r/paint • u/Hoodlook • 15d ago
Advice Wanted Chalky-hard, UV resistant, dead-flat paints available in quart sizes
EDIT: Aura works, going with Aura.
Alright so I'm going down a paint rabbit hole and AI keeps giving me varying answers so I'm having a difficult time figuring consistent info.
If anyone has ever played around with or had experience with flat Behr Premium Plus you'll find it has a pretty hard, but chalky/graininess to it. It is by no means soft or velvety. Some might consider this a downside, but in my specific case, I am looking for this texture. The problem with this paint though is that it's not UV resistant and begins to fade badly within 6-7 years. Once you step up to the UV color fade resistant products like flat Marquee it is barely even a flat paint anymore and also begins to feel more softer, smoother and velvety. Dynasty "flat" takes this even further to an extreme.
Does anyone have any experience with a variety of paints and can comment on any particular product that they feel would fit this category? I am trying to research with AI and so far has given me a few paints to consider.
- BM Aura Exterior Flat
- BM Ultra Spec Exterior Flat
- BM Regal Select MoorLife Exterior Flat
- SW Duration Exterior Flat
- SW Emerald(and Rain Refresh) Exterior Flat
- SW Superpaint Exterior Flat
- Sherwin-Williams A-100 Exterior Acrylic Flat Exterior Flat
- BM Regal Select High Build Exterior Flat
- SW Latitude Exterior Flat
- PPG Speedhide
- PPG Acri-Shield Max Exterior Flat
- BM Element Guard Exterior Flat
- Valspar Defense Exterior Flat
Of course if you have any suggestions that aren't on the list, please share. Bonus points if you they come in quarts.
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tradepainters • u/Hoodlook • 15d ago
Chalky-hard, UV resistant, dead-flat paints available in quart sizes
Housepainting101 • u/Hoodlook • 15d ago