Benjamin Moore Regal Select Exterior · High build
Thick, tough exterior paint.
Built to hide in fewer coats.
Regal Select Exterior is a premium, high-build 100% acrylic that goes on thick for excellent hide and grips hard to siding, trim and masonry. It's self-priming, resists fading, cracking, peeling and mildew, goes on down to 1.6 °C, and comes with a limited lifetime warranty.
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Benjamin Moore Regal Select Exterior High Build Paint
Regal Select Exterior is a premium, high-build 100% acrylic exterior paint engineered for excellent hide. It adheres powerfully to siding, trim and masonry, is self-priming on most surfaces, resists fading, cracking, peeling and mildew, applies down to 1.6 °C (35 °F), and carries a limited lifetime warranty. Choose Flat, Low Lustre or Soft Gloss.
Key Features
- High build: a thick film for excellent hide in fewer coats.
- Self-priming on wood, fibre cement, hardboard, aluminum and cured masonry.
- Durable finish that resists fading, cracking, peeling and mildew, with excellent colour retention.
- Low-temperature application down to 1.6 °C, quick drying.
- Limited lifetime warranty for the original residential purchaser.
- Low VOC (40–45 g/L), soap-and-water clean-up.
Where to Use It
Wood, hardboard, fibre cement, cedar shake, vinyl and aluminum siding, unglazed brick, concrete, stucco, cinder block and primed metal. Exterior use only. Not for walking surfaces. On vinyl siding, don't use a colour darker than the original or with an LRV below 55 unless it's in Benjamin Moore's Colours for Vinyl palette. For decks, see Woodluxe.
Finishes, Sizes and Colours
- Flat (1–3 @ 85°): siding, stucco and masonry.
- Low Lustre (10–15 @ 60°): most siding.
- Soft Gloss (45–60 @ 60°): trim, doors, shutters and railings.
946 mL and 3.79 L in every finish. Tinted to any Benjamin Moore colour, and we can match colours from other brands. Compare with Aura Exterior.
Specs & Coverage
| Type | 100% acrylic high-build exterior latex |
| Coverage | 250–350 sq ft (23.3–32.5 m²) per 3.79 L. Soft Gloss 275–375 sq ft |
| Coats | 2 on bare surfaces, 1 or 2 over existing paint |
| Dry time (25 °C, 50% RH) | Touch: 1 hour. Recoat: 4 hours. Washable after 2 weeks |
| Application temperature | 1.6–32 °C (Soft Gloss to 37.7 °C), air and surface |
| VOC | Flat 40.3, Low Lustre 40, Soft Gloss 44.8 g/L |
| Application | Brush, roller or airless spray (1,500–2,500 PSI, 0.013–0.017 tip; Soft Gloss 0.011–0.015) |
| Thinning | Max 236 mL water or K518 Extender per 3.79 L |
| Clean-up | Warm soapy water. Mineral spirits rinse for spray equipment |
Application Guide
- Check the weather: air and surface at least 1.6 °C and no rain forecast.
- Wash and prep: remove dirt, mildew, chalk and loose paint, and dull glossy areas.
- Prime where needed: Fresh Start on bleeding woods and pitted vinyl, metal primer on bare steel.
- Box your cans, then brush, roll or spray from unpainted into wet paint.
- Second coat after 4 hours.
- Keep your receipt for the warranty.
FAQ
1Regal Select Exterior or Aura Exterior?
Both are self-priming with a limited lifetime warranty. Regal costs less and builds thicker; Aura adds Colour Lock for the most fade-resistant colour.
2How much do I need for my house?
A 3.79 L can covers 250–350 sq ft per coat. Two coats on 1,500 sq ft of siding take about 9 to 12 cans.
3Can I paint vinyl siding?
Yes, in a colour no darker than the original and with an LRV of 55 or higher, or one from Benjamin Moore's Colours for Vinyl palette.
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 Regal Select Exterior
Premium protection, without the premium price.
You get the same limited lifetime warranty and cold-weather application as Aura Exterior, in a thick, high-build formula that costs less per can.
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High build, high hide
Goes on thick for excellent hiding and adheres powerfully to wood, siding and masonry, so you get solid coverage in fewer coats.
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Resists Canadian weather
A durable finish that resists fading, cracking, peeling and mildew on the paint film, with excellent colour retention. It goes on when it's as cool as 1.6 °C.
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Self-priming, lifetime warranty
No primer needed on wood, fibre cement, hardboard, aluminum or cured masonry. Backed by a limited lifetime warranty for as long as you live in your home.
For wood, hardboard, fibre cement, cedar shake, vinyl and aluminum siding, unglazed brick, concrete, stucco, cinder block and primed metal. Exterior use only, and not for decks or other walking surfaces.
Pick your finish
Three finishes, from siding to front door.
Tap a finish to select it in your order. All three come in 946 mL and 3.79 L.
Paint calculator
How much do I need?
Enter your house's outside length and width and the wall height to the eaves. We'll work out the cans, using 250 sq ft per 3.79 L, the low end of Benjamin Moore's coverage, since siding and masonry soak up more paint.
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Set up for a 36 × 28 ft two-storey house. Add gables separately (width × gable height ÷ 2 for each). Painting only the front, or just trim and doors? Enter that wall's size, or a 946 mL can often does a front door. Bare surfaces need two coats; previously painted surfaces 1 or 2. Big job? Ask us about pails and contractor quotes.
