Benjamin Moore Command · HP3920 Satin · HP3900 Gloss
Doors, railings, metal.
Built to take a beating.
Command is Benjamin Moore's waterborne acrylic urethane enamel for the surfaces that get grabbed, kicked and weathered. It sticks to metal, wood, concrete and more, dries to the touch in 15 minutes, and holds up inside and out, in satin or gloss and almost any colour.
15 mindry to the touch*
In & outUV-resistant
$99.903.79 L from
$249+ships free in Canada
*At 25 °C and 50% humidity. Recoat in 1 hour, back in service in 24 hours.
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Benjamin Moore Command Acrylic Urethane Enamel, Interior/Exterior
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Benjamin Moore Command Waterborne Acrylic Urethane Enamel
Benjamin Moore Command is an extremely durable, single-component, interior/exterior, UV-resistant acrylic urethane enamel for multiple surfaces. It offers tenacious adhesion, abrasion resistance, early block resistance and flexibility, with a fast return to service. Available in Satin (HP3920) and Gloss (HP3900).
Key Features
- Multi-surface: galvanized and non-ferrous metals, primed steel, wood, concrete, masonry, fibreglass, drywall and plaster.
- Fast: touch dry in 15 minutes, recoat in 1 hour, return to service in 24 hours.
- Interior/exterior and UV-resistant.
- Low VOC: under 50 g/L, CDPH emissions certified.
- Ready-mixed White, Black, Bronzetone (satin) and Safety Yellow (gloss), or tinted to most Benjamin Moore colours.
3.79 L and 18.9 L. Do not apply below 1.7 °C (35 °F) or at 90% humidity or higher. Not for immersion, hot tire pickup, or as a whole-house exterior paint over wood.
Specs & Coverage
| Type | Waterborne acrylic urethane enamel |
| Sheen | Satin (20–30 @ 60°) or Gloss (85+ @ 60°) |
| Coverage | 350–450 sq ft (32.5–41.8 m²) per 3.79 L |
| Dry time (25 °C, 50% RH) | Touch: 15 minutes. Recoat: 1 hour. Service: 24 hours |
| VOC | Under 50 g/L |
| Application | Brush, roller or airless spray (1,500–2,500 PSI, .013–.017 tip) |
| Clean-up | Warm soapy water |
Application Guide
- Clean with an oil and grease emulsifier; remove loose paint and rust.
- Degloss glossy or alkyd surfaces by sanding, or prime with HP1750.
- Prime new steel with HP1100; galvanized metal and wood can take Command direct.
- Apply 1 or 2 coats; recoat after 1 hour.
FAQ
1Can I use it outside?
Yes, it's interior/exterior and UV-resistant.
2Satin or gloss?
Gloss is shinier and easiest to clean; satin hides flaws better.
3How much do I need?
A 3.79 L can covers 350–450 sq ft per coat.
Canada Shipping
- Enjoy free shipping in Canada on orders over $249. Yukon, NWT, Nunavut not included.
Winter Shipping:
- From December to April, shipping outside of Ontario and Quebec is limited.
- Returns accepted within 35 days from the date of delivery.
- Custom tinted paints are classified as Final Sale items and are not eligible for return or store credit.
Why Command
One tough finish for nearly everything.
Front doors, steel frames, handrails, shelving and cabinets all need paint that won't chip, stick or fade. Command is a single-component acrylic urethane, so you get that toughness without mixing two parts.
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Sticks to almost anything
Tenacious adhesion on galvanized and non-ferrous metals, primed steel, wood, concrete, masonry, fibreglass, drywall and plaster.
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Fast and tough
Touch dry in 15 minutes, recoat in 1 hour, back in service in 24 hours. Excellent abrasion resistance and early block resistance, so doors don't stick shut.
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Inside and out
UV-resistant and flexible outdoors, and water-based with under 50 g/L VOC for indoor jobs. Satin or high gloss.
Not for immersion service, hot tire pickup on garage floors, over Kynar-type finishes, or as a whole-house paint over wood siding. Don't apply below 1.7 °C (35 °F) or at 90% humidity or higher. MPI 153/161 (satin), 154/164 (gloss).
Paint calculator
How much do I need?
Enter the width and height of what you're painting. We'll work out the cans, using 350 sq ft per 3.79 L, the low end of Benjamin Moore's coverage so you don't run short.
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Set up for a 3 × 7 ft door, both sides (6 × 7 ft), with 2 coats. For railings, width × height gives a generous estimate. Painting a lot of doors or a facility? The calculator switches to the 18.9 L pail when it works out cheaper.
Colour ideas
Start with the favourites.
Browse by colour family. Tap a colour to use it for your order, or search every Benjamin Moore colour in the box above Add to cart.
Ready-mixed, no tinting needed
Ready-mixed colours come straight from Benjamin Moore, so there's no tinting wait. Bronzetone and the safety colours are approximate on screen. You can also search them by name in the colour box. Screen colours are a guide, so try a colour sample first.
Compare
Command, Rust-A-Void or Collection Alkyd?
Toughest, fastest, water-based
Command
- Best for
- Doors, railings, metal and high-wear surfaces, inside and out.
- What you get
- Acrylic urethane in satin or gloss. Recoat in 1 hour, soap-and-water clean-up.
- From
Rusty metal, oil-based
Coronado Rust-A-Void
- Best for
- Outdoor railings, gates and fences, especially over rust.
