Paint for doors and trim - Help

10 years ago

I went to Benjamin Moore yesterday to pick up paint for my interior doors and trim. I had intended to get the Soft Gloss/Satin finish because I had just used it on an exterior door and really liked it. However, I learned that their interior paint doesn't come in a Satin finish. My choices for trim are "Pearl" and "Semi Gloss."

I used the Regal Select on the exterior door and really liked the way it handled so I wanted to continue with the same thing. I've used the Aura before on interior walls and while I really love the way it turned out, it was not easy to work with. The Regal Select was a breeze and didn't dry too fast as I was working.

Should I go with Pearl or Semi-Gloss? Pearl is a finish between Eggshell and Satin and while they recommend it for doors and trim, it has just the slightest detectable gloss.

This post was edited by jellytoast on Sat, Jan 4, 14 at 11:27

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cookncarpenter
10 years ago
I have used the pearl on woodwork, and while it is a beautiful velvety finish, it is not as washable as the semi gloss.
Really depends on your lifestyle- (kids,pets etc...)
catbuilder
10 years ago
Why don't you use Satin Impervo?
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jellytoast
Original Author
10 years ago
I kind of wanted to go with something tried and true, and I'm not familiar with Satin Impervo. I also wanted a water-base paint.

I didn't realize their was a paint forum here, so I'll do a little research over there.
vedazu
10 years ago
I love Impervo and insist on it for all woodwork and cabinets. Painters would rather not bother, but it produced a wonderful surface.
jellytoast
Original Author
10 years ago
Isn't Impervo an oil based paint? I believe that they have a water-based version as well, but when people say they love Impervo, I don't know which they are referring to.

This post was edited by jellytoast on Sun, Jan 5, 14 at 16:19
vedazu
10 years ago
Impervo is oil based--and being phased out, little by little. Paint it up while it's still around!
catbuilder
10 years ago
There is an oil-based (alkyd) Impervo and a waterborne Impervo. I've only ever used the waterborne, and it's a dream. I also like the Advance.
jellytoast
Original Author
10 years ago
Thank you catbuilder. I definitely do not want to use an oil-based paint. I think I may give the waterborne Impervo a try. Does it have a slower dry time like the Regal, or fast like the Aura?
olympia776
10 years ago
I'd probably do cabinet coat which is made by a company owned by BM, It's a nice satin finish and water based.
goodbyekitty
10 years ago
I think we just got through using the BM oil based paint. If it were spring or early fall I'd probably use it again but the smell bothered me and I couldn't open the doors or windows.

I think it actually almost fried one of my plants! It started to droop really really bad and I've had it a long time.