Exterior Paints
| Included | |
|---|---|
| Best Use | Luxury homes, harsh climates |
| Stain Resistance | No |
| Base / Resin Type | 100% Acrylic w/ Color Lock® |
| Coverage (sq ft/gal) | 350–400 |
| Dry Time (Touch) | ~1 hr |
| Recoat Time | 4 hrs |
| Rain Resistance | ✅ 1–2 hrs |
| Temperature Range | ≥35°F |
| Sheen Options | Flat, Low Lustre, Satin, SG |
| Durability / Features | Max fade/mildew/chalk resistance |
| Self-Priming | Yes (most surfaces) |
| VOC Content | <50 g/L |
| Certifications | Green Seal, MPI, LEED, SCAQMD |
| Cleanup | Soap & water |
| Estimated Price | ~$80–105/gal |
| Included | |
|---|---|
| Best Use | Premium siding & trim |
| Stain Resistance | No |
| Base / Resin Type | 100% Acrylic |
| Coverage (sq ft/gal) | 350–450 |
| Dry Time (Touch) | 1–2 hrs |
| Recoat Time | 3–4 hrs |
| Rain Resistance | ✅ 1–2 hrs |
| Temperature Range | ≥35°F |
| Sheen Options | Flat, Low Lustre, Soft Gloss |
| Durability / Features | Long-lasting finish |
| Self-Priming | Yes |
| VOC Content | <50 g/L |
| Certifications | MPI, LEED, SCAQMD |
| Cleanup | Soap & water |
| Estimated Price | ~$65–85/gal |
| Included | |
|---|---|
| Best Use | Moisture-prone / rainy zones |
| Stain Resistance | No |
| Base / Resin Type | Modified Acrylic Resin |
| Coverage (sq ft/gal) | 250–400 |
| Dry Time (Touch) | 60 min |
| Recoat Time | 4 hrs |
| Rain Resistance | ✅ 60 mins |
| Temperature Range | ≥35°F |
| Sheen Options | Flat, Low Lustre |
| Durability / Features | Water protection + mildew |
| Self-Priming | Yes (some substrates) |
| VOC Content | <50 g/L |
| Certifications | LEED v4, SCAQMD |
| Cleanup | Soap & water |
| Estimated Price | ~$55–65/gal |
| Included | |
|---|---|
| Best Use | Commercial / volume projects |
| Stain Resistance | No |
| Base / Resin Type | 100% Acrylic |
| Coverage (sq ft/gal) | 350–400 |
| Dry Time (Touch) | 1–2 hrs |
| Recoat Time | 4 hrs |
| Rain Resistance | ✅ 2–3 hrs |
| Temperature Range | ≥35°F |
| Sheen Options | Flat, Low Sheen, Gloss |
| Durability / Features | Solid commercial durability |
| Self-Priming | Often needs primer |
| VOC Content | <50 g/L |
| Certifications | MPI, LEED |
| Cleanup | Soap & water |
| Estimated Price | ~$45–55/gal |
| Included | |
|---|---|
| Best Use | Concrete floors, patios |
| Stain Resistance | No |
| Base / Resin Type | Epoxy-modified Acrylic Latex |
| Coverage (sq ft/gal) | 500–600 |
| Dry Time (Touch) | ~1 hr |
| Recoat Time | 4 hrs |
| Rain Resistance | 24 Hours (requires full cure) |
| Temperature Range | >50°F |
| Sheen Options | Low Sheen, Gloss |
| Durability / Features | Washable, foot-traffic durable |
| Self-Priming | Yes (clean concrete) |
| VOC Content | ~45 g/L |
| Certifications | Green Seal aligned |
| Cleanup | Soap & water |
| Estimated Price | ~$38–45/gal |
| Included | |
|---|---|
| Best Use | Trim, doors, metal, siding |
| Stain Resistance | No |
| Base / Resin Type | Acrylic Urethane (Waterborne) |
| Coverage (sq ft/gal) | 350–450 |
| Dry Time (Touch) | 15 min vertical / 1 hr floor |
| Recoat Time | 1 hr |
| Rain Resistance | ✅ 1 hr |
| Temperature Range | ≥35°F |
| Sheen Options | Satin, Gloss |
| Durability / Features | Abrasion, corrosion resistant |
