Now that I’ve seen Benjamin Moore Aura painted and this close to it, I really like how the colors through Aura come through in the sense of sheen and even how quick it starts drying. I can see gleams of bounced light that help the colors in Aura enhance not just the walls it’s on but throughout the whole room. Now I see how and where Benjamin Moore got the name, Aura for this new paint of their’s. It helps enhance and broaden the color spectrum and the whole room…in an aura of its own. I wonder what a Benjamin Moore Aura…taupe color would look like now that I’ve seen this video.
My stir stick stood straight up and didn't budge in the can, its that thick. Its working time seems better than it used to be. I still love my Regal tho and happy to work with the new Aura.
I’ve been painting now for 13 years and have always just used Regal. The prior Aura to me wasn’t worth the upgrade price. However recently tried new formula and will agree a lot better……
From the mouths of contractors…. GREAT idea for a video, James - hope more remote shoots are in the works! Have chosen Aura on a number of occasions. I did try Regal once; preferred Aura’s application experience. How does new Aura compare to Behr application- and coverage-wise?
That was a fun vloggy approach to video, James! That house looked more like a museum with the big stairs. Or something from a James Bond movie. I imagine. I've not seen one before but I image a dramatic scene on those stairs.
Need to try the new formulation. Always needed BM extender in the past. What is the recommended roller cover (besides the BM Aura brand) for minimal stipple?
Curious if I finished the can of paint of regal then did the rest of the room in Aura (same color of course) would you be able to tell the difference once it dried?
Regal is fantastic. the new aura is great. they redesigned it because it dried too quickly. They made it a low VOC paint again to help with spread of the coating.
Pro painter here, Aura is hot garbage, last time it was any good was back in 2019. Now this stuff weeps from the cut ins and you have to wait until the cut ins are completely dry before rolling the first coat. I’ve always used regal select and praised aura but now, Ben is a better line than the $100+ per gallon Aura garbage. If your a pro you know, time is money and you don’t want to wait around and watch the paint dry.
About to paint the walls of a stairway (in a house). Conflicted about whether to use Aura (matte) or Scuff-X (matte). I enjoyed your recent Scuff-X video. It seemed like you were advising against using Scuff-X on residential walls. But the stairway walls are prone to getting dinged. Hence my conflict. Which paint do you think is easier to roll (asking as an advanced beginner). Thanks!!
i would use scuff-x matte, i painted my stairway with it and let me tell you that stuff is amazing holds up, that matte really holds up , it is ideal for those areas no matter residential or commercial. I sell it to a lot of my customers that are homeowners.
Hi! I’m a recent subscriber to your channel. I love the videos they help me a lot. I was wondering to your paint match to wood finishes series can you add colors that go with mahogany, cherrywood,? How do I contact you for advice or a consultation?
Professional painter here, with 10 years in the business- though I feel the formula is improved, I still do not feel like this is a user friendly product, especially at higher sheens. Wouldn't recommend for a novice, and it certainly isn't the right choice in every scenario.
Smells different and handles different, covers about the same, dries slower. Was a great product so WHY CHANGE IT? It was likely changed because certain raw materials are not readily available.
That's a great idea to allow professional painters to demonstrate this product.
Excellent video guys
Now that I’ve seen Benjamin Moore Aura painted and this close to it, I really like how the colors through Aura come through in the sense of sheen and even how quick it starts drying. I can see gleams of bounced light that help the colors in Aura enhance not just the walls it’s on but throughout the whole room. Now I see how and where Benjamin Moore got the name, Aura for this new paint of their’s.
It helps enhance and broaden the color spectrum and the whole room…in an aura of its own.
I wonder what a Benjamin Moore Aura…taupe color would look like now that I’ve seen this video.
My stir stick stood straight up and didn't budge in the can, its that thick. Its working time seems better than it used to be. I still love my Regal tho and happy to work with the new Aura.
I’ve been painting now for 13 years and have always just used Regal. The prior Aura to me wasn’t worth the upgrade price. However recently tried new formula and will agree a lot better……
Excellent vid. Watching the paint being applied, I could almost feel how easy it was to get good coverage. Thanks for this.
