Might be interesting to try a blind ‘taste test’ (Pepsi Challenge), rolling and cutting in from two unmarked (label covered up) cans - one containing SW Duration and the other containing Regal Select. It might also be cool to see you painting with the product, and pointing out some features as you paint. Gimmicky? Maybe. But perhaps worth trying. Thanks for another outstanding video.
Thanks for the vidyas! I am not a professional painter but I painted the entirety of my old house, top to bottom, some rooms many times. Am currently painting my new home. Just BG info… Anyway, I’m sure you already know this but I’ll share just in case bc it helps me with Ben Moore paint. My #1 brush is the Purdy pro extra 2.5” angled but for Regal Select I really like the Wooster Alpha. It’s a really good match but I’m probably not as fast as you.
haha. Nice observation. My favorite load out is Duration matte for walls, Promar Ceiling for ceilings, and Duration semi for trim. As far as eggshell paints Regal Select Eggshell is the best in my opinion. The Duration doesn't come in an eggshell.... hence, Regal Select is my favorite eggshell. Also we have clients who prefer Benny Moore paint, so we have to have a load out for them as well. I'm sure we'll have something new next month that is our favorite :)
My dad had his own painting business for 50 years and did many high end jobs and this was his go-to paint. I would say 95% of the jobs he did he used the Benjamin Moore Regal line. He did a lot of high end jobs and always applied one coat of primer and two coats of finish and his reasoning was that the primer offered a new canvas for the new color that was going to be applied. He liked to use flat on the ceiling and eggshell on the walls and then used Satin Impervo (oil) on the doors and woodwork, though towards the end he did take a liking to the Advance line for the doors and woodwork. In bathrooms and kitchens he used the Satin Impervo but also started using the Benjamin Moore Kitchen and Bath line which does a pretty good job as well. While he did prefer Benjamin Moore paints, he always said that you get what you pay for and you should always use a high quality paint and he said Sherwin Williams, Prat and Lambert and Pittsburgh Paints were very good and also for woodwork there is a paint company called "FIne Paints of Europe" that is very good but that paint is very pricey and it also can be difficult to find as not many stores carry it.
This video is an older video. In 2023 they reformulated Regal Select (the can looks different now). The new formulation has quite a few issues that have yet to be addressed. That’s why we’re using emerald for almost all of our interior walls nowadays.
We sell Regal for bathrooms all the time. The whole Regal line has anti-microbial, just like Duration. Aura Bath&Spa was designed to prevent streaking in a Matte finish caused by surfactant leaching.
To my knowledge there is a significant difference between Regal Select and the Duration line of paints from Sherwin Williams. Yes, they do both have anti-microbial properties, but Duration also has moisture blocking technology (similar to Bath & Spa) that helps prevent leaching, which Regal does not have. Most of the paint failures I see in bathrooms have to do with moisture penetrating the finish, which is why in bathrooms that have a moisture producing element, such as a bath or shower, we always use either Bath & Spa from Benjamin Moore or Duration or Emerald from Sherwin Williams. In a bathroom that has high ceilings and good ventilation you can get away with a less protective paint, particularly on the walls. But, if it gets super steamy you'll probably run into issues eventually with a product like Regal Select.
If using eggshell, for walls. What product would you recommend for trim/doors and then ceilings? Maybe, pearl for trim and doors and flat for ceiling? Ofc, specific to Benjamin Moore line.
For Benny Moore we like the Super Hide flat for ceilings. For trim we like the Scuff X in semi gloss. Some painters like the Regal Select semi gloss as well for trim. Happy 4th!
Do you find regal select eggshell easy to touch up? My tenants tend to leave small nail holes on the walls and I want to be able to touch them up quickly after patching without having to repaint the whole wall, but not sure if eggshell sheen would make the blemishes very obvious....
That may not be the best application for your rentals. It is very common to use flat paint on the walls and ceilings in rentals. It touches up the easiest, and generally durability is not the main concern.
@@SuperVassarBrothers thank you for the response! May I ask why rentals don’t have to worry abt durability? I thought Bc there will be quite a bit it wear and tear, it will be easier to use durable paint and have it last for longer? (Such as just scrubbing clean vs repainting)
To a point. A corona cortez is my favorite brush for this type of paint and I’d say it’s more of a medium stiffness brush. If you use a brush like a corona Vegas which is all soft bristles then cutting in will be quite slow.
So this video is a few years old and they recently changed the formula for this product. It's quite a bit harder to work with now. Our crew and others have been having issues with it sagging. My suggestion would be to let your cut-ins dry completely before rolling. Particularly on the second coat.
