Benjamin Moore Exterior Paint Guide
| High End | Aura Exterior | Aura Grand Entrance |
|---|---|---|
| Best Choice When | You want the finest exterior paint available providing exceptional fade-resistance, moisture protection and durability. | You want a door and trim enamel that cures to a rich, lustrous and durable finish. |
| What Makes it GREAT? | Color Lock Technology for superior fade resistance, easy application for rich, smooth finish, Outstanding durability prolongs the life of the paint, Mold and mildew resistant, limited lifetime warranty. | Outstanding durability, easy smooth application. For interior and exterior use, available in thousands of colors, limited lifetime warranty. |
| Finishes | Flat, Low Lustre, Satin, Semi-Gloss | Satin, High-Gloss |
 Shop Aura Exterior |
 Shop Aura Grand Entrance |
| Premium | Arborcoat Stain | Regal Select Exterior | Regal Select Exterior High-Build |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Choice When | You desire the best exterior stain protection available in an array of captivating colors. | You need a durable exterior paint with superior adhesion and resistance to chalking. | You want high-build exterior protection for added durability, hide and coverage. |
| What Makes it GREAT? | Formulated with next-generation waterborne and oil-based technology, Superior UV protection. Resistant to stains, scuffs and mildew. Available in five opacities. | Superior adhesion for difficult surfaces, Excellent flow and leveling for easy application, Mildew and fade resistant, Lifetime limited warranty. | High-build formula for superior coverage and durability, Excellent flow and leveling for easy application. Mildew and fade resistant, Lifetime limited warranty. |
| Finishes | Clear, Translucent, Semi Transparent, Semi Solid, Matte Solid, Ultra Flat Solid | Flat, Low Lustre, Soft-Gloss | Flat, Low Lustre, Soft-Gloss |
 Shop Arborcoat Stain |
 Shop Regal Select Exterior |
 Shop Regal Select Exterior High-Build |
| Standard | Ben Exterior |
|---|---|
| Best Choice When | You want a user-friendly premium exterior paint that's available at a great value. |
| What Makes it GREAT? | Easy application with dependable performance, good coverage and durability, mildew and fade resistant, 25-year limited warranty. |
| Finishes | Flat, Low Lustre, Soft-Gloss |
 Shop Ben Exterior |
Why Choose Benjamin Moore Exterior Paint?
Benjamin Moore's exterior paints deliver remarkable hide and rich colors that are fade resistant. They are specially formulated to withstand the harshest weather conditions and provide excellent resistance to peeling, cracking, and fading.
Benjamin Moore + Color Lock Technology
ColorLock® Technology is Benjamin Moore's revolutionary paint technology. Unique in the paint industry, it offers you truly rich colors that withstand the test of time.
How does it work?
A significant drawback of the traditional paint manufacturing process is how the colors bind together. The particles of colorants (yellow in color) stick loosely to the dispersion molecules (blue in color). These particles are not uniformly distributed in the paint structure. This leads to undesirable color changes after repeated UV radiation exposure from the sun, or when the painted surface is washed repeatedly.
Benjamin Moore's Color-Lock® technology solves this problem. It microscopically bonds the right color pigments to the paint for outstanding results. These color pigments become locked-into the paint film, creating the specific color capsules.
What is the Effect?
Color-Lock® makes colors richer, deeper, and more attractive. Paint can be applied more smoothly and evenly, resulting in fewer coats. It's also durable and washable in any color or sheen to give your home's exterior a freshly-painted look year after year.
Searching for other Benjamin Moore paint products? You can find them all in our paint store.
Benjamin Moore External Paints FAQs
Is Benjamin Moore A good exterior paint?
Benjamin Moore is a great exterior paint with a pallet of over 3,500 paint colors to choose from that can perfectly match your home and property.
What is the best outdoor Benjamin Moore exterior house paint?
Some of the best-selling Benjamin Moore exterior paints are Aura Exterior and Regal Select Exterior Paint. Both these paints come with a 25-year limited warranty which covers peeling, blistering, and weathering.
What is the best weather for painting outside?
The ideal weather for painting would be 77°F with little or no humidity. Unfortunately, we often can't wait until summer comes around. As long as you plan to avoid the rain (which can ruin a fresh coat of paint) and temperatures below 40°F, the weather shouldn't be a problem.
Is it better to roll or spray exterior paint?
Most professional painters prefer to use a roller (and a paintbrush) to paint outdoors. That's because a roller applies a thicker coat of paint and you don't need to worry about things like overspray.
Where can I find samples of Benjamin Moore External Paints?
