Benjamin Moore

Regal Select Exterior Paint (263 Soft Gloss)

Soft gloss · US · not yet reviewed

Check your container: This countdown is for the Soft gloss variant. Similar-looking versions may have different times.

How long before recoating Benjamin Moore Regal Select Exterior Paint (263 Soft Gloss)?

Short answer

Ready for another coat: 4 hours after application.
Safe to touch: 1 hour after application.
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Coat timeline

Plan the next coat and final use separately

  1. 1
    ApplyUse the Soft gloss directions and prepare for siding, trim, and doors.
  2. 2
    Next coatUse the listed recoat milestone; do not substitute touch-dry time.
  3. 3
    Normal useWait for the applicable handling, water or cure milestone.

Calculate the next coating step

When did this coat go on?
Conditions that affect drying
Where?
Thickness

Stated times

  • Safe to touch1 hour
  • Ready for another coat4 hours

From Benjamin Moore data sheet · checked 2026-10-25. Anything not listed isn’t stated by the manufacturer.

Manufacturer website: benjaminmoore.com

Conditions & fine print
  • Stated conditions: 77°F (25°C) and 50% relative humidity
  • High humidity and cool temperatures lengthen dry, recoat and service times. Do not apply when air or surface is below 35°F. No rain-ready time is published.
  • Temperature range: 35°F to —°F
  • Region US. Formulas can differ between countries; check your container.
  • Safe to touch: 77°F and 50% RH
  • Ready for another coat: 77°F and 50% RH; overnight for high-build
  • Entered from the manufacturer source; second review pending. Report outdated information
  • Actual results depend on preparation, thickness, ventilation, temperature, humidity, mixing and substrate.

Using this specific product

Benjamin Moore Regal Select Exterior Paint (263 Soft Gloss) is listed here as the Soft gloss version for siding, trim, and doors. For painting, the useful question is not simply whether the surface looks finished—it is whether the exact next-action milestone shown above has been reached.

Before you start

  • Confirm the package says Soft gloss; related versions can use different timing.
  • For siding, trim, and doors, pay particular attention to surface preparation, coat thickness and ventilation.
  • 77°F and 50% RH. 77°F and 50% RH; overnight for high-build.

How to check readiness

Test an inconspicuous area for firmness and blocking before normal use. Touch only a hidden edge first; a dry surface can conceal a soft layer underneath. Before recoating, confirm the first coat matches the manufacturer’s stated condition; if the maximum window passed, check whether sanding is required.

Avoid this mistake

Recoating too early can trap solvent or water; waiting much longer may require scuffing under the label directions.

Questions

How long does this product take to dry?

Benjamin Moore states: Dry to recoat: 4 hours; allow an overnight dry for a high-build system. Conditions: 77°F and 50% RH; overnight for high-build. Dry to touch: 1 hour. Conditions: 77°F and 50% RH. These are the manufacturer’s stated times, not a guarantee.

How long should I wait between coats of this product?

Benjamin Moore states: Dry to recoat: 4 hours; allow an overnight dry for a high-build system. Conditions: 77°F and 50% RH; overnight for high-build. These are the manufacturer’s stated times, not a guarantee.

How long until this product is safe to touch or handle?

Benjamin Moore states: Dry to touch: 1 hour. Conditions: 77°F and 50% RH. These are the manufacturer’s stated times, not a guarantee.

What affects how long this product takes to dry or cure?

High humidity and cool temperatures lengthen dry, recoat and service times. Do not apply when air or surface is below 35°F. No rain-ready time is published. Application temperature: 35°F to —°F. Follow the product label for your conditions.

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