Benjamin Moore ben Interior Wall Paint Eggshell N626, 5 Gallon
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- Last seen at $259.95 at Benjamin Moore Paint Outlets on Nov 9.
Our take on the Benjamin Moore ben Interior Wall Paint Eggshell N626, 5 Gallon
Benjamin Moore ben is a waterborne interior wall paint in an eggshell finish, sold here in a 5-gallon bucket. It combines paint and primer in one coat, is zero-VOC and low-odor, and is built to resist scuffing and spatter. Eggshell sits between flat and semi-gloss: it wipes clean better than flat but shows less sheen than semi-gloss, which suits living rooms, bedrooms and hallways. Against premium lines like Benjamin Moore's Regal Select or Aura, ben is the value tier, with good hide and touch-up ease but less burnish and stain resistance than Aura.
- Paint and primer together saves a coat on many walls
- Zero-VOC and low odor, easier for occupied rooms
- Eggshell cleans better than flat without a strong shine
- Scuff- and spatter-resistant for easier maintenance
- Good hide on color changes
- Eggshell shows roller marks and flaws more than flat
- Less stain and burnish resistance than Benjamin Moore Aura
- Not ideal for bathrooms or trim, where semi-gloss or gloss holds up better
- Touch-ups can flash if the wall was rolled unevenly
Benjamin Moore ben Interior Wall Paint Eggshell N626, 5 Gallon prices at every store
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$259.95Checked Nov 9
Benjamin Moore ben Interior Wall Paint Eggshell N626, 5 Gallon price history
Lowest price we've seen: $259.95 on Nov 9 at Benjamin Moore Paint Outlets. Tracked across 1 store since Nov 9.
What reviewers say
Painters and homeowners generally rate ben as a solid mid-tier Benjamin Moore line: easy to apply, low odor and good coverage. Some find eggshell touch-ups visible and say it does not clean up as well as Aura.
- ApplicationPraisedReviewers say it rolls on smoothly and levels well.
- OdorPraisedOwners note the low odor makes painting occupied rooms easier.
- CoveragePraisedUsers report good hide, often in fewer coats than expected.
- Touch-upsMixedSome say touch-ups blend well; others see flashing on previously rolled walls.
- DurabilityCriticisedA few owners find it scuffs and cleans less well than Benjamin Moore's premium lines.
- SheenMixedEggshell is easy to wipe but shows roller marks and wall flaws more than flat.
From Benjamin Moore Paint Outlets
- Smooth and easy application, great for touch-ups
- Scuff-resistant for an easier to maintain finish
- Excellent hide
- Zero-VOC, low-odor
- Spatter-resistant formula that's easy to clean-up
- Paint and primer together
- Sizes
- Quart, Gallon, 5 Gallon
- Materials
- Acrylic Latex resin; VOC Level: 0.0
- Fit
- Interior use; MPI Rating: 44
- Sizing
- Two coats give full coverage and the best durability; allow 16 hours between coats. Dry to the touch in a couple of hours, full cure up to 30 days. Covers up to
- Care
- Cleanup with soap and water
- Guarantee
- 100% satisfaction guarantee
- Returns
- 30-day returns, hassle-free; no returns on tinted or non-stocked colors
- Shipping
- Ships nationwide; in stock, ships in 1-2 business days; free delivery on 50+ gallons; free local delivery limited to Oakland, Macomb, and Genesee County; curbsi
- Packs
- Quart, Gallon and 5 Gallon sizes offered
- In the box
- 5 Gallon of ben Waterborne Interior Paint - Eggshell N626
About the Benjamin Moore ben Interior Wall Paint Eggshell N626, 5 Gallon
This is Benjamin Moore ben Interior Wall Paint in an eggshell finish, color N626. It is a waterborne acrylic latex paint with primer built in, made for interior walls such as those in living rooms and bedrooms.
The formula is zero-VOC and low-odor. It is spatter-resistant, goes on smoothly and has excellent hide. The scuff-resistant finish is easier to maintain, and the paint works well for touch-ups.
Two coats give full coverage and the best durability. Allow 16 hours between coats. The paint is dry to the touch in a couple of hours and fully cures in up to 30 days. Clean up with soap and water.
- Brand
- Benjamin Moore
- Product line
- ben Waterborne Interior Paint
- Finish
- Eggshell
- Color
- N626
- Container size
- 5 gallon
- Material
- Acrylic latex resin
- VOC level
- 0.0 (zero-VOC)
- Use
- Interior
- MPI rating
- 44
- Type
- Paint and primer together
- Recoat time
- 16 hours between coats
- Dry time
- Dry to the touch in a couple of hours; full cure up to 30 days
- Coats
- Two coats for full coverage and best durability
- Care
- Clean up with soap and water
Specifications
- Size
- 5 Gallon
Questions and answers
- Is ben paint and primer in one?
- Yes. Benjamin Moore formulates ben as a paint and primer together, so many repaints need fewer coats, though dark color changes may still need two.
- Is eggshell good for bedrooms and living rooms?
- Yes. Eggshell gives a soft sheen that wipes clean better than flat while staying less shiny than semi-gloss, which suits low-traffic living spaces.
- How does ben compare with Aura?
- ben is the value line. Aura costs more and offers better stain, burnish and scrub resistance; ben is easier on the budget and fine for normal residential walls.
- Is it safe for occupied rooms?
- It is zero-VOC and low-odor, so it is a common choice for painting rooms in use, though ventilation is still sensible while it dries.
- Can I use it in bathrooms or on trim?
- It is an interior wall paint. For bathrooms and trim, a semi-gloss or gloss with higher moisture and scrub resistance holds up better.
- What is in the box?
- One 5-gallon bucket of ben Waterborne Interior Paint in Eggshell, finish code N626.
- Where is the Benjamin Moore ben Interior Wall Paint Eggshell N626, 5 Gallon cheapest?
- At Benjamin Moore Paint Outlets, for $259.95, as of our latest check.