Thank you for the review! Can you do one for Ben Interior too? And do you have any experience with Benjamin Moore’s simply white? I would love to use it throughout my rental but heard it often takes more than two coats to cover.....(the original walls are an off white so not dark colors)
I will add that to the list of paints to review. Whether or not the Simply White will cover has more to do with the quality of paint you use. It's common for folks to use a flat paint everywhere in a rental. It's not super durable, but it covers well and touches up easily.
I will likely be doing a lot more comparison videos. I've done a few videos on priming. That's not a bad idea to talk about primer vs "all-in-one" paints. Spoiler alert paint and primer in one is nonsense. The inside joke is that that product was created by marketing departments and not the chemistry lab.
An argument can be made that Aura performs better with deep base (dark colors) than Regal. In my experience there's not a need to go with Aura over Regal Select for the majority of applications.
Hi. We use Regal eggshell all the time in kitchens. If you want more sheen and washability you could use the Pearl (there version of satin). We haven't used the Pearl Regal Select much, so I don't have a strong opinion on that product. Whatever you prefer my friend. The eggshell has been great for us and our clients.
This has been a game changer for my diy self. It's just fantastic!
Glad you like the paint Gr8th! We like it too.
Might be interesting to try a blind ‘taste test’ (Pepsi Challenge), rolling and cutting in from two unmarked (label covered up) cans - one containing SW Duration and the other containing Regal Select. It might also be cool to see you painting with the product, and pointing out some features as you paint. Gimmicky? Maybe. But perhaps worth trying. Thanks for another outstanding video.
Not a bad idea Rt L. We'll put that in the idea bin. Thanks for watching
Thanks for the vidyas! I am not a professional painter but I painted the entirety of my old house, top to bottom, some rooms many times. Am currently painting my new home. Just BG info…
Anyway, I’m sure you already know this but I’ll share just in case bc it helps me with Ben Moore paint. My #1 brush is the Purdy pro extra 2.5” angled but for Regal Select I really like the Wooster Alpha. It’s a really good match but I’m probably not as fast as you.
Very nice. I have used those brushes a bit, but my go-to is the Corona Cortez 2 1/2 inch sashed. I'll be doing a video on them in the near future :)
Man every few months you have a new favorite paint.
haha. Nice observation. My favorite load out is Duration matte for walls, Promar Ceiling for ceilings, and Duration semi for trim. As far as eggshell paints Regal Select Eggshell is the best in my opinion. The Duration doesn't come in an eggshell.... hence, Regal Select is my favorite eggshell. Also we have clients who prefer Benny Moore paint, so we have to have a load out for them as well. I'm sure we'll have something new next month that is our favorite :)
My dad had his own painting business for 50 years and did many high end jobs and this was his go-to paint. I would say 95% of the jobs he did he used the Benjamin Moore Regal line. He did a lot of high end jobs and always applied one coat of primer and two coats of finish and his reasoning was that the primer offered a new canvas for the new color that was going to be applied. He liked to use flat on the ceiling and eggshell on the walls and then used Satin Impervo (oil) on the doors and woodwork, though towards the end he did take a liking to the Advance line for the doors and woodwork. In bathrooms and kitchens he used the Satin Impervo but also started using the Benjamin Moore Kitchen and Bath line which does a pretty good job as well. While he did prefer Benjamin Moore paints, he always said that you get what you pay for and you should always use a high quality paint and he said Sherwin Williams, Prat and Lambert and Pittsburgh Paints were very good and also for woodwork there is a paint company called "FIne Paints of Europe" that is very good but that paint is very pricey and it also can be difficult to find as not many stores carry it.
Your dad sounds like a master of his craft. All great advice. 50 years is a great accomplishment for any business. My hat goes off to him.
My Ben Moore guy quoted me 120$ for a gallon of satin impervo😭
I’m confused… per Benjamin Moore all of the Regal line has mildew and mild protectant in it. You specifically say it doesn’t
At the time of the filming it did not have the mildew protectant. If something has changed that is news to me.
You called this paint mayonnaise in a not complimentary way in your SW Emerald review. What changed in your opinion of it?
This video is an older video. In 2023 they reformulated Regal Select (the can looks different now). The new formulation has quite a few issues that have yet to be addressed. That’s why we’re using emerald for almost all of our interior walls nowadays.
Another great review and thank you so much!
Thanks Patrick
We sell Regal for bathrooms all the time. The whole Regal line has anti-microbial, just like Duration. Aura Bath&Spa was designed to prevent streaking in a Matte finish caused by surfactant leaching.
