{"product_id":"ben-premium-interior-acrylic-paint-primer","title":"ben® Premium Interior Acrylic Paint \u0026 Primer","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBenjamin Moore ben Premium Interior Paint \u0026amp; Primer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eben\u003c\/strong\u003e is Benjamin Moore's easy-to-use \u003cstrong\u003einterior acrylic paint and primer\u003c\/strong\u003e. It goes on smoothly, has \u003cstrong\u003eextended open time\u003c\/strong\u003e so you can even out areas before they dry, and touches up well. It's \u003cstrong\u003ezero VOC with low odour\u003c\/strong\u003e, scuff-resistant and self-priming on most surfaces. Choose from \u003cstrong\u003eMatte, Eggshell, Satin\/Pearl or Semi-Gloss\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZero VOC, low odour\u003c\/strong\u003e for occupied homes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePaint and primer in one:\u003c\/strong\u003e self-priming on drywall and most wood.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtended open time\u003c\/strong\u003e for fewer lap marks and easy touch-ups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScuff- and spatter-resistant\u003c\/strong\u003e, scrubbable finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExcellent hide\u003c\/strong\u003e with Gennex colour technology.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere to Use It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInterior walls, ceilings and trim in bedrooms, living rooms, kitchens, bathrooms and basements, over drywall, masonry, wallpaper, primed plaster, wood and metal, and acoustical ceilings. \u003cem\u003eInterior use only. Not for floors. Don't paint below 10 °C.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFinishes and Sizes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMatte:\u003c\/strong\u003e low sheen for walls and ceilings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEggshell:\u003c\/strong\u003e soft sheen, the go-to for most walls.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSatin\/Pearl:\u003c\/strong\u003e for kitchens, bathrooms and busy rooms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSemi-Gloss:\u003c\/strong\u003e for trim, doors and cabinets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e946 mL, 3.79 L (400–450 sq ft) and 18.9 L. Tinted to any Benjamin Moore colour, and we can \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/paint-colour-stain-caulking-matching\"\u003ematch colours from other brands\u003c\/a\u003e too. Enter the colour number and name when you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eben, Regal Select or Aura?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eben is the value choice for easy application and zero VOC. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/benjamin-moore-regal-select-interior-paint\"\u003eRegal Select\u003c\/a\u003e steps up in washability with stain-release technology for high-traffic rooms. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/aura-waterborne-interior-paint\"\u003eAura\u003c\/a\u003e is Benjamin Moore's top of the line for the richest, longest-lasting colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eSpecs \u0026amp; Coverage\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3.79 L:\u003c\/strong\u003e 400–450 sq ft (37.2–41.8 m²) per coat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e946 mL:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 100 sq ft. \u003cstrong\u003e18.9 L:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 2,000–2,250 sq ft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAcrylic-blended latex paint and primer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoats\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVOC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZero g\/L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDry time (25 °C, 50% RH)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTouch: 1 hour. Recoat: 2 hours. Full cure: 14 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10–32 °C (50–90 °F)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVolume solids\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e39% ± 2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNylon\/polyester brush, premium roller, airless spray (1,500–2,500 psi, 0.013–0.017 tip)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThinning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot normally needed. Max 236 mL water or K518 Extender per 3.79 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClean-up\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarm soapy water. Final mineral spirits rinse for spray equipment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCDPH emissions certified, Green Seal GS-11, MPI 44\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eApplication Guide\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrep.\u003c\/strong\u003e Clean off dirt, grease and mildew, scrape loose paint, sand edges smooth and dull glossy areas. Drywall must be free of sanding dust.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrime where needed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drywall and most wood need no primer. Use \u003ca href=\"\/products\/fresh-start-high-hiding-all-purpose-primer\"\u003eFresh Start High-Hiding All Purpose Primer\u003c\/a\u003e on cured plaster, a stain-blocking primer on bleeding woods and a metal primer on bare metal. Let new plaster or masonry cure 30 days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStir well\u003c\/strong\u003e and box (intermix) cans for large areas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut in, then roll,\u003c\/strong\u003e keeping a wet edge. The long open time helps you blend.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSecond coat\u003c\/strong\u003e after 2 hours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWait 14 days\u003c\/strong\u003e before scrubbing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tpp-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-num\"\u003e1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-q\"\u003eHow much ben paint do I need?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tpp-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach 3.79 L covers 400–450 sq ft per coat. A 12 × 12 ft bedroom with 8 ft ceilings has about 380 sq ft of wall, so two coats take about 2 gallons.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-num\"\u003e2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-q\"\u003eIs ben really zero VOC?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tpp-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Benjamin Moore lists ben at zero g\/L VOC with low odour, so it's a good fit for bedrooms, nurseries and homes you're living in while you paint.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-num\"\u003e3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-q\"\u003eDo I need a primer?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tpp-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eUsually not. ben is self-priming on drywall and most wood. Prime cured plaster, bleeding woods like cedar, and bare metal first.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-num\"\u003e4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-q\"\u003eHow many coats does ben need?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tpp-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlan on two coats for even colour and full durability, with 2 hours between coats.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-num\"\u003e5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-q\"\u003eben vs Regal Select: what's the difference?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tpp-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoth are Benjamin Moore paint and primers. ben is the value option, zero VOC with a long open time. Regal Select adds stain-release technology and better washability for kitchens, hallways and kids' rooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-num\"\u003e6\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-q\"\u003eWhich finish should I choose?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tpp-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eMatte for ceilings and bedrooms, Eggshell for most walls, Satin\/Pearl for kitchens and bathrooms, and Semi-Gloss for trim, doors and cabinets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-num\"\u003e7\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-q\"\u003eCan I get ben in any colour?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tpp-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. It's tinted to any of Benjamin Moore's 3,500+ colours, and we can match colours from other brands. Enter the colour name and number when you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Benjamin Moore","offers":[{"title":"Matte \/ 946ml","offer_id":31755739955255,"sku":"F624-004","price":29.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Matte \/ 3.79L","offer_id":31755739922487,"sku":"F624-001","price":75.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Matte \/ 18.9L","offer_id":40044229591095,"sku":"F624-005","price":369.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Eggshell \/ 946ml","offer_id":31755740020791,"sku":"F626-004","price":30.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Eggshell \/ 3.79L","offer_id":31755739988023,"sku":"F626-001","price":76.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Eggshell \/ 18.9L","offer_id":40044229623863,"sku":"F626-005","price":369.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Satin\/Pearl \/ 946ml","offer_id":31755740086327,"sku":"F628-004","price":30.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Satin\/Pearl \/ 3.79L","offer_id":31755740053559,"sku":"F628-001","price":77.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Satin\/Pearl \/ 18.9L","offer_id":40044229656631,"sku":"F628-005","price":379.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Semi-Gloss \/ 946ml","offer_id":31755740151863,"sku":"K627-004","price":31.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Semi-Gloss \/ 3.79L","offer_id":31755740119095,"sku":"F627-001","price":77.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Semi-Gloss \/ 18.9L","offer_id":40044229689399,"sku":"F627-005","price":379.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0062\/5400\/2231\/products\/BENInteriorCAQuartENGMATTE.png?v=1670018001","url":"https:\/\/thepaintpeople.com\/products\/ben-premium-interior-acrylic-paint-primer","provider":"The Paint People","version":"1.0","type":"link"}