I spray cabinets for a living. Once you spray with Command, you will never seek out another product. You can't get better. Great finish. Amazingly fast dry time for supper fast turn over. Love this stuff.
@@dzuniga1414 I always prime. It's what customers expect. First I degrease. Then I sand with 180. Then I vacuum. Then I wipe or tack cloth. Then I oil prime with a sprayer. Then I sand with a sanding sponge. Yhen I vaccum. Then I wipe or tack cloth. Then I spray myn first coat. Sand with a sanding sponge, vacuum, wipe, Spray my final coat.
What about brushing and rolling? I’m so sick of spraying with all the drawbacks that come from it (overspray, set up, cleanup.. I just want to brush and roll
@@Painfulwhale360 Hey bud! Yes, it levels amazingly well via roll and brush. I would do a test first before actually painting just to make sure you like the finished product. I charge $200 per door and $100 per drawer. That includes all boxes...EVERYTHING.
Just got this product yesterday in my store. Immediately blown away. Tested on multiple surfaces (color card, stir stick, concrete floor, steel, aluminum, even cellophane) The flexibility and durability is impeccable.
Spraying this product I get some small bubbles that don’t pop before drying. I have found that thinning ~5% and laying down thinner coats in a single pass yielded very nice results free of bubbles. The TDS says 3-4.5 wet mils which was far to thick for a coating with this product IMO using my equipment - Apollo HVLp/7700 atomizer gun. Spraying lighter coats of ~1.5 wet mils gave me a very nice finish completely free of any air bubbles and an extremely smooth surface to build on.
Love this product ! PPG is decent also but I find the command works for spraying cabinets like a charm. Easy to get easy to spray easy to clean up. Love it
Used Command on all (so much) wood trim, breakfront, box beam ceilings, and staircase in a 1910 craftsman residence. Brilliant stuff. Paint was sprayed, second coat went down 30 minutes after the first. Was rock hard by the next morning.
Well, I am the fucker that bought a 1912 craftsmen home where the wood trim had already been painted. So maybe judge a little less, and you will be less of a fucker.
I can personally attest to the quality of this paint. I was using this on a custom wall unit using a Graco airless sprayer. Thr dry time ans handling is amazing. Within 15 min I was able to touch and move my projects around with no tackiness or fingerprints shown. This was a true game changer and huge time saver for me.
Thanks for taking the time to share your knowledge. I'm hearing that it's a lot like Advance without the insane 14-16 hour dry times. Also thin enough to spray via HVLP vs. requiring airless. Need to get my hands on it for an in person test.
I recently discovered that HVLP can mean the old-standard gravity-fed automotive style of gun that you connect to an air compressor, or the wagner-like handheld devices that appear to have a built-in pump and use suction-feed. I am not sure of the difference between the two in terms of air--whether the latter is a built-in air compressor or uses airless tech. As a former auto painter, I personally have experience only with automotive use of "HVLP" gravity fed, which is by the way, 10 times easier to setup and cleanup than an airless system which I recently found to be a nightmare and almost want to return it and find something I can spray cabinets with the old-fashioned HVLP way.
I have used it out of a Graco sprayer. It has an excellent finish. I used it on a few cabinet projects. Seems very strong. I just used it in my window trim and base moldings (also sprayed). I can see maybe having issues trying to roll and brush a ton of it. It dries very quick.
hey, i just want to thank you for your video; we showed your take on this product to a customer who was aleready quite interested to try it out. After our conversation, also with a colleague, he ended up buying two gallons for a project!!
The Benjamin Moore store salesman convinced me to use the Command for the concrete in my 10x10 room instead of the 2 part epoxy Corotech. I just rolled it today and looks very nice and dried super fast. I’m looking forward to see how long it holds up.
Command's adhesion is spectacular. It's coverage....not so much. Contrary to another comment on here, it dries super hard. It's ideal for cabinets. That said, I suspect it will deliver an optimal finish when sprayed. It simply dries to quickly to self-level, like Advance does. It's a game-changer in many ways.