To my knowledge there is a significant difference between Regal Select and the Duration line of paints from Sherwin Williams. Yes, they do both have anti-microbial properties, but Duration also has moisture blocking technology (similar to Bath & Spa) that helps prevent leaching, which Regal does not have. Most of the paint failures I see in bathrooms have to do with moisture penetrating the finish, which is why in bathrooms that have a moisture producing element, such as a bath or shower, we always use either Bath & Spa from Benjamin Moore or Duration or Emerald from Sherwin Williams.
In a bathroom that has high ceilings and good ventilation you can get away with a less protective paint, particularly on the walls. But, if it gets super steamy you'll probably run into issues eventually with a product like Regal Select.
@@SuperVassarBrothers I'm yet to see a product failure in any bathroom with the 549. If you have I'd be interested to see it.
If using eggshell, for walls. What product would you recommend for trim/doors and then ceilings? Maybe, pearl for trim and doors and flat for ceiling? Ofc, specific to Benjamin Moore line.
For Benny Moore we like the Super Hide flat for ceilings. For trim we like the Scuff X in semi gloss. Some painters like the Regal Select semi gloss as well for trim. Happy 4th!
Memories of better days. RIP Regal Select.
I know right!? 🪦😔
What? What happen to it? I just bought Regal Select Matt - is there a problem with the paint?
Do you find regal select eggshell easy to touch up? My tenants tend to leave small nail holes on the walls and I want to be able to touch them up quickly after patching without having to repaint the whole wall, but not sure if eggshell sheen would make the blemishes very obvious....
That may not be the best application for your rentals. It is very common to use flat paint on the walls and ceilings in rentals. It touches up the easiest, and generally durability is not the main concern.
@@SuperVassarBrothers thank you for the response! May I ask why rentals don’t have to worry abt durability? I thought Bc there will be quite a bit it wear and tear, it will be easier to use durable paint and have it last for longer? (Such as just scrubbing clean vs repainting)
Is it true that a stiffer brush is best for a thicker paint?
To a point. A corona cortez is my favorite brush for this type of paint and I’d say it’s more of a medium stiffness brush. If you use a brush like a corona Vegas which is all soft bristles then cutting in will be quite slow.
Do you do wet on dry on this paint when it comes to rolling after cutting in? Asking because this stuff dries super fast
So this video is a few years old and they recently changed the formula for this product. It's quite a bit harder to work with now. Our crew and others have been having issues with it sagging. My suggestion would be to let your cut-ins dry completely before rolling. Particularly on the second coat.
Thank you for the review! Can you do one for Ben Interior too? And do you have any experience with Benjamin Moore’s simply white? I would love to use it throughout my rental but heard it often takes more than two coats to cover.....(the original walls are an off white so not dark colors)
I will add that to the list of paints to review. Whether or not the Simply White will cover has more to do with the quality of paint you use. It's common for folks to use a flat paint everywhere in a rental. It's not super durable, but it covers well and touches up easily.
@@SuperVassarBrothers thank you so much!
Do you plan to do a video on the differences in paint brands and importance of primer vs all in one?
I will likely be doing a lot more comparison videos. I've done a few videos on priming. That's not a bad idea to talk about primer vs "all-in-one" paints. Spoiler alert paint and primer in one is nonsense. The inside joke is that that product was created by marketing departments and not the chemistry lab.
Great overview. Thank you.
You are most welcome! Thanks for watching!
Kelly Moore acryplex satin? I have mainly switched to Kelly Moore
I'll have to check that out. I've never tried any Kelly Moore products.
Is there any advantage in using Aura over the Regal?
An argument can be made that Aura performs better with deep base (dark colors) than Regal. In my experience there's not a need to go with Aura over Regal Select for the majority of applications.
Would you recommend using this for the kitchen? or should I use a satin finish?
Hi. We use Regal eggshell all the time in kitchens. If you want more sheen and washability you could use the Pearl (there version of satin). We haven't used the Pearl Regal Select much, so I don't have a strong opinion on that product. Whatever you prefer my friend. The eggshell has been great for us and our clients.
@@SuperVassarBrothers Awesome! Another question, is egg shell fine for the laundry room? I appreciate the quick response. Liked and subbed
I've been using Regal since 19 91 and I love it!
Used to be 16 bucks a gallon LOL
Can't even get a quart for that now :(
Ace hardware in Dallas Texas $63
Sounds about right for this product currently. Unfortunately prices continue to rise. Hopefully it'll chill out soon 😬
@@SuperVassarBrothers $82 at Ace in NYC. 😢
Have you tried Valspar signature? What great paint.
I have and I’d still put Duration, Emerald, and Regal Select well ahead of it.