The only con I've heard about Aura is the learning curve to use it and the price. No personal experience, but it's supposedly the ultimate paint. You'll want to either sand lightly to scuff up the semi-gloss sheen, or use a bonding primer (ie: Zinsser 123, BM Fresh Start All-purpose Primer).

No, you do not NEED a primer. Just do as the above poster said, scruff it up with some 100 grit paper, clean the dust off and paint away.

Thanks! Guess I'll have to research the "learning curve" on the paint.

I just did this exact same thing in my bathroom...20 yr-old semi gloss on the walls. I cleaned the walls well but that's it. I used 2 coats of Aura (didn't really need to, but I wanted maximum protection). Honestly, after reading a lot of the posts about Aura, I was a little anxious, but I had absolutely no problems. And it looks wonderful--no water marks from steam like before. However, be careful of hair spray--it will leave spots & I still have not found a way to remove them without taking off the paint as well. This is a problem with any paint, why doesn't someone create a "stain-resistant" paint, rather than just washable?

This is a problem with any paint, why doesn't someone create a "stain-resistant" paint, rather than just washable?

Back in the day, it was called "oil" and it had lead in it.