finest paints, stains, and finishes across Due north America." Having used many competitors products like Sherwin Williams, Behr, Valspar, Duron and Ralph Lauren, we were curious how Ben Moore paint would compare and if information technology could alive upwardly to the hype.

To date, we've tested 2 lines of Benjamin Moore paint and tin share over three years of durability results. In this commodity we'll discuss paint selection, availability, price, coverage and longevity.

Editors note: This post originally ran in July of 2008. Since that time nosotros've received lots of comments, feedback and suggestions. In an try to keep providing authentic information, nosotros've updated this post, and conducted boosted testing. Many of the comments may no longer exist applicable after this update, but nosotros've preserved them to incorporate reader insights.

Benjamin Moore Paint Review

Paint Selection
At every opportunity, nosotros've been impressed with the variety and selection Benjamin Moore provides – the colors are fashionable and fresh. Y'all can explore the complete catalog of more than than 3,400 pigment colors online, and view colour combinations suggestions based on your choices.

You lot can even guild ane pint samples online to "attempt on" a colour earlier making the final purchase. With 1 pint (16 oz) you can apply two coats of paint on approximately 32 sq ft. Orders of two or more colors include a 1″ paint castor, and orders of four or more send free.

Availability
You won't notice Ben Moore at your local Lowe's or Home Depot. From the very beginning, BM paint has been sold only through independent retailers. They avowal a distribution network of over 4,000 stores across North American including Signature stores, paint and decorating stores, lumber yards and hardware stores. We used the store locator and found several retailers nearby.

This distribution method must be working as Benjamin Moore was rated highest in customer satisfaction with interior paints past J.D. Power and Associates 2011. Click this rating guide to see the details and how the competition ranked.

Regal Archetype Sea Star

Production Lines
There are four primary Benjamin Moore interior paint product lines- Aura, Natura, Regal and ben Interior. Each line emphasizes dissimilar qualities and carries a different cost tag. Prices have risen since 2008, however Benjamin Moore has eliminated hidden costs for colour tinting that were non always included.

• Aureola:
  Aura paint is the premium pigment line and claims you lot'll never demand to apply more than two coats in any colour. It's bachelor in matte, eggshell, satin and semi-gloss sheen, and all of them include the Color Lock Technology to eliminate colour rub-off. This self-priming paint also acts as a mildew resistant coating. Aura carries a premium toll of $62.99 per gallon.
  Aura Product Information | MSDS information (download)
• Natura:
  Natura paint is a zero-VOC interior paint line (even after tinting). Information technology's available as a water based primer and eggshell, flat and semi-gloss sheen. Natura is too self-priming, and has "about no odor." This acrylic latex paint is ideally suited for residential applications like walls, ceilings, interior plaster and more than. Natura costs $54.99 per gallon.
  Natura Product Information | Accolade Information
• Regal:
  The third line of Ben Moore paint is chosen Regal which encompasses Majestic Select and Regal Classic, and between the two you tin find every sheen possible. Majestic Select is newer and claims smoother awarding and longer durability. Both are washable, fade resistant and mildew resistant. Regal paint is bachelor for $49.99 per gallon.
  Regal Select Product Information | Regal Classic Product Information
• ben Interior:
  ben Interior is the last and nigh inexpensive line of Ben Moore paint. It's simply available in flat, eggshell and semi-gloss sheen, and is designed to attract consumers who balk at the more expensive options. One gallon of ben Interior cost $35.99.
  ben Interior Production Data

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Coverage
We've tested the Purple Classic and ben Interior product lines and found both to provide smooth, even coverage. One gallon of paint should cover roughly 400 sq ft which we found to be true. Unfortunately, in all of our product testing nosotros had to utilize a 2nd coat despite already having primed the walls. Neither line claims one-coat coverage, just for the price, we expected better.

Durability
Later on three years of daily living (and abuse), nosotros've institute Royal Classic eggshell to provide superior durability. Ben Moore delivers on the claims that painted surfaces are piece of cake to wash and clean-up. Plus, none of the paint came off, and the walls still await beautiful.

Concluding Thoughts
In conclusion, we were impressed by the color selection and the smooth application. Many retailers in our area deport all the Ben Moore lines of pigment then availability was not an consequence. Coverage was a little disappointing especially because Ralph Lauren has a similar price tag and provides truthful i-coat coverage.

What exercise you think? What's your feel with Benjamin Moore paint?

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