Benjamin Moore

Regal Select Interior Paint

Satin/Pearl · US · not yet reviewed

Check your container: This countdown is for the Satin/Pearl variant. Similar-looking versions may have different times.

How long before recoating Benjamin Moore Regal Select Interior Paint?

Short answer

Ready for another coat: 1–2 hours after application.
Safe to touch: 1 hour after application.
Paint, primer & patch

Coat timeline

Plan the next coat and final use separately

  1. 1
    ApplyUse the Satin/Pearl directions and prepare for walls, ceilings, and trim.
  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 coat1–2 hours

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

Manufacturer website: benjaminmoore.com

Conditions & fine print
  • Stated conditions: Not stated on the product page
  • Apply between 50°F and 90°F.
  • Temperature range: 50°F to 90°F
  • Region US. Formulas can differ between countries; check your container.
  • Safe to touch: Listed as dry time
  • 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 Report outdated information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 Interior Paint is listed here as the Satin/Pearl version for walls, ceilings, and trim. 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 Satin/Pearl; related versions can use different timing.
  • For walls, ceilings, and trim, pay particular attention to surface preparation, coat thickness and ventilation.
  • Listed as dry time.

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: Recoat time: 1–2 hours. Dry time: 1 hour. Conditions: Listed as dry time. These are the manufacturer’s stated times, not a guarantee.

How long should I wait between coats of this product?

Benjamin Moore states: Recoat time: 1–2 hours. 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 time: 1 hour. Conditions: Listed as dry time. These are the manufacturer’s stated times, not a guarantee.

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

Apply between 50°F and 90°F. Application temperature: 50°F to 90°F. Follow the product label for your conditions.

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