Ben is a new green paint from Benjamin Moore

I like the new low VOC paint from Benjamin Moore called BEN. I know I sound like a rep and not a professional customer who uses their products. I like the way it spreads and the way it looks, top marks to the paint designers down at BM.
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Finishing Fir

We have built our own home and have decked it out with fir everything. Doors, windows, trim, baseboards etc. Knowing that stain can end up blotchy if the grain is less than perfect, I opted for a tinted "Stays Clear" an Benjamin Moore product.
I add some tint (colourant) to the product and apply it directly onto the wood.
If you are a beginner don't do this as the finish will show every overlap and dry edge.
I have found that it gives a great, even overall colour to my wood, with none of the problems you get from stains.
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Mural paint

So you have an idea about what you want to paint on your wall but what kind of paint should you use?
You can use your regular interior house paint but that depends on what type of image you are intending.
If it's a abstract shape or group of shapes and lines, then use a similar paint with the same sheen as the walls.
If you are painting a mural which has perspective and several planes (see art info) then I generally use a flat paint and protect the painting later with a flat glaze.(Stays Clear)
Cloverdale Paints has access to scenic paint, which is used in the film industry. This dries flat and comes in 4 liter containers. It is the best way to paint large area's which need lots of paint.
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Painting Tip # three

Choosing a colour for your home.
Just remember that paint is only paint and can be redone if you don't like what you chose.
Now you can buy little jars of your colour before you have to make your purchase. Try it to see if it's going to work. Benjamin Moore has them, and some of the other paint stores too.
Choose the colour in the room that's going to be painted, every room has it's own light qualities.
Take into consideration the other colours in the room and furniture also.
An eggshell finish is the usual choice but there are some good washable flat paints.