Don't believe everything you read.

CR is a good starting point for research, but you should consider other reliable sources for info too. One thing they can't test is how you apply paint in your home, the surface of your wall, the tools you use and what viscosity of paint you find easiest to handle.

Sky

CR doesn't rate products for "Professional Use". They are consumer grade testers. So what's the difference between Kilz and Aura? Go buy some, apply and find out for yourself.

Michael

Thanks for your replies. I happen to get the magazine and wondered about it since my entire house is painted in BM which I knew was good paint. I did have one problem with BM - they changed the sheen of eggshell since my house was painted - when I bought some for touch-up it was entirely different. Store said many customers complained that the eggshell was too shiny. Now it looks like I need to repaint everything.

they changed the sheen of eggshell since my house was painted - when I bought some for touch-up it was entirely different

Eggshell or any paint with a sheen is difficult at best to "touch up" even out of the same can.

I find eggshell paint will lose its' sheen after a few months so I don't think touching it up is advisable if you want a perfect wall. For that matter it might be better to touch up an old eggshell wall with just flat. I don't know, just a thought. We use BM for everything.

We had a new thermostat installed - went from an old round one to rectangular in shape. So I tried to touch-up that area and saw the difference in sheen. Pearl, the next step up in sheen, actually almost matched the original eggshell. The new eggshell looked almost flat in comparison.

did the sheen blend in over a few months?