| Self-Priming | Yes (most surfaces) |
| VOC Content | ~50–100 g/L |
| Certifications | MPI #115, #138, #157, LEED v4 |
| Cleanup | Soap & water |
| Estimated Price | ~$55–65/gal |
| Included | |
|---|---|
| Best Use | Rusted metal, gates, railings |
| Stain Resistance | No |
| Base / Resin Type | Alkyd (Oil-Based) |
| Coverage (sq ft/gal) | 300–450 |
| Dry Time (Touch) | 2–4 hrs |
| Recoat Time | 16 hrs |
| Rain Resistance | 24 Hours (requires full cure) |
| Temperature Range | >50°F (best in warm dry weather) |
| Sheen Options | Semi-Gloss |
| Durability / Features | Rust-inhibitive, metal-penetrating |
| Self-Priming | Primer or direct-to-metal |
| VOC Content | High (~400 g/L) |
| Certifications | MPI #23 (Alkyd), Rust-Inhibitive Spec |
| Cleanup | Mineral spirits / solvent |
| Estimated Price | ~$55–70/gal |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Best Use | Luxury homes, harsh climates | Premium siding & trim | Moisture-prone / rainy zones | Commercial / volume projects | Concrete floors, patios | Trim, doors, metal, siding | Rusted metal, gates, railings |
| Stain Resistance | Not included in BM Aura Exterior | Not included in BM Regal Select EXT | Not included in BM Element Guard | Not included in BM Ultra Spec EXT | Not included in BM Floor & Patio Enamel | Not included in INSL-X Command | Not included in Coronado Rust-A-Void (Oil-Based) |
| Base / Resin Type | 100% Acrylic w/ Color Lock® | 100% Acrylic | Modified Acrylic Resin | 100% Acrylic | Epoxy-modified Acrylic Latex | Acrylic Urethane (Waterborne) | Alkyd (Oil-Based) |
| Coverage (sq ft/gal) | 350–400 | 350–450 | 250–400 | 350–400 | 500–600 | 350–450 | 300–450 |
| Dry Time (Touch) | ~1 hr | 1–2 hrs | 60 min | 1–2 hrs | ~1 hr | 15 min vertical / 1 hr floor | 2–4 hrs |
| Recoat Time | 4 hrs | 3–4 hrs | 4 hrs | 4 hrs | 4 hrs | 1 hr | 16 hrs |
| Rain Resistance | ✅ 1–2 hrs | ✅ 1–2 hrs | ✅ 60 mins | ✅ 2–3 hrs | 24 Hours (requires full cure) | ✅ 1 hr | 24 Hours (requires full cure) |
| Temperature Range | ≥35°F | ≥35°F | ≥35°F | ≥35°F | >50°F | ≥35°F | >50°F (best in warm dry weather) |
| Sheen Options | Flat, Low Lustre, Satin, SG | Flat, Low Lustre, Soft Gloss | Flat, Low Lustre | Flat, Low Sheen, Gloss | Low Sheen, Gloss | Satin, Gloss | Semi-Gloss |
| Durability / Features | Max fade/mildew/chalk resistance | Long-lasting finish | Water protection + mildew | Solid commercial durability | Washable, foot-traffic durable | Abrasion, corrosion resistant | Rust-inhibitive, metal-penetrating |
| Self-Priming | Yes (most surfaces) | Yes | Yes (some substrates) | Often needs primer | Yes (clean concrete) | Yes (most surfaces) | Primer or direct-to-metal |
| VOC Content | <50 g/L | <50 g/L | <50 g/L | <50 g/L | ~45 g/L | ~50–100 g/L | High (~400 g/L) |
| Certifications | Green Seal, MPI, LEED, SCAQMD | MPI, LEED, SCAQMD | LEED v4, SCAQMD | MPI, LEED | Green Seal aligned | MPI #115, #138, #157, LEED v4 | MPI #23 (Alkyd), Rust-Inhibitive Spec |
| Cleanup | Soap & water | Soap & water | Soap & water | Soap & water | Soap & water | Soap & water | Mineral spirits / solvent |
| Estimated Price | ~$80–105/gal | ~$65–85/gal | ~$55–65/gal | ~$45–55/gal | ~$38–45/gal | ~$55–65/gal | ~$55–70/gal |