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BEHR ULTRA® Interior Paint

BEHR ULTRA® SCUFF DEFENSE™ Interior Paint gives you strong stain blocking, scuff resistance, and a smooth flat look for busy rooms. It works on properly prepared coated and uncoated surfaces in family rooms, bedrooms, hallways, and ceilings. This 100% acrylic paint offers easy clean care, mildew resistance, and hide in fewer coats. It covers up to 400 Sq. Ft. per gallon, dries in 1 HR, and is ready to recoat in 2 HR. For best results, apply at least two coats.

  • BEHR ULTRA® SCUFF DEFENSE™ Interior Paint emphasizes stain-blocking durability