You can find two types of paint samples in our paint store. We have Benjamin Moore 16oz Paint Color Samples, and also Peel-and-Stick samples for you to choose from.
Aura Exterior
Best Choice When
You want the finest exterior paint available providing exceptional fade-resistance, moisture protection and durability.
What Makes it GREAT?
Color Lock Technology for superior fade resistance, Easy application for rich, smooth finish, Outstanding durability prolongs the life of the paint, Mold and mildew resistant, Lifetime limited warranty.
Finishes
Flat, Low Lustre, Satin, Semi-Gloss
Aura Grand Entrance
Best Choice When
You want a door and trim enamel that cures to a rich, lustrous and durable finish.
What Makes it GREAT?
Outstanding durability, Easy smooth application. For interior and exterior use, available in thousands of colors, Limited lifetime warranty.
Finishes
Satin, High-Gloss
Arborcoat Stain
Best Choice When
You desire the best exterior stain protection available in an array of captivating colors.
What Makes it GREAT?
Formulated with next-generation waterborne and oil-based technology, Superior UV protection. Resistant to stains, scuffs and mildew. Available in five opacities.
Finishes
Clear, Translucent, Semi Transparent, Semi Solid, Solid, Ultra Flat Solid
Regal Select Exterior
Best Choice When
You need a durable exterior paint with superior adhesion and resistance to chalking.
What Makes it GREAT?
Superior adhesion for difficult surfaces, Excellent flow and leveling for easy application, Mildew and fade resistant, Lifetime limited warranty.
Finishes
Flat, Low Lustre, Soft-Gloss
Regal Select Exterior High-Build
Best Choice When
You want high-build exterior protection for added durability, hide and coverage.
What Makes it GREAT?
High-build formula for superior coverage and durability, Excellent flow and leveling for easy application. Mildew and fade resistant, Lifetime limited warranty.
Finishes
Flat, Low Lustre, Soft-Gloss
Ben Exterior
Best Choice When
You want a user-friendly premium exterior paint that's available at a great value.
What Makes it GREAT?
Easy application with dependable performance, good coverage and durability, mildew and fade resistant, 25-year limited warranty.
Finishes
Flat, Low Lustre, Soft-Gloss
Why Choose Benjamin Moore Exterior Paint?
Benjamin Moore's exterior paints deliver remarkable hide and rich colors that are fade resistant. They are specially formulated to withstand the harshest weather conditions and provide excellent resistance to peeling, cracking, and fading.
Benjamin Moore + Color Lock Technology
ColorLock® Technology is Benjamin Moore's revolutionary paint technology. Unique in the paint industry, it offers you truly rich colors that withstand the test of time.
How does it work?
A significant drawback of the traditional paint manufacturing process is how the colors bind together. The particles of colorants (yellow in color) stick loosely to the dispersion molecules (blue in color). These particles are not uniformly distributed in the paint structure. This leads to undesirable color changes after repeated UV radiation exposure from the sun, or when the painted surface is washed repeatedly.
Benjamin Moore's Color-Lock® technology solves this problem. It microscopically bonds the right color pigments to the paint for outstanding results. These color pigments become locked-into the paint film, creating the specific color capsules.
What is the Effect?
Color-Lock® makes colors richer, deeper, and more attractive. Paint can be applied more smoothly and evenly, resulting in fewer coats. It's also durable and washable in any color or sheen to give your home's exterior a freshly-painted look year after year.
Searching for other Benjamin Moore paint products? You can find them all in our paint store.
Benjamin Moore External Paints FAQs
Is Benjamin Moore A good exterior paint?
Benjamin Moore is a great exterior paint with a pallet of over 3,500 paint colors to choose from that can perfectly match your home and property.
What is the best outdoor Benjamin Moore exterior house paint?
Some of the best-selling Benjamin Moore exterior paints are Aura Exterior and Regal Select Exterior Paint. Both these paints come with a 25-year limited warranty which covers peeling, blistering, and weathering.
What is the best weather for painting outside?
The ideal weather for painting would be 77°F with little or no humidity. Unfortunately, we often can't wait until summer comes around. As long as you plan to avoid the rain (which can ruin a fresh coat of paint) and temperatures below 40°F, the weather shouldn't be a problem.
Is it better to roll or spray exterior paint?
Most professional painters prefer to use a roller (and a paintbrush) to paint outdoors. That's because a roller applies a thicker coat of paint and you don't need to worry about things like overspray.
Where can I find samples of Benjamin Moore External Paints?
You can find two types of paint samples in our paint store. We have Benjamin Moore 16oz Paint Color Samples, and also Peel-and-Stick samples for you to choose from.