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.
Painting vinyl siding? Choose a colour no darker than the original with a Light Reflective Value (LRV) of 55 or higher, or one from Benjamin Moore's Colours for Vinyl palette. Darker colours absorb heat and can warp vinyl. Not sure? Ask us before you order. Screen colours are a guide, so try a colour sample on your house first.
Compare
Regal Select Exterior, Aura Exterior or Woodluxe?
Best exterior paint
Aura Exterior
- Best for
- The richest, most fade-resistant colour, especially deep shades in full sun.
- What you get
- Colour Lock technology, dirt pick-up resistance, four finishes and an 18.9 L pail in Low Lustre.
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Decks & wood siding
Woodluxe Stain
- Best for
- Decks, porches and other surfaces you walk on, plus wood siding and fences.
- What you get
- A solid stain made for horizontal and vertical wood. Regal Select Exterior isn't for walking surfaces.
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Best value
Regal Select Exterior
- Best for
- Siding, trim and masonry when you want premium protection at a lower price.
- What you get
- High-build hide, self-priming, 1.6 °C application and the same limited lifetime warranty.
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Specs
The details.
| Type | 100% acrylic high-build exterior latex |
|---|---|
| Finishes | Flat (1–3 @ 85°), Low Lustre (10–15 @ 60°), Soft Gloss (45–60 @ 60°) |
| Coverage | 250–350 sq ft per 3.79 L (Soft Gloss 275–375) |
| Coats | 2 on bare surfaces, 1 or 2 over existing paint |
| Dry time | Touch 1 hour. Recoat 4 hours. Washable after 2 weeks |
| Apply at | From 1.6 °C (35 °F) up to 32 °C (Soft Gloss 37.7 °C), air and surface |
| VOC | 40–45 g/L |
| Apply with | Nylon/polyester brush, premium roller or airless spray (0.013–0.017 tip; Soft Gloss 0.011–0.015) |
| Clean-up | Warm soapy water. Mineral spirits rinse for spray equipment |
| Tested | Mildew resistance (ASTM D3273/D3274, no growth), flexibility (no cracking), wind-driven rain and alkali resistance over primed masonry |
| Warranty | Limited lifetime, original residential purchaser, for as long as you live in the home |
How to apply
Get a pro finish.
- Check the weather. Air and surface at least 1.6 °C, no rain in the forecast, and early enough in the day to dry before evening dew.
- Wash and prep. Wash off dirt, mildew and chalk, scrape loose paint and dull glossy areas. Hose down eaves and porch ceilings.
- Prime where needed. Self-priming on wood, fibre cement, hardboard, aluminum and cured masonry. Use Fresh Start on cedar and other bleeding woods and on pitted vinyl, and a metal primer on bare steel.
- Box your cans on big jobs so the colour is consistent, then cut in and roll or spray, working from unpainted into wet paint.
- Second coat after 4 hours.
- Keep your receipt for the warranty, and wait 2 weeks before washing.
FAQ
Questions, answered.
What does "high build" mean?
It's a thicker formula that lays down a heavier film per coat. That gives excellent hide and a durable, protective finish, which helps on weathered siding and textured surfaces.
Regal Select Exterior or Aura Exterior?
Both are 100% acrylic, self-priming, apply in cool weather and carry a limited lifetime warranty. Regal Select Exterior costs less per can and builds thicker. Aura Exterior adds Colour Lock for the richest, most fade-resistant colour, plus a Satin finish and an 18.9 L pail.
How much paint do I need for my house?
A 3.79 L can covers 250–350 sq ft per coat (Soft Gloss 275–375). For 1,500 sq ft of siding, one coat takes about 5 to 6 cans, so two coats take about 9 to 12. Use the paint calculator above for your house.
How late in the season can I paint?
It can be applied when air and surface are as cool as 1.6 °C (35 °F). Cool, damp weather slows drying, so start after the morning dew is gone and finish early enough for it to dry before evening.
Do I need a primer?
Usually not. It's self-priming on wood, fibre cement, hardboard, aluminum and cured masonry. Prime cedar and other bleeding woods and pitted vinyl with Fresh Start, and bare steel with a metal primer.
Can I paint vinyl siding?
Yes, but don't use a colour darker than the original or with an LRV below 55, unless it's in Benjamin Moore's Colours for Vinyl palette. Darker colours absorb heat and can warp the siding. Ask us to check your colour.
Which finish should I choose?
Flat or Low Lustre for siding, stucco and masonry. Low Lustre is the most popular for siding. Soft Gloss for trim, doors, shutters and railings.
What does the lifetime warranty cover?
Benjamin Moore warrants that it won't blister or peel from properly prepared and primed surfaces, or wear through to the old paint, for as long as you live in your home. It's for the original residential purchaser, covers replacement paint (not labour), and needs your original receipt.
Can I use it on my deck?
No. It's not made for walking surfaces. For decks and porch floors, use a deck stain like Woodluxe.
Colours, sizes and shipping?
Any Benjamin Moore colour (Color Stories colours aren't available in exterior paint), and we can match other brands. 946 mL and 3.79 L in every finish. Tinted paint is made to order, so it's final sale. We ship across Canada, free on most orders over $249, or pick up free in Mississauga.
Ready to refresh your exterior?
Not sure about the colour? Try a colour sample on your house, book a Virtual Colour Consultation, or ask our team for a quote on a big job.