Good to know as I absolutely LOVE the leveling of Advance and the hardness (after 30 days). Very sad to hear that Command will not self-level like Advance. :(
Ok so I just did my shop floor over top of a 2 part epoxy we sanded washed rinsed rinsed and rinsed again. Two coats of gloss command same day looks fantastic Seems to be gripping well it’s only Ben two days Long term I guess we’ll find out but so far looks killer
I love this stuff. The finish is so durable, and it goes on great. I've used it 3 times, all on wood, including 2 sets of poplar bookshelves, an entertainment center I built, and some dining room chairs. A+ product. The drying time does require you to work quickly, and to check for drips right away.
Great vid I have completed many kitchens with command, it doesn’t like heat. I had a 100% failure on a kitchen the dried too quick but was an easy fix as it sands great. When sprayed I find drying time same as scuff x when rolled it drys quicker. It bubbles a little and also leaves dimples if put on too heavy but otherwise a great product similar to Ml Campbell.
Can you throw paint chips on Command? Obviously I'd have to work in small areas and very fast, but I have a large amount of paint chips and Command seems like it would be perfect for my basement storage room concrete floor.
I can’t even find any information of this online. I see close matches on the BM website but not exactly what you’re showing here. And it seems like they don’t want to sell to non commercial consumers. I hate to go to the store to figure everything out. So I appreciate the quick introduction you’ve given us. I have concrete floors to do and would really like to use this.
Great review of Command. Thank you. I am painting a very smooth, 25 year old concrete basketball court in my yard and converting it to a pickleball court. It is in excellent condition and very smooth, and has never been painted or treated. How should I apply Command - with a sprayer? Will one coat be enough? Thank you, Roberto in NY
I actually used this as a waterproof wood stain since it dries transparent-hard to the touch & a glass like smooth to the touch/look,, almost like an acrylic finish.
Thanks for the review. Is this self-leveling or does it show brush marks/roping? If it does, is it possible to add something like Floetrol in it to make it self-leveling?
Spray will get you best finish because of how fast it dries. It is really designed for pro use and thus spray will yield the best results. It’s not homeowner friendly to apply with brush. Rollers can yield decent results with a short nap meant for smooth finish - 1/4” or less in my experience.
It's rugged enough for floors, however it's not good with hot tire pick up. So I wouldn't use it in a garage where I'm parking cars right after driving.
Would this product be acceptable for painting a kitchen table? I plan on spraying using a HVLP sprayer. Or would another product perform better for the applicatipn ?
Im not james but to answer your question just make sure you speak with your paint rep about vinyl safe paint and colors. It is possible with the right products
@@konradderheim9442 Agreed Konrad. You are correct! Most premium exterior paint sticks excellent to clean vinyl. You just have to be careful about painting it much darker than the original vinyl since it can warp and sag due to the additional absorption of heat when painting it a darker color. I'm a professional painting contractor in NY with 30 years field experience.
Hey, it is not the intended use for command. There is no need to prime with Stix. Ensure the tile is clean, and it wouldn't hurt to go over tile with a sanding sponge to degloss. Wait 24 hours between coats and a week before putting into service. There is so much variety with tile that I wouldn't guarantee adhesion. Good idea test command on small area first. Hope that helps....
Try it. Ask for sample. If you need durability then primer is a must. Who really knows tho have to check the work 40 years from now. In my opinion they have been working on this product for a very long time and it shows.
The way I see it... If it can stick to concrete, metal, wood ect, is advertised to be durable for cabinets and tile... Id just try my luck directly. With how fast it dried you could just paint something small as a test piece.
Ive tested this product on a bunch of old cabinet doors and all i did was sand the doors with 180 and 220 sandpaper followed by painting 2 coats of command on them and they hold up from chipping and peeling No problem. Sales rep from Ben Moore said thats all i needed to do and he was right.
Anyone painted this on sheet metal? I plan on painting my utility trailer. My paint salesman said this is the best. Want to make sure it would hold up to the salt on the roads during the winter and rocks from dirt roads. Also, should I use a primer?
