Benjamin Moore Eco Spec · Zero VOC interior paint
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No paint smell.
Eco Spec is Benjamin Moore's greenest, lowest-odour paint. Zero VOCs and zero emissions, even after tinting. The low odour clears within an hour, and it's certified asthma & allergy friendly®. Made for nurseries, bedrooms and homes you're living in while you paint, and tinted to order in almost any Benjamin Moore colour.
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$69.99per 3.79 L, any finish
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Eco Spec Zero VOC Low Odour Interior Paint
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Benjamin Moore Eco Spec Zero VOC, Low Odour Interior Paint
Eco Spec is Benjamin Moore's greenest and lowest-odour interior paint. It has zero VOCs and zero emissions, even after tinting, and its low odour completely clears within an hour of application. It's certified asthma & allergy friendly® and Green Seal® certified, a 100% acrylic paint with excellent hide, great touch-up and a mildew-resistant coating. Choose Flat, Eggshell, Pearl or Semi-Gloss, all at the same price.
Key Features
- Zero VOC, zero emissions (0 g/L), even after tinting. CDPH emissions certified.
- Low odour that completely clears within an hour (Flat, Eggshell, Semi-Gloss).
- Certified asthma & allergy friendly®, Green Seal® GS-11 and Benjamin Moore Green Promise®.
- Resists common cleaners and disinfectants used in homes and healthcare facilities.
- Excellent hide, quick drying and great touch-up, with a mildew-resistant coating.
Where to Use It
Nurseries, bedrooms and homes you live in while painting, plus condos, rentals, hospitals, clinics, schools, offices and hotels. Over primed or previously painted drywall, masonry, plaster, wood, metal and wallpapered surfaces. Eligible for LEED v4 and MPI X-Green™ specs. Interior use only. Apply at 10–32 °C.
Finishes, Size and Colours
- Flat (2–4 @ 85°): ceilings and low-traffic walls.
- Eggshell (20–25 @ 85°): most walls.
- Pearl (20–35 @ 60°): kids' rooms, kitchens and bathrooms.
- Semi-Gloss (45–55 @ 60°): trim, doors and railings.
3.79 L cans. Tinted to any Benjamin Moore colour except Color Stories, and we can match colours from other brands. Compare with ben and Regal Select.
Specs & Coverage
| Type | 100% acrylic interior latex |
| Coverage | 400–450 sq ft (37.2–41.8 m²) per 3.79 L |
| Coats | 1 or 2 |
| Dry time (25 °C, 50% RH) | Touch: ½–1 hour. Recoat: 1–2 hours. Washable after 2 weeks |
| VOC | 0 g/L, zero emissions, even after tinting |
| Application | Nylon/polyester brush, premium roller, airless spray (0.013–0.017 tip) |
| Thinning | Not normally needed. Max 236 mL water or K518 Extender per 3.79 L |
| Clean-up | Warm soapy water. Mineral spirits rinse for spray equipment |
| Certifications | asthma & allergy friendly®, Green Seal® GS-11, CDPH, LEED v4 eligible, CHPS, MPI X-Green™, Class A (ASTM E-84) |
Application Guide
- Prep: clean off dirt, grease and mildew, scrape loose paint, sand edges smooth and dull glossy areas.
- Prime bare surfaces with Eco Spec Interior Primer (ask us to order it) or Fresh Start High-Hiding All Purpose Primer.
- Stir well and box cans for large areas.
- Cut in, then roll, keeping a wet edge.
- Second coat after 1–2 hours.
- Ventilate while painting and wait 2 weeks before washing.
FAQ
1Does Eco Spec smell?
Very little. It has zero VOCs, and Benjamin Moore says the low odour completely clears within an hour of application.
2Is it good for a nursery?
It's a popular choice: zero VOCs, zero emissions and certified asthma & allergy friendly®. Ventilate and let the room dry before it's used.
3How much do I need?
A 3.79 L can covers 400–450 sq ft per coat. Two coats on a 12 × 12 ft room take about two 3.79 L cans.
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 Eco Spec
For the rooms where air matters most.
Conventional paints get their smell from VOCs. Eco Spec has none, and no emissions either, so you can paint the rooms people live, sleep and heal in, and get back to using them sooner.
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Nurseries, bedrooms and allergies
Certified asthma & allergy friendly® and Green Seal® certified. A popular pick for a baby's room or anyone sensitive to smells.
02
Paint while you live there
The low odour clears within an hour, so it suits occupied homes, condos, rentals and quick turnovers where people need the room back fast.
03
Clinics, offices and schools
Resists common household and healthcare cleaners and disinfectants, has a mildew-resistant coating and meets strict green specs like LEED v4 and MPI X-Green™.
Certified asthma & allergy friendly®Green Seal® GS-11Zero VOC, zero emissionsCDPH emissions certifiedLEED v4 eligibleMPI X-Green™
Odour clearing within an hour applies to Flat, Eggshell and Semi-Gloss, per Benjamin Moore. Always ventilate while painting.
Pick your finish
Four finishes. One price.
Every finish is the same price per 3.79 L. Tap one to select it in your order.
Paint calculator
How much do I need?
