What is the difference between Benjamin Moore flat and matte?
Just so, what is difference between flat and matte paint?
Matte. According to Better Painters, matte finish paint is sometimes referred to as suede or velvet finish. Matte finish paint is low-gloss, but usually has more shine than flat finish paint. The small amount of gloss in matte finish paint gives it the ability to cover imperfections, while still being easy to clean.
Likewise, is Benjamin Moore matte paint washable? Several years ago, Benjamin Moore came out with their Aura line and that is when the matte finish was introduced. Matte is also available in Regal Select. And it is washable.
Accordingly, what is matte paint finish?
For the basics, the higher the sheen is of the paint, the higher the shine and ability to reflect light. Flat, or matte, paints offer no reflectivity of light, while semi-gloss and high-gloss paints reflect light, giving them a slight shine.
Which type of Benjamin Moore paint is best?
- Our pick. Benjamin Moore Regal Select. The best interior paint. This paint goes on easy and combines coverage, durability, and cleanability.
- Runner-up. Sherwin-Williams Cashmere. A fine, top-end paint.
- Budget pick. Benjamin Moore Ben. A cheaper option, but less coverage.