COMPARISON

Interior paints compared by recoat time

This comparison uses the first applicable numeric milestone reported for each product. It is a planning aid, not a claim that the products are substitutes.

Fair-comparison rule: Read the exact milestone and conditions on each product page. Similar numbers may describe different tests, substrates or stages.

Comparison table

ProductManufacturer-stated minimumCondition/source
Zinsser (Rust-Oleum) B-I-N Shellac-Based Primer (Spray)
13 oz aerosol
30 minutes70–80°F and 50% RH
Benjamin Moore Aura Bath & Spa Paint
Matte
1 hoursAt manufacturer-stated conditions; temperature, humidity and film thickness can change drying time.
Benjamin Moore Aura Interior Paint
Matte
1 hoursSee product page
Benjamin Moore Aura Interior Paint
Matte
1 hoursAt manufacturer-stated conditions; temperature, humidity and film thickness can change drying time.
Benjamin Moore Aura Interior Paint
Eggshell
1 hoursAt manufacturer-stated conditions; temperature, humidity and film thickness can change drying time.
Benjamin Moore Aura Interior Paint
Satin
1 hoursAt manufacturer-stated conditions; temperature, humidity and film thickness can change drying time.
Benjamin Moore Aura Interior Paint
Semi-gloss
1 hoursAt manufacturer-stated conditions; temperature, humidity and film thickness can change drying time.
Benjamin Moore COMMAND Waterborne Acrylic Urethane
Satin
1 hoursAt manufacturer-stated conditions; temperature, humidity and film thickness can change drying time.
Benjamin Moore COMMAND Waterborne Acrylic Urethane
Semi-gloss
1 hoursAt manufacturer-stated conditions; temperature, humidity and film thickness can change drying time.
Benjamin Moore COMMAND Waterborne Acrylic Urethane
Gloss
1 hoursAt manufacturer-stated conditions; temperature, humidity and film thickness can change drying time.
Benjamin Moore Corotech High Solid Rapid Dry Gloss
High gloss
1 hoursAt manufacturer-stated conditions; temperature, humidity and film thickness can change drying time.
Benjamin Moore Fresh Start High-Hiding All Purpose Primer
White
1 hoursAt manufacturer-stated conditions; temperature, humidity and film thickness can change drying time.
Benjamin Moore Multi-Purpose Primer
White
1 hoursAt manufacturer-stated conditions; temperature, humidity and film thickness can change drying time.
Benjamin Moore Multi-Purpose Primer
Deep base
1 hoursAt manufacturer-stated conditions; temperature, humidity and film thickness can change drying time.
Benjamin Moore Regal Select Interior Paint
Satin/Pearl
1 hoursSee product page
Corotech V225 High Solid Rapid Dry Gloss
White
1 hoursAt manufacturer-stated conditions; temperature, humidity and film thickness can change drying time.
Corotech V225 High Solid Rapid Dry Gloss
Black
1 hoursAt manufacturer-stated conditions; temperature, humidity and film thickness can change drying time.
Corotech V225 High Solid Rapid Dry Gloss
Safety red
1 hoursAt manufacturer-stated conditions; temperature, humidity and film thickness can change drying time.
Corotech V225 High Solid Rapid Dry Gloss
Tint base
1 hoursAt manufacturer-stated conditions; temperature, humidity and film thickness can change drying time.
KILZ KILZ 2 Latex Gray Interior Water-Base Primer
Gray
1 hours77°F (25°C) and 50% relative humidity

What can change the order?

Temperature, humidity, film thickness, airflow, surface preparation and the meaning of the stated milestone can all change which product is appropriate. We preserve the manufacturer’s wording on the individual page so you can check the comparison before relying on it.

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