Now is the perfect time to turn your focus inside with a fresh DIY paint project. As with any home improvement venture, the quality of the outcome is only as good as the supplies and materials you put into it.

At Supershade South, we have everything you need to complete a painting project with professional results. Today, our paint experts will discuss the benefits of choosing a waterborne alkyd paint and the characteristics of our best waterborne alkyd paint, Benjamin Moore Advance® Interior Paint.

What Is Alkyd Paint?

Normal alkyd paint is a type of solution that suspends paint pigment and alkyd resin within a chemical solvent solution. Durable and resistant to moisture, this type of paint is often known for its sheen and durability. Alkyd paints are formulated to stand up to moisture-prone rooms and are great for the humid Florida weather as well as kitchens and bathrooms. It also paints easily over latex paint surfaces without the need for sanding.

Waterborne Alkyd Paint and Its Many Benefits

Traditional alkyd paints have a lot to offer, but there are a different category of alkyd paints, waterborne alkyd paints, with additional benefits.

Waterborne alkyd paint is composed of oil and water bases. Instead of suspending the paint pigments and alkyd resin in a chemical solvent, the color and resin are suspended in water. Waterborne alkyd paint has the durability and resistance of regular alkyd paint without toxic chemicals that emit dangerously high VOCs (volatile organic compounds) that contribute to air pollution and have negative side effects for the home environment.

Benjamin Moore Advance® Interior Paint: Our Best Waterborne Alkyd Paint

Benjamin Moore Advance® Interior Paint is our choice for waterborne interior paint. Perfect for painting doors, trim, and cabinetry, its waterborne alkyd mixture offers a premium finish. Benjamin Moore spent years creating a painting that would satisfy many different types of spaces. They understand that particular chemicals can prevent paint from delivering the perfect color.

Advance® Interior Paint provides the desired flow and leveling for a durable, smooth coating. It applies smoothly and boasts superior coverage. Its splatter-resistant quality makes it excellent for hard-to-paint surfaces. Advance® Interior Paint also cleans up easily with soap and water, so you do not need to worry about accidental spillage.

• Dries Quickly: Depending on your space’s temperature and humidity levels, Advance® Interior Paint can dry in as little as six hours and completely cure in five days.
• Resists Moisture: This waterborne alkyd paint is perfect for areas where humidity caused by steam and moisture is an issue. Advance® Interior Paint is an excellent choice for bathroom trim and kitchen cabinetry.
• Offered in an Array of Colors: The innovative Benjamin Moore Gennex® Color Technology delivers stunning, vibrant hues with unparalleled durability. You can select from Benjamin Moore’s over 3,500 colors from all across the color wheel. From soft neutrals and whites to deep bolds and airy pastels, you will find a choice to complement your décor. You can easily use our Color Catalog to select colors by families, trends, names, and collections.
• Applies Smoothly: You do not need to worry about sloppy, drippy applications. Advance® Interior Paint applies like a dream with self-leveling features and a polished outcome.
• Offers Advanced Durability: Alkyd paint is perfect for those busy spaces in your home because it guarantees limited scratching and chipping.
• Cleans Up in a Snap: Painting can be messy, but with Advance® Interior Paint, you don't need to worry about spills or splatters. You can easily clean them up with a damp, soapy cloth.
  

Waterborne Alkyd Paint Finishes

Selecting a finish is another crucial step in any painting project. We carry Benjamin Moore Advance® Interior Paint in three different sheens.

• Satin has a soft finish that is slightly more glossy than a classic eggshell finish. An excellent choice for busy rooms in your home, such as entryways, bathrooms, and kitchens, as well as for doors and trim, this sheen offers a rich luster.
• Semi-gloss and High Gloss offer an elegant, durable shine and are easy to keep clean. Glossy finishes are great for trim, millwork, doors, cabinetry, and furniture. This paint applies and covers like magic and will cure to a furniture-like finish.
  

The best part? No matter which sheen you choose, waterborne alkyd paint has a low level of VOCs, so you do not need to worry about unfavorable odors or dangerous fumes.

Shop Our Showroom for Benjamin Moore Advance® Paint Near Fort Lauderdale, FL

Supershade South has been South Florida's premier source for Hunter Douglas window treatments and Benjamin Moore paints for over two decades. Our team of experts is very knowledgeable about all our products and services and is eager to help you with any project, large or small.

When you are ready to learn more about the benefits of waterborne alkyd paint, set up an online consultation, and one of our friendly staff members will reach out. We are honored to serve the areas surrounding Fort Lauderdale, including Boca Raton, Hollywood, Plantation, Wilton Manors, Lauderdale by the Sea, and Victoria Park, Florida.