- What you get
- Alkyd polyurethane rust-preventive enamel in premixed colours.
- From
Classic oil finish, interior
Collection Alkyd
- Best for
- Interior trim, doors, cabinets and railings when you want a true oil-based finish.
- What you get
- Traditional alkyd satin enamel. Mineral spirits clean-up.
- From
Interior trim and cabinets only? ADVANCE levels like oil with water clean-up. See all Benjamin Moore paints.
Specs
The details.
| Type | Single-component waterborne acrylic urethane enamel, interior/exterior |
|---|---|
| Sheens | Satin HP3920 (20–30 @ 60°). Gloss HP3900 (85+ @ 60°) |
| Use on | Galvanized and non-ferrous metals, primed steel, wood, concrete, masonry, fibreglass, drywall, plaster |
| Coverage | 350–450 sq ft (32.5–41.8 m²) per 3.79 L |
| Coats | 1 or 2 |
| Dry time | Touch 15 minutes. Recoat 1 hour. Foot traffic 4 hours. Service 24 hours |
| Apply at | Not below 1.7 °C (35 °F) or at 90%+ humidity. Surface ideally 10–37.7 °C |
| VOC | Under 50 g/L |
| Apply with | Nylon/polyester brush, premium roller, or airless spray (1,500–2,500 PSI, .013–.017 tip) |
| Thinning | Not needed. If required, up to 236 mL water per 3.79 L |
| Clean-up | Warm soapy water |
| Colours | Ready-mixed White (01) and Black (80); Bronzetone (62) satin; Safety Yellow (10) and Safety Red gloss. Or tinted to most Benjamin Moore colours |
| Certified | CDPH emissions certified, LEED v4 and CHPS eligible |
Dry times at 25 °C and 50% humidity. Cool, humid weather takes longer. Protect from freezing.
How to apply
Get a finish that lasts.
- Clean it. Remove grease, oil, dirt and wax with an oil and grease emulsifier like HP6000. Scrape or wire-brush loose paint, rust and mill scale.
- Dull the gloss. Sand glossy surfaces and old alkyd paint until they're fully dull with a sanding sponge. Can't dull it? Prime with HP1750 Waterborne Bonding Primer.
- Prime if needed. New steel and iron: HP1100 Acrylic Metal Primer. Drywall and plaster: an acrylic primer like Drywall Primer. Galvanized metal, aluminum and wood can take Command direct.
- Stir and apply 1 or 2 coats with a good brush, roller or airless sprayer, working from unpainted areas back into wet paint.
- Recoat after 1 hour. Light use after 4 hours, back in full service after 24 hours.
- Clean up right away with warm soapy water. Don't leave paint sitting in spray hoses or guns.
FAQ
Questions, answered.
What can I paint with Command?
Metal, wood, concrete, masonry, fibreglass, drywall and plaster, inside or out. It's made for things that take a beating: steel doors and frames, handrails, railings, shelving, cabinets, shutters, piping, stairs and ramps, curbs and safety markings.
Satin or gloss?
Gloss (85+ at 60°) is the shiniest and easiest to wipe clean, and gives doors and railings a classic high shine. Satin (20–30 at 60°) has a softer, lower sheen that hides surface flaws better. Both have the same toughness and dry times.
Can I use it outside?
Yes. It's an interior/exterior, UV-resistant acrylic urethane for doors, railings, shutters and trim. It isn't meant as a whole-house paint over wood siding. For that, use Aura Exterior or Regal Select Exterior.
Do I need a primer?
Often not. On galvanized and other non-ferrous metals, and on wood, Benjamin Moore allows 1–2 coats of Command direct after proper cleaning. New steel and iron should be primed with HP1100 Acrylic Metal Primer. Drywall and plaster need an acrylic primer, like Drywall Primer. Glossy or old alkyd paint must be sanded dull, or primed with HP1750 Waterborne Bonding Primer.
How fast does it dry?
Dry to the touch in 15 minutes, ready to recoat in 1 hour, foot traffic in 4 hours and back in service in 24 hours, at 25 °C and 50% humidity. Cool, humid weather slows it down.
How cold can it be when I paint?
Don't apply it if the air, surface or paint is below 1.7 °C (35 °F), or when humidity is 90% or higher. For the best results, Benjamin Moore lists a surface temperature of 10–37.7 °C (50–100 °F).
Can I use it on floors?
It's rated for foot traffic, stairs and ramps, but not for floors that get hot tire pickup, like garages. For a garage floor, see INSL-X GarageGuard.
What colours can I get?
Ready-mixed White (01) and Black (80) in Satin or Gloss, plus Bronzetone (62) in Satin, and Safety Yellow (10) and Safety Red in Gloss. Or get it tinted to most Benjamin Moore colours: pick your sheen, then search your colour. Tinted paint is made to order, so it's final sale.
How much do I need?
A 3.79 L can covers 350–450 sq ft per coat. A standard door is about 21 sq ft per side, so one can does several doors with two coats. Use the calculator above.
Does it smell? How do I clean up?
It's water-based, under 50 g/L VOC and CDPH emissions certified, so it's low odour. Clean tools with warm soapy water, and flush spray equipment with warm water right away.
Sizes and shipping?
3.79 L cans and 18.9 L pails. We ship across Canada, free on most orders over $249, or pick up free in Mississauga.
Ready for a finish that holds up?
Not sure about the colour, sheen or primer? Try a colour sample or ask our team. We've been helping painters and contractors since 1997.