Exterior Painting of surfaces can often be challenging. Unpredictable Toronto weather, heights, landscaping and varied surfaces are all aspects that need to be considered. So when a job manager is planning and budgeting, the type of paint she decides upon plays a huge role.
For this job in the St Clair and Dufferin area of Toronto, Benjamin Moore’s Exterior Aura was used on almost every surface that we painted: aluminum fascia and eaves, wooden window frames, cedar shakes, concrete posts, and doors. This paint is the most revolutionary on the market for exterior work and has many benefits.
The waterbourne paint (also known as latex) comes in flat, low-lustre and semi-gloss finishes. The flat and low-lustre finishes have a very high hiding capability, so less coats are needed than conventional paint. We used these finishes on the surfaces that require maintenance, such as the window frames and cedar shingles.
Benjmain Moore Aura has one of the lowest VOC counts of any paint, making it the most eco-friendly choice. Volatile Organic Compounds are harmful to the environment and to people, so always make sure to choose paint with a low VOC number! (Aura has 45 grams/litre).
Lastly, Aura uses a new pigmentation system that ensures true colour and less fading. These qualities came in handy while we were painting the doors. Even though the doors were going red (always the hardest colour to obtain perfect coverage), they only needed 2 coats. And they look great!

By the end of the job, it was quite obvious that the paint we used made a huge difference. By applying fewer coats than typically needed with other paint, we saved time and spent less time at heights. The colours look rich and covered beautifully. The many different surfaces could have made this job a real challenge, but the work of the painters and Aura made it go nice and smoothly.

by Amelia