Not a good option for rolling because of ugly stipple due to fast drying, it also pops and craters on the first coat, brushes okay-ish. Nice when sprayed though.
I have the same question. Sort of. The paint sounds strong enough but I'm concerned about it drying too fast and not having any self leveling. I want a home floor to be smooth enough to clean easily. Also I wonder if this paint needs primer on wood?
I had only until now used this for trim paint and I caulked the sh*t out of it and never had a problem whatsoever. Just my 2 cents but I don't know what you are talking about.
This paint not good. Bad paint. Has a lot of dots like sand. Lost a lot of money and time now i have to re paint. Before you spray check your cans make sure you have no dots like sand.
Lighter coats thinned might help you. I recently tested (thinned 6% by weight) with my Apollo HVLP and if applied to heavy I got bubbles (very small) that didn’t pop before drying. When I did a lighter pass it dried super smooth. So give it a shot on some test pieces and learn what works best. The paint is phenomenal when you get it applied properly with your equipment.
I spray cabinets for a living. Once you spray with Command, you will never seek out another product. You can't get better. Great finish. Amazingly fast dry time for supper fast turn over. Love this stuff.
Do you have to prime cabinets before painting with this product
@@dzuniga1414 I always prime. It's what customers expect. First I degrease. Then I sand with 180. Then I vacuum. Then I wipe or tack cloth. Then I oil prime with a sprayer. Then I sand with a sanding sponge. Yhen I vaccum. Then I wipe or tack cloth. Then I spray myn first coat. Sand with a sanding sponge, vacuum, wipe, Spray my final coat.
What about brushing and rolling? I’m so sick of spraying with all the drawbacks that come from it (overspray, set up, cleanup.. I just want to brush and roll
@@paulsharkey6673 also what do you charger per door/drawer?
@@Painfulwhale360 Hey bud! Yes, it levels amazingly well via roll and brush. I would do a test first before actually painting just to make sure you like the finished product. I charge $200 per door and $100 per drawer. That includes all boxes...EVERYTHING.
Just got this product yesterday in my store. Immediately blown away. Tested on multiple surfaces (color card, stir stick, concrete floor, steel, aluminum, even cellophane) The flexibility and durability is impeccable.
Do you need primer before applying?
Couldn't have said it better .
Hi , Is it best to apply with a paint sprayer on smooth, never painted concrete?
Spraying this product I get some small bubbles that don’t pop before drying. I have found that thinning ~5% and laying down thinner coats in a single pass yielded very nice results free of bubbles. The TDS says 3-4.5 wet mils which was far to thick for a coating with this product IMO using my equipment - Apollo HVLp/7700 atomizer gun. Spraying lighter coats of ~1.5 wet mils gave me a very nice finish completely free of any air bubbles and an extremely smooth surface to build on.
Love this product ! PPG is decent also but I find the command works for spraying cabinets like a charm. Easy to get easy to spray easy to clean up. Love it
Used Command on all (so much) wood trim, breakfront, box beam ceilings, and staircase in a 1910 craftsman residence. Brilliant stuff. Paint was sprayed, second coat went down 30 minutes after the first. Was rock hard by the next morning.
That just breaks my heart. These fuckers that want gray and white should just buy a newer build.
Well, I am the fucker that bought a 1912 craftsmen home where the wood trim had already been painted. So maybe judge a little less, and you will be less of a fucker.
I can personally attest to the quality of this paint. I was using this on a custom wall unit using a Graco airless sprayer. Thr dry time ans handling is amazing. Within 15 min I was able to touch and move my projects around with no tackiness or fingerprints shown. This was a true game changer and huge time saver for me.
Thanks for taking the time to share your knowledge. I'm hearing that it's a lot like Advance without the insane 14-16 hour dry times. Also thin enough to spray via HVLP vs. requiring airless. Need to get my hands on it for an in person test.