Good to know.I plan to use BM for cabinets . I will try this for my walls.
From the mouths of contractors…. GREAT idea for a video, James - hope more remote shoots are in the works! Have chosen Aura on a number of occasions. I did try Regal once; preferred Aura’s application experience. How does new Aura compare to Behr application- and coverage-wise?
Aura Matte - my favorite. I won't buy anything else! Great coverage. Doesn't smell. Gorgeous sheen.
I love all these fantastic videos this week 👏
Im afraid to ask how much after they already raised the prices 30%
That was a fun vloggy approach to video, James!
That house looked more like a museum with the big stairs.
Or something from a James Bond movie. I imagine.
I've not seen one before but I image a dramatic scene on those stairs.
You had me at ‘great coverage’. Who wants to paint more than you have to!
Can’t wait to try it😁
I'm a painter, I paint everything. They call me one-coat Willy. I used Aura on my car the other day, used a roller, a brush, came out beautiful.
I admire how it wholes of the roller, you can tell that it is good quality paint.
Wholes???
Need to try the new formulation. Always needed BM extender in the past. What is the recommended roller cover (besides the BM Aura brand) for minimal stipple?
Curious if I finished the can of paint of regal then did the rest of the room in Aura (same color of course) would you be able to tell the difference once it dried?
yes you would. many difference especially because of solid counts.
Regal is fantastic. the new aura is great. they redesigned it because it dried too quickly. They made it a low VOC paint again to help with spread of the coating.
I like the "Property Video Painting"! Great Video!
Pro painter here, Aura is hot garbage, last time it was any good was back in 2019. Now this stuff weeps from the cut ins and you have to wait until the cut ins are completely dry before rolling the first coat. I’ve always used regal select and praised aura but now, Ben is a better line than the $100+ per gallon Aura garbage. If your a pro you know, time is money and you don’t want to wait around and watch the paint dry.
the real test is painting OC-65 on a dark wall 😈 3 coats minimum, even with Aura. It's so clear in the can.
Good stuff
About to paint the walls of a stairway (in a house). Conflicted about whether to use Aura (matte) or Scuff-X (matte). I enjoyed your recent Scuff-X video. It seemed like you were advising against using Scuff-X on residential walls. But the stairway walls are prone to getting dinged. Hence my conflict. Which paint do you think is easier to roll (asking as an advanced beginner). Thanks!!
i would use scuff-x matte, i painted my stairway with it and let me tell you that stuff is amazing holds up, that matte really holds up , it is ideal for those areas no matter residential or commercial. I sell it to a lot of my customers that are homeowners.
@@jesusgonzales1045 thanks!!!
@@jesusgonzales1045 in a bathroom, scuff-x or Aura Bath and Kitchen?
@@Avital4414 is it a full bathroom? with a vent? for air circulation
@@jesusgonzales1045 it’s a full bathroom, with a fan. Thanks, Jesus!
Just bought a can of Aura and had to send it back to have extender added. So where is this new Aura available?
Should be available everywhere....
That “house” looked like either an office or lodge. Anyway…this was very interesting
Hi! I’m a recent subscriber to your channel. I love the videos they help me a lot. I was wondering to your paint match to wood finishes series can you add colors that go with mahogany, cherrywood,? How do I contact you for advice or a consultation?
I use Aura 85% of the time
Professional painter here, with 10 years in the business- though I feel the formula is improved, I still do not feel like this is a user friendly product, especially at higher sheens. Wouldn't recommend for a novice, and it certainly isn't the right choice in every scenario.
The trick is to cut it in and let dry then roll
@@patrickcullen2714 still often will result in flashing
That paint looks awesome, but that is gonna be one sad room.
Smells different and handles different, covers about the same, dries slower. Was a great product so WHY CHANGE IT? It was likely changed because certain raw materials are not readily available.
No, everyone complained about the dry time... too fast
Benjamin moore paint are. Very expensive.
Ben Moore has all levels, most believe its high priced but there are low priced lines like Superhide and Superkote 5000
What weirdos paint a ceiling that. Color