Benjamin Moore | Aura® Exterior Paint

Overview:

Aura exterior paint is a super premium quality, 100% acrylic exterior low lustre finish. Aura® Exterior combines the advantages of our proprietary Colour Lock® Technology, Gennex® Colour Technology, and latest resin technology to provide the ultimate exterior coating. Suitable for a variety of exterior substrates to provide a durable long-lasting finish with rich colours that resist fading and stand up to rain, snow, wind, and UV damage.

• Excellent fade resistance and gloss retention
• Proprietary Colour Lock® Technology for unparalleled color depth
• Breathable coating less prone to blistering, providing long-term durability
• Low temperature application down to 1.7 °C
• Limited Lifetime Warranty •
• Engineered with Gennex® Colour Technology
• Dirt pick-up resistant

Usage:

Exterior surfaces such as wood, fiber cement board, hard board, vinyl and aluminum siding, shakes, unglazed brick, concrete, stucco, cinder block and primed metal.

Coverage/3.79L:

• 23.2 – 32.5 sq. m. (250-350 sq. ft)
• High Build System Coverage: 14.9 – 24.6 sq. m. (160 – 265 sq. ft.)  

Surface Preparation:

Surfaces must be clean, dry and free of oil, grease, wax, rust, mildew, chalk and loose or scaling paint. Cement based water proofing paints should be removed. Glossy surfaces must be dulled. Un-weathered areas such as eaves, porch ceilings, overhangs and protected wall areas should be washed with an appropriate cleaner and rinsed with a strong stream of water from a garden hose or power washer to remove contaminants that can interfere with proper adhesion.

All new masonry surfaces must be power washed or brushed thoroughly with stiff fiber bristles to remove loose particles. New masonry substrates must be allowed to cure for 30 days before priming or painting. Poured or pre-cast concrete with a very smooth surface should be etched or abraded to promote adhesion, after removing all form release agents and curing compounds. Difficult Substrates: Benjamin Moore offers a number of specialty primers for use over difficult substrates such as bleeding woods, grease stains, crayon markings, hard glossy surfaces, or other substrates where paint adhesion or stain suppression is a particular problem. Your Benjamin Moore retailer can recommend the right problem-solving primer for your special needs.

Application:

Stir thoroughly before and during use. Apply one or two coats. For best results, use a premium Benjamin Moore® custom-blended nylon/polyester brush, premium Benjamin Moore® roller, or a similar product. Apply paint generously from unpainted area into wet area.  

• Brush: Nylon / polyester
• Roller: Premium Quality
• Spray, Airless: Pressure / 2,000 – 3,000 PSI Tip / 0.015 – 0.017

Under normal application conditions AURA® may be sprayed to achieve a high build one coat system over properly prepared substrates that are in good condition. Refer to Surface Preparation / Priming Sections for appropriate priming and preparation information.

High Build System Coverage: 14.9 – 24.6 sq. m. (160 – 265 sq. ft.) 6 – 10 mils wet film thickness.

Thinning/Cleaning:

Conditioning with Benjamin Moore® K518 Extender may be necessary under certain conditions to adjust open time or spray characteristics. Add K518 Extender or water - Max of 236 mL to 3.79 L of paint Never add other paints or solvents.

Clean Up:

Wash brushes, rollers, and other painting tools in warm soapy water immediately after use. Spray equipment should be given a final rinse with mineral spirits to prevent rusting.