Enter your room size. We'll work out the cans, using 400 sq ft per 3.79 L, the low end of Benjamin Moore's coverage so you don't run short.
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Two coats is best for a colour change. Doors count as 20 sq ft and windows as 15 sq ft. Eco Spec comes in 3.79 L cans, so we round up to whole cans.
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. It stays zero VOC in any colour.
Color Stories (CSP) colours can't be made in Eco Spec. Screen colours are a guide, so try a colour sample first, or get a designer's help with a Virtual Colour Consultation.
Compare
Eco Spec, ben or Regal Select?
Best value
ben
- Best for
- Budget-friendly refreshes, rentals and basements.
- What you get
- Zero VOC and low odour, paint and primer in one, and a long open time for fewer lap marks.
- From
Our best seller
Regal Select
- Best for
- Busy family rooms and Color Stories colours.
- What you get
- Stain release, so marks wash off with soap and water. Scrubbable and mildew resistant.
- From
Greenest, lowest odour
Eco Spec
- Best for
- Nurseries, allergies, occupied homes, clinics and green-spec projects.
- What you get
- Zero VOC and zero emissions, odour gone within an hour, certified asthma & allergy friendly®, resists cleaners and disinfectants.
- Price
Specs
The details.
| Type | 100% acrylic interior latex |
|---|---|
| Finishes | Flat (2–4 @ 85°), Eggshell (20–25 @ 85°), Pearl (20–35 @ 60°), Semi-Gloss (45–55 @ 60°) |
| Coverage | 400–450 sq ft per 3.79 L |
| Coats | 1 or 2 |
| Dry time | Touch ½–1 hour. Recoat 1–2 hours. Washable after 2 weeks |
| VOC | 0 g/L, zero emissions, even after tinting |
| Colours | White (01), or tinted to any Benjamin Moore colour except Color Stories |
| Apply at | 10–32 °C (50–90 °F) |
| Apply with | Nylon/polyester brush, premium roller or airless spray (0.013–0.017 tip) |
| Clean-up | Warm soapy water. Mineral spirits rinse for spray equipment |
| Certified | Asthma & allergy friendly®, Green Seal® GS-11, CDPH emissions, LEED v4 eligible, CHPS low emitting, MPI X-Green™, Benjamin Moore Green Promise®, Class A fire rating |
How to apply
Get a pro finish.
- Prep. Clean off dirt, grease and mildew, scrape loose paint, sand edges smooth and dull glossy areas.
- Prime bare surfaces. Benjamin Moore recommends Eco Spec Interior Primer for a fully low-odour system (ask us to order it), or Fresh Start primer. Sound painted walls just need spot priming.
- Stir well and box (intermix) cans for large areas.
- Cut in, then roll and keep a wet edge.
- Second coat after 1–2 hours.
- Ventilate while painting, and wait 2 weeks before washing the walls.
FAQ
Questions, answered.
Does Eco Spec smell?
Very little. It has no VOCs, the ingredients that give conventional paint its smell, and Benjamin Moore says its low odour completely clears within an hour of application (Flat, Eggshell and Semi-Gloss). Ventilate the room while you paint.
What do zero VOC and zero emissions mean?
Eco Spec has 0 g/L of VOCs, even after it's tinted, and is CDPH emissions certified. That means fewer airborne contaminants that can smell or irritate painters and the people living or working in the space.
Is Eco Spec good for a nursery?
It's a popular choice for nurseries. It's Benjamin Moore's greenest and lowest-odour paint, with zero VOCs and zero emissions, and it's certified asthma & allergy friendly®. Paint ahead of time if you can, ventilate, and let the room dry before it's used.
Is it certified asthma & allergy friendly?
Yes. Eco Spec is certified under the asthma & allergy friendly® Certification Program, and it's also Green Seal® certified and backed by Benjamin Moore's Green Promise®.
Can I paint while living in the house?
Its low odour makes it a good fit for painting occupied homes, condos and rentals. Keep the room ventilated, and close it off until the paint is dry to the touch, usually ½–1 hour.
Which finish should I choose?
Flat for ceilings and low-traffic walls, Eggshell for most walls, Pearl for kids' rooms, kitchens and bathrooms, and Semi-Gloss for trim, doors and railings. All four are the same price.
How much paint do I need?
A 3.79 L can covers 400–450 sq ft per coat. A 12 × 12 ft room with 8 ft ceilings, one door and one window has about 350 sq ft of wall, so two coats take about two 3.79 L cans. Use the paint calculator above for your room.
Do I need a primer?
Sound, previously painted walls only need bare spots primed. On new drywall, Benjamin Moore recommends Eco Spec Interior Primer for a fully low-odour system. Ask us to order it, or use Fresh Start.
Is it durable and washable?
Yes. After a 2-week cure it can be washed, and it resists common household and healthcare cleaners and disinfectants. It also has a mildew-resistant coating, which is why hospitals and clinics use it.
What colours and sizes are available? Do you ship?
Any Benjamin Moore colour except Color Stories (CSP), in 3.79 L cans. 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 at our Rockwood Village store in Mississauga.
Ready for paint you can live with?
Not sure about the colour? Try a colour sample, get a Palette Pyramid from our designer, or ask our team.