I recently discovered that HVLP can mean the old-standard gravity-fed automotive style of gun that you connect to an air compressor, or the wagner-like handheld devices that appear to have a built-in pump and use suction-feed. I am not sure of the difference between the two in terms of air--whether the latter is a built-in air compressor or uses airless tech. As a former auto painter, I personally have experience only with automotive use of "HVLP" gravity fed, which is by the way, 10 times easier to setup and cleanup than an airless system which I recently found to be a nightmare and almost want to return it and find something I can spray cabinets with the old-fashioned HVLP way.
I have used it out of a Graco sprayer. It has an excellent finish. I used it on a few cabinet projects. Seems very strong. I just used it in my window trim and base moldings (also sprayed). I can see maybe having issues trying to roll and brush a ton of it. It dries very quick.
This works great in cabinets
hey, i just want to thank you for your video; we showed your take on this product to a customer who was aleready quite interested to try it out. After our conversation, also with a colleague, he ended up buying two gallons for a project!!
The Benjamin Moore store salesman convinced me to use the Command for the concrete in my 10x10 room instead of the 2 part epoxy Corotech. I just rolled it today and looks very nice and dried super fast. I’m looking forward to see how long it holds up.
How did it hold up?
How did it hold up? I'm about to use it on my concrete floor.
How did it hold up?!?!??!??!!!!!
I'm curious as to how it held up? I'll be painting my outside concrete porch hopefully this weekend.
How did it hold up??
Command's adhesion is spectacular. It's coverage....not so much. Contrary to another comment on here, it dries super hard. It's ideal for cabinets. That said, I suspect it will deliver an optimal finish when sprayed. It simply dries to quickly to self-level, like Advance does. It's a game-changer in many ways.
Good to know as I absolutely LOVE the leveling of Advance and the hardness (after 30 days). Very sad to hear that Command will not self-level like Advance. :(
Dude that made advance is from my hq town, Panama City beach
I am going to seek him out.
Ok so I just did my shop floor over top of a 2 part epoxy we sanded washed rinsed rinsed and rinsed again. Two coats of gloss command same day looks fantastic Seems to be gripping well it’s only Ben two days Long term I guess we’ll find out but so far looks killer
So??? How's it holding up??
I love this stuff. The finish is so durable, and it goes on great. I've used it 3 times, all on wood, including 2 sets of poplar bookshelves, an entertainment center I built, and some dining room chairs. A+ product. The drying time does require you to work quickly, and to check for drips right away.
Thanks for the tips! Glad it worked out for you.
Great vid I have completed many kitchens with command, it doesn’t like heat. I had a 100% failure on a kitchen the dried too quick but was an easy fix as it sands great. When sprayed I find drying time same as scuff x when rolled it drys quicker. It bubbles a little and also leaves dimples if put on too heavy but otherwise a great product similar to Ml Campbell.
can/ should this be used on a concrete floor in a work shop garage?
Would you recommend this for a bedroom with concrete floors? trying to find a decent paint for the floors.
Can you throw paint chips on Command? Obviously I'd have to work in small areas and very fast, but I have a large amount of paint chips and Command seems like it would be perfect for my basement storage room concrete floor.
I can’t even find any information of this online. I see close matches on the BM website but not exactly what you’re showing here. And it seems like they don’t want to sell to non commercial consumers. I hate to go to the store to figure everything out. So I appreciate the quick introduction you’ve given us. I have concrete floors to do and would really like to use this.
Other than a few test markets it hasn't been released to the dealers yet.
If you take a gallon of satin and combine it with a gallon of gloss..would you get semi gloss?
Great review of Command. Thank you. I am painting a very smooth, 25 year old concrete basketball court in my yard and converting it to a pickleball court. It is in excellent condition and very smooth, and has never been painted or treated. How should I apply Command - with a sprayer? Will one coat be enough? Thank you, Roberto in NY
Did you use a sprayer? How did it turn out?
Great video! Thanks. Can this be used on wall tile in a shower area as well?
Will command in black colour! Does it cover with 2 coat of black on oil metal doors in the underground parking of my building?
I actually used this as a waterproof wood stain since it dries transparent-hard to the touch & a glass like smooth to the touch/look,, almost like an acrylic finish.
Can this be painted on cabinets?
I'm excited to use this on our stairs for a high traffic durability and also flexion.
