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 MoreExpert questions about Benjamin Moore Aura satin / flat
Comments (4)Hi I just painted 5 rooms in my house with Aura matte paint. (tumeric, dijon, grasshopper, citrine and soleil). The paint is fabulous. I do not have roller marks at all and I definitely did some rerolling. The coverage was amazing. I used only a gallon per room (12 x 14, 12 x 18, 12 x 22). 2 coats gave me beautiful coverage and a flawless finish. This paint is so worth the extra money in terms of time and results. The recoat time of 1 hour meant I completed 1 room per day by doing 2 complete coats including cutting in. I was able to hang everything back up the same day without damage to the walls. The only downside is that it would have taken twice as much paint in any other company so I have extra cans of dijon and citrine. I guess I will hit my upstairs next week with the extra. The matte is beautiful. I have always used eggshell in the past and this finish glows....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 MoreFor painted people: semi-gloss v. satin finishes? Decision time!
Comments (6)Gah. So I emailed this question to our cabinetmaker earlier today to see how he thought the satin finish would weather. Turns out the sample doors he gave us *are* in Aura satin! So...yah. Satin it is, since I don't want to go down to eggshell, and I *definitely* don't want anything glossier than that! We'll see! Thanks for the feedback. :)...See Morebecoming-home
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