[toolman]

I'm looking for more experience here. I need an interior flat paint that is easy to wash with out sacrificing quality. It is for a little boys room. I have heard really good things about the BM Regal and Aura lines but I have also heard good things from the SW Duration series. So I am a bit stuck on the product.

 

[slickshift]

You won't go wrong with the Regal Matte or Duration
But the answer to your question is Aura matte

 

[toolman]

That seems to be the popular opinion. I spoke with someone today who said almost the exact same thing. He only added that if the walls have been primed save the money and just go with the BM Regal or SW Duration instead of the Aura.

 

[Dave Mac]

becareful with that durations it is very shiny, I have no idea why they call it matt

 

[DeanV]

I would not decide whether or not to use Aura based on if walls are primed. The product has other traits that I like besides the self-priming. I have not actually used it yet for its self-priming characteristics. Over ready-patch with Matte, it will flash if you only one coat over it, the second coat looks fine, but a lot of paints do that.

 

[HomeGuardPaints]

Duration lives up to the billing but does have a slight shine.

 

[toolman]

Thanks for the tip on the duration. It really needs to be a flat/matte finish so it looks like BM Regal or Aura is the way to go. For a few extra bucks it sounds like Aura really is that much better.

 

[vermontpainter]

Thanks for the tip on the duration. It really needs to be a flat/matte finish so it looks like BM Regal or Aura is the way to go. For a few extra bucks it sounds like Aura really is that much better.

They are both great. Aura is just greater.

 

[HomeGuardPaints]

I haven't used Aura but there is a thread on it and its seems to be outstanding.

 

[DeanV]

I think that Aura matte has a little lower sheen than Regal Matte.

 

[vermontpainter]

I think that Aura matte has a little lower sheen than Regal Matte.

It certainly touches up alot better.

 

[MAK-Deco]

I think that Aura matte has a little lower sheen than Regal Matte.

I agree Dean, I love he sheen on it.

 

[davy crockett]

call me crazy

Why wouldn't you just go with an eggshell anyway? Little boys are the reason they make sheen.BTW SW has a little known product call Pro Mar 200 Low Sheen and for the money it is the bomb. I have used it successfully in the most demanding residences.If you have to have big labels for other reasons I understand.Best to ya':thumbup:

 

[bikerboy]

Why wouldn't you just go with an eggshell anyway?

We get lots of customer's who want the hiding of a flat, but the ability to scrub without burnishing.