Benjamin Moore Regal Select MoorGlo Soft Gloss is a premium acrylic exterior paint built for homeowners and painters who need lasting color and protection on every exterior surface. This 100% acrylic latex formula is fortified with advanced alkyd technology, delivering outstanding adhesion and a smooth finish that resists fading, cracking, and peeling for years.
MoorGlo gives your home a durable soft gloss appearance that holds up through every season. It is one of the best exterior paints Benjamin Moore offers for detailed exterior applications like shutters, window frames, and architectural accents.
Not all latex paints deliver the same level of protection. Standard latex paint typically lasts five to seven years before homeowners begin to see peeling, chalking, and fading. Acrylic exterior paint lasts 10 to 12 years under comparable conditions because the 100% acrylic resin binder creates a tougher, more flexible paint film.
That flexibility matters in every climate. Acrylic paint maintains adhesion across a wider temperature range than standard latex paints, so it resists cracking when temperatures drop and stays pliable during hot, humid summers. Homeowners who browse the full exterior paint collection at Paint Outlets will see that nearly every Benjamin Moore exterior product uses a 100% acrylic base for exactly this reason.
Acrylic exterior paint also provides better UV resistance and superior color retention. For homeowners who want solid weather protection at a value price point, Element Guard Exterior Paint is another acrylic option worth considering alongside MoorGlo.
What Makes MoorGlo One of the Best Exterior Paints
Benjamin Moore engineered MoorGlo with proprietary alkyd technology blended into a 100% acrylic latex base. That hybrid formula gives painters the flow and leveling of an oil-based paint with the easy cleanup and low VOC profile of a water-based acrylic exterior paint. MoorGlo is VOC compliant in every regulated area at just 42 grams per liter.
The paint is built with Gennex Color Technology, which delivers excellent color accuracy and superior color retention that keeps your house looking freshly painted year after year. Lighter exterior paint colors reflect more sunlight and can even help reduce cooling costs, making your color choice part of a smart long-term home strategy. Browse exterior home color favorites for curated palettes that complement any house style.
MoorGlo's soft gloss sheen creates a smooth, refined appearance on shutters, doors, and accent surfaces without the harshness of a full gloss finish. Coverage runs 450 to 500 square feet per gallon, and the paint dries quickly to touch in about three hours.
A warm, classic tone like Mesa Verde Tan pairs well with this sheen for a timeless exterior look on any house.
Where to Use MoorGlo Soft Gloss Exterior Paint
MoorGlo bonds to a wide range of exterior substrates, giving homeowners and painters the flexibility to use one acrylic exterior paint across multiple surfaces. It adheres well to primed or previously painted wood, engineered wood, shingles, cured masonry, stucco, cement block, poured concrete, aluminum, vinyl substrates, and primed metal.
For best results on new wood, apply a quality exterior primer first and follow with two coats of MoorGlo. On bleeding woods like cedar and redwood, a tannin-blocking primer such as Block Out Exterior Tannin Blocking Primer prevents stains from migrating through the finish coat. This step is critical for avoiding discoloration on the finished exterior.
Repaints are simpler. Previously painted surfaces in sound condition only need spot priming on bare areas before application. MoorGlo can be applied down to 35 degrees Fahrenheit, extending the painting season into early spring and late fall.
How Acrylic Exterior Paint Performs in Harsh Climates
Many homeowners know what weather does to a paint job. Freeze and thaw cycles, humid summers, snow, ice, and intense UV exposure all test an exterior coating's limits. MoorGlo's 100% acrylic formula resists cracking under those conditions because the paint film stays flexible as temperatures swing from below freezing to above 90 degrees.
Mildew resistance is built into the formula, so surfaces in shaded or humid areas stay cleaner for years. The paint's high water vapor permeance allows moisture to escape through the film rather than getting trapped beneath it, which is a leading cause of peeling and blistering on wood surfaces in humid climates.
For homeowners who want even higher durability, Aura Exterior Paint is Benjamin Moore's top-tier acrylic exterior paint with Color Lock technology. On older houses with hairline cracks, Regal Select Exterior High Build fills surface imperfections while delivering the same quality acrylic protection.
Acrylic vs Latex Exterior Paint: Cost and Value Over Time
Acrylic exterior paint typically costs more per gallon than standard latex, but the long-term value becomes clear when you consider how long each product lasts. Standard latex paints require a repaint every five to seven years, while acrylic formulas like MoorGlo last 10 to 12 years. That means fewer repaints, less labor cost, and less disruption to your home.
Homeowners who want an entry-level Benjamin Moore acrylic for a budget-conscious exterior project can start with Element Guard Exterior Paint. For contractors handling commercial-scale exterior applications, Ultra Spec EXT is a professional-grade acrylic option that balances quality and value on large paint jobs. Acrylic latex delivers the performance that determines how long your home stays protected.
When you factor in the extended lifespan and reduced repaint frequency, spending more per gallon on acrylic exterior paint makes financial sense for any homeowner or painter who plans to stay in a home for years.
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