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Old 01-16-2009
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Default Benjamin Moore Aura vs Sherwin Williams Harmony?

Gotta get the paint tonight or tomorrow...Fresh Aire is out (too much work!)

We have a Sherwin Williams reasonably close...anyone try their "Harmony" low VOC paint?

I am reading good things re: Benjamin Moore Aura paint...anyone else want to chime in???
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really liked the sherwin williams. it was very thick and looks fantastic. i did need two coats, but i could have put it in thicker the first time- i just didn't want it to splatter.
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We used Sherwin Williams Harmony throughout our house and it was great. I'd recommend it to anyone. Basically no odor.
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I haven't tried the SW stuff, but we used the Benjamin Moore Aura in one room not too long ago and we were very happy with it.
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I think my sister used the Aura paint and her living room and dining room look fantastic.. no smell at all!
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Overall, Benjamin Moore is better paint than Sherwin Williams (we bought a money pit and have repainted every surface, so we have plenty of experience with both!) so I would say go with Benjamin Moore!
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We used Sherwin Williams Harmony paint in our old place and loved it. It painted well and there was really no smell. So another vote for Sherwin Williams Harmony painted.
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Love Aura. Haven't used SW.
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Love Aura. Haven't used SW.
Ditto.

Could easily do one coat with Aura, using the right tools and technique. Even with a dark color over light/white.
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Used BM Aura for baby room - won't use it again. Difficult to apply, and while low toxic - it still smells.
 

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