I'm excited for you! 😁
How is it holding up on the treads.
@@craiggillott3920 Sorry, my husband is slow to get around to it. Finally doing it in the next couple months.
Command or Advance for kitchen cabinets?
Thanks for the review. Is this self-leveling or does it show brush marks/roping? If it does, is it possible to add something like Floetrol in it to make it self-leveling?
Definitely want to spray it. It dries super fast, and in my experience, doesn’t self level
Spray will get you best finish because of how fast it dries. It is really designed for pro use and thus spray will yield the best results. It’s not homeowner friendly to apply with brush. Rollers can yield decent results with a short nap meant for smooth finish - 1/4” or less in my experience.
Would you recommend on garage floors ? My concern is with tire pick up and moisture .
It's rugged enough for floors, however it's not good with hot tire pick up. So I wouldn't use it in a garage where I'm parking cars right after driving.
Could the Command paint be used on kitchen cabinets?
YES!!!
Yes. I'm hearing great things, although I have yet to use it myself. Hopefully soon.
Can it be used on a basement floor?
Sherwin-Williams has the best kitchen cabinets paint.
Does it work well with roller and brushes? I am afraid it will dry too fast in the tray after I pour it out.
Can I use it over oil base paint
DTM vs command for exterior door???
On a metal island range hood would I need primer?
Would this product be acceptable for painting a kitchen table? I plan on spraying using a HVLP sprayer. Or would another product perform better for the applicatipn ?
Hi John, I'd go with BM Advance, and you might need to thin it by 10-20% if you're using a sprayer.
Can this be used on Travertine backsplash?
Hey James, what’s your thoughts on painting vinyl windows?
Im not james but to answer your question just make sure you speak with your paint rep about vinyl safe paint and colors. It is possible with the right products
@@konradderheim9442 Agreed Konrad. You are correct! Most premium exterior paint sticks excellent to clean vinyl. You just have to be careful about painting it much darker than the original vinyl since it can warp and sag due to the additional absorption of heat when painting it a darker color. I'm a professional painting contractor in NY with 30 years field experience.
Could I use high gloss Command to paint ceramic tile in my shower after priming it with Stix?
Hey, it is not the intended use for command. There is no need to prime with Stix. Ensure the tile is clean, and it wouldn't hurt to go over tile with a sanding sponge to degloss. Wait 24 hours between coats and a week before putting into service. There is so much variety with tile that I wouldn't guarantee adhesion. Good idea test command on small area first. Hope that helps....
Hmm I might check out for garage floor =] oh I wonder if you can use over ugly tile
You can use on both.
Hey so do you know what primer they are recommending under Command, when applied to millwork and cabinetry?
It all depends on whatever surface you're applying it on! For wood, just go with a quality acrylic primer!
I've used Stix for most things and never had a problem with them. Use a 314 tip and adjust the pressure. Get a super hard, slick finish. It's great
Is there ever a need for a primer under it? Can it be used on melamine? Wood?
Try it. Ask for sample. If you need durability then primer is a must. Who really knows tho have to check the work 40 years from now. In my opinion they have been working on this product for a very long time and it shows.
The way I see it... If it can stick to concrete, metal, wood ect, is advertised to be durable for cabinets and tile... Id just try my luck directly. With how fast it dried you could just paint something small as a test piece.
Ive tested this product on a bunch of old cabinet doors and all i did was sand the doors with 180 and 220 sandpaper followed by painting 2 coats of command on them and they hold up from chipping and peeling
No problem. Sales rep from Ben Moore said thats all i needed to do and he was right.
Anyone painted this on sheet metal? I plan on painting my utility trailer. My paint salesman said this is the best. Want to make sure it would hold up to the salt on the roads during the winter and rocks from dirt roads. Also, should I use a primer?
How does brushing Command compare with brushing Advance or EU? Thanks.
The Advance would be much easier to brush because it has a longer open time. Command dries in about 20 min....
@@thepaintpeople thanks!
Do you have a preference for Advance over EU? I have used both but I’m unsure which I prefer.
