Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Can you use AURA® Exterior paint inside?
A. Benjamin Moore does not recommend using exterior paint inside, including AURA® Exterior.
As a rule, exterior paint formulations do not include the same ingredients found in indoor paints, which are formulated specifically to withstand the bumps and bruises of everyday life.
Exterior paint is specifically formulated to withstand extreme weather fluctuations, from harsh UV rays to pelting rain, and other weather conditions.
For interiors, consider AURA® Interior paint, which delivers excellent hide, resists color rub-off--even in deeper hues and easy-to-clean finishes.
Q. What exterior paint do professional painters use?
A. Residential house painters are one of Benjamin Moore’s largest customers. These pro painters count on Benjamin Moore AURA® Exterior paint and other coatings for successful project outcomes that garner referrals, spur repeat business, and create satisfied customers overall.
The rich color depth, excellent hide, great coverage, and fade resistance of AURA® Exterior paint makes it a go-to for professional painters. Other exterior Benjamin Moore paints that the pros count on include Regal® Select Exterior paint and Regal® Select Exterior High Build paint.
Q. What is the best exterior paint?
A. You can find the best exterior paint from North America’s favorite paint color and coatings brand: Benjamin Moore.
Benjamin Moore exterior paints are expertly formulated to stand up against harsh weather, adhere to a range of exterior surfaces, and provide superior durability overall.
With a unique resin that ensures the greatest level of color depth, AURA® Exterior paint is Benjamin Moore’s most ultra-premium paint, offering fade-resistance that stands up to rain, snow, wind and UV damage.
Ask your locally owned Benjamin Moore store to help you determine which exterior paint is best for your specific project.
Q. How much does it cost to paint a house exterior?
A. The price of painting a home exterior depends on many factors including the size of your house and the area you live. Painting products typically account for about 10-15% of a home exterior painting project. The rest of the cost for an exterior home painting project is related to labor.
Contact a locally owned Benjamin Moore retailer to get help finding an exterior painting contractor for your home. And be sure to get multiple quotes and referrals from trustworthy sources.
Q. Is AURA® paint worth it?
A. Using ultra-premium AURA® Exterior paint means you will extend the time you will have to repaint by many years.
The extraordinary film of AURA® Exterior paint delivers the ultimate in beauty and long-lasting performance. And its groundbreaking new resin supports fade resistance and gloss retention. For these reasons and many more, AURA® Exterior paint is well worth the price tag.
Q. What is the difference between interior and exterior paint?
A. Benjamin Moore does not recommend that you use interior and exterior paint interchangeably, or blend them together.
Exterior paint is formulated to withstand a wide range of weather conditions. Exterior paint ingredients help resist cracking and fading and typically provides a mold and mildew-resistant coat.
Conversely, interior paint is formulated with ingredients that keep indoors wear and tear in mind—including an easy-to-clean painted surface, scuff- and stain-resistance, and other features.
Ultra-premium AURA® Exterior paint includes a groundbreaking acrylic resin that protects from fading, delivering exceptional, long-lasting performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Can you use AURA® Exterior paint inside?
A. Benjamin Moore does not recommend using exterior paint inside, including AURA® Exterior.
As a rule, exterior paint formulations do not include the same ingredients found in indoor paints, which are formulated specifically to withstand the bumps and bruises of everyday life.
Exterior paint is specifically formulated to withstand extreme weather fluctuations, from harsh UV rays to pelting rain, and other weather conditions.
For interiors, consider AURA® Interior paint, which delivers excellent hide, resists color rub-off—even in deeper hues and easy-to-clean finishes.
Q. What exterior paint do professional painters use?
A. Residential house painters are one of Benjamin Moore’s largest customers. These pro painters count on Benjamin Moore AURA® Exterior paint and other coatings for successful project outcomes that garner referrals, spur repeat business, and create satisfied customers overall.
The rich color depth, excellent hide, great coverage, and fade resistance of AURA® Exterior paint makes it a go-to for professional painters. Other exterior Benjamin Moore paints that the pros count on include Regal® Select Exterior paint and Regal® Select Exterior High Build paint.
Q. What is the best exterior paint?
A. You can find the best exterior paint from North America’s favorite paint color and coatings brand: Benjamin Moore.
Benjamin Moore exterior paints are expertly formulated to stand up against harsh weather, adhere to a range of exterior surfaces, and provide superior durability overall.
With a unique resin that ensures the greatest level of color depth, AURA® Exterior paint is Benjamin Moore’s most ultra-premium paint, offering fade-resistance that stands up to rain, snow, wind and UV damage.
Ask your locally owned Benjamin Moore store to help you determine which exterior paint is best for your specific project.
Q. How much does it cost to paint a house exterior?
A. The price of painting a home exterior depends on many factors including the size of your house and the area you live. Painting products typically account for about 10-15% of a home exterior painting project. The rest of the cost for an exterior home painting project is related to labor.
Contact a locally owned Benjamin Moore retailer to get help finding an exterior painting contractor for your home. And be sure to get multiple quotes and referrals from trustworthy sources.
Q. Is AURA® paint worth it?
A. Using ultra-premium AURA® Exterior paint means you will extend the time you will have to repaint by many years.
The extraordinary film of AURA® Exterior paint delivers the ultimate in beauty and long-lasting performance. And its groundbreaking new resin supports fade resistance and gloss retention. For these reasons and many more, AURA® Exterior paint is well worth the price tag.
Q. What is the difference between interior and exterior paint?
A. Benjamin Moore does not recommend that you use interior and exterior paint interchangeably, or blend them together.
Exterior paint is formulated to withstand a wide range of weather conditions. Exterior paint ingredients help resist cracking and fading and typically provides a mold and mildew-resistant coat.
Conversely, Interior paint is formulated with ingredients that keep indoors wear and tear in mind-easy including an easy-to-clean painted surface, scuff- and stain-resistance, and other features.
Ultra-premium AURA® Exterior paint includes a groundbreaking acrylic resin that protects from fading, delivering exceptional, long-lasting performance.