Benjamin Moore 'AURA' paint
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Is there a Sherwin Williams paint comparable to Aura
Comments (20)Well, I do have a rep from SW that keeps calling me trying to get me to buy more from their store and he's constanly telling me to try the Emerald because it's just like Aura and it was made to compete with Aura. So, that is where I'm getting my information. I have used Duration Home and I can say in the matte sheen at least, that this paint is complete garbage. Also, I never liked the texture of Duration so I stay away from it. I paint mostly smooth drywall though. This won't be a factor if you have textured walls....See MoreA few questions about using Aura over various surfaces.
Comments (8)I don't see why you need more primer over pre-primed MDF. Most likely 1 coat of BM Aura Satin will be fine. If not, you can always put on another coat of paint. THe purpose of primer is for better bonding and stain coverage. You will be fine. I agree with above that "white" is very stark and cold. I like "Timid White" which is very clean and nearly white. A tad offwhite, but still clean and white appearing is "Sparkling Wine". I'm also not sure why you would mix semi and satin in the same room? I have Aura Satin throughout my kitchen (cabinets and trims) and it is very tough and washable. I also have a hallway with beadboard and trim and used Satin on both. I also have a chair rail in the dining room with picture molding on the bottom. It is all in white (sparkling wine actually) satin, including the drywall. I prefer eggshell finish on drywall for a little more washability over matte. I think the TSP substitutes probably don't work as well as real TSP, but better for the environment. Admittedly, that opinion is probably biased. It is hard to avoid 2 coats on ceiling. I think it depends on how long it has been and the color difference. Ceilings seem to absorb a ton of paint. I don't know the names you mentioned, but the best ceiling paint is thickest... less splattering better coverage. I also don't like pure white on a ceiling. I have used BM Linen White Flat on my last ceiling....See Morepaint brand question
Comments (5)flyleft ~ Here is a LR view w/o flash: With flash - I think the true color is somewhere in between these 2 - it's grey day outside so the lighting isn't the best for true color: Entry & LR. The LR walls are Shaded Path, & the entry is Wave of Grain, which is a shade lighter. The entry walls show up so much darker, if painted the same color, so I chose the lighter shade. There's a little more yellow in these greens than I like, but this shade was a better match for my carpet, furniture & floors than any of the greens with more blue in them. I had reached the end of my patience with colors by the time I found this one, & decided I was going to love it whether I did or not lol! I 'almost' love it, so that's fine with me right now!...See MoreLooking for Paint Color Suggestions for Victorian-Craftsman Style Home
Comments (0)We would appreciate any suggestions for helping us find a paint scheme/color combinations for our house. Eastern exposure. We have torn out all the landscaping and there is now a stone wall with tones of beige, gold and gray stone in front. We will be using Benjamin Moore Aura Paint. Thanks very much....See More- 16 years ago
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