Hey, is this good for wood front door? Thks!
Yes it would work well for that.
Not a good option for rolling because of ugly stipple due to fast drying, it also pops and craters on the first coat, brushes okay-ish. Nice when sprayed though.
Thanks for the feedback Matt!
Dis you go air or airless?
Hi James !! 🌞🌻 🔹️Could we have more videos like this one ?? 🎁🧩🎯 Thanks ☀️🐞🌞🐴🐚🐠🐌🍁
Can it be brushed?
Hi there is this can be used on kitchen cabinets?
Wondering the same thing
I love the flow of this paint with my brush but I'm not thrilled about the coverage
How many coats did it take to cover?
I have to do some metals doors in the parking underground! Will it cover on 2 coat for black?
@@matteogerolimetto5195 Tint your primer and it will. It covers pretty well.
What is the cure time? No one talks about it.
It's a 1 hour recoat time, and a rather impressive 24 hour return to service time!
@@thepaintpeople Yes, I know, but that doesn't tell me what the CURE time is.
@@MessyyMissyy if you wanted to start cleaning the surface, the cure time is 14 days before we’d recommend doing that.
@@thepaintpeople Thank you so much!
Does it come in Metallic Gold
I don't know but it should lol.
How lingering is the odour? And can you paint directly over oil paint?
Low odor and dissipates quickly. Yes you can put directly over an oil based paint. Just clean, sand and go.
Is it safe to use in your home? Can it be applied with roller or brush?
Tried it with a roller, brush and sprayer. Bad results with all 3.
Also what I found in the BM website only had gloss and semi gloss. I’m confused!
It's not out yet! I'll keep you all posted when I get more information for you! ☺️
Do you think this would hold up on wood floors in a home?
I have the same question. Sort of. The paint sounds strong enough but I'm concerned about it drying too fast and not having any self leveling. I want a home floor to be smooth enough to clean easily. Also I wonder if this paint needs primer on wood?
Can I paint my front door with this?
You betcha!
Can this be used on trim and mill work for residential?
yes
Gallery is equally as good if you are a SW fan, both very hard drying.
Have you had much feedback on the cabinet refinishing aspect to it? It would seem ideal
It will work but Command dries soft and has flex to it. When you paint kitchen cabinets you want your product to dry hard.
@@thepaintpeople ah ok that’s good info thank you
@@thepaintpeople Why then did the video indicate it could be used for cabinets if it does dry soft.
It can be used but there are better products for kitchens.
@@thepaintpeople Yes certainly there are different and better products regarding BENJAMIN MOORE what would you suggest is better
dry fast but thousands of tiny bubbles that popped leaving tiny poc holes
This was reccomend to me for some exterior doors. Worst experience I have ever had painting. Never again!
What exactly was the issue with it?
Why the fuck would y'all have high gloss paints in commercial when you can't make flat look good? I swear I heard him say they had gloss and semi.
This video is petty much what the BM literature already says. It woud be great to get a real review at some point that goes beyond this.
Oooooh I betcha it’s expensive.
:(
This paint is great but it is a friend of caulking. No matter how cured caulking’s is this paint will crack.
Really eh?
@@thepaintpeople its kryptonite
I had only until now used this for trim paint and I caulked the sh*t out of it and never had a problem whatsoever. Just my 2 cents but I don't know what you are talking about.
This paint not good. Bad paint. Has a lot of dots like sand. Lost a lot of money and time now i have to re paint. Before you spray check your cans make sure you have no dots like sand.
Hi there Bim. Dots? Could that be residue in your sprayer?
I had the same experience : many tiny bubbles, and similar with rolling
Y'all need to sand in between coats if you're seeing bubbles. Stir that paint really well.
Lighter coats thinned might help you. I recently tested (thinned 6% by weight) with my Apollo HVLP and if applied to heavy I got bubbles (very small) that didn’t pop before drying. When I did a lighter pass it dried super smooth. So give it a shot on some test pieces and learn what works best. The paint is phenomenal when you get it applied properly with your equipment.
well this is another channel worth blocking
lol peace