<p>zipyourlips got the name of the stuff I used the Aura bath & Spa - it is over 6 years ago and still looks perfect in my bathroom (walls and ceiling)</p>
<p>Aura from BM is 67$/gallon!
Very expensive</p>
<p>Artloversplus…we learned a long time ago that you actually get what you pay for with paint. There is no sense cheating it out. You usually end up,spending about the same amount because of,the need for multiple coats. Plus the better paints go on so much more smoothly.</p>
<p>We just painted a downstairs bathroom with one gallon of paint that cost us $45. But no primer was needed,and it rolled on as smooth as could be.</p>
<p>Ok</p>
<p>For the last three days, we painted the large 3bd “house” with BM paint. Thanks for your advise, the paint has super low VOC and it is much better than the usual HomeDepot Bear Paint. We had 4 painters and they worked very fast, we painted not only the walls but also the doors and trims. All told, we had over 110 man hours. I did not even think it will take that long, but it did. The trick is to near match the color of the existing paint so no primers and one coat will do. Also, an empty house will make the job lot easier and faster. We also removed all the plates and fixtures to make the job a professional look.</p>
<p>We have BM flat on our bathroom ceilings, however they put an additive in the paint so you can scrub it. </p>
<p>Have always used eggshell/satin for all walls and ceilings. Behr paints worked well for us last time around. Middle of the road versus cheap or expensive. Read the latest from Consumer Reports (in our local library)- is it worth twice the cost in most cases???</p>
<p>^^Behr, not Bear…</p>
<p>Whats different is that BM paint is low VOC and Behr is not. It makes a difference in the smell during and after application. Price wise, the “paint with primer” price is about the same at $35/Gal. While BM has Aura which is super expensive.</p>
<p>BM also has a “contractor’s” line, which you cannot buy as a walk in retail customer. I was offered that because I “look and act” like a contractor.</p>
<p>I usually agree with Consumer Reports ratings overall but do not understand how they (consumers) give Behr interior paint such high marks. I used their premium primer/paint “all-in-one” just one time on an entry wall 2 years ago. Was painting over a darker color with a lighter color. The Behr paint peeled after I started pulling blue masking tape off the wall (30 minutes later), taking my venetian plaster finish with it! Behr said the wall was dirty, I waited too long to remove the tape, and various other accusations by customer service-- all not true. They eventually reimbursed me the $450.00 cost to re-texture one entry wall and the cost of the original gallon of paint. I’m “old school”… primer is for priming and paint is for painting. I like Zinsser Bulls Eye 1-2-3 primer. If there is any question as to the stability of the coat you are painting over, I would first prime it so you don’t have any problems. I like Benjamin Moore Regal Select, their top quality paint, that doesn’t have a primer in it. </p>
<p>^^ @jshain
You need to hire a professional. I had 4 professional painters did this job, they Never put tapes on the wall, the tapes are to hold down plastic sheets that covers the cabinet or the stair case. I did learn from them and now can do a fair job without tape on the wall as well, except I am 2-3 time slower than the professionals.</p>
<p>artlover, I was only painting out one wall at the time otherwise I always use pro painters.</p>
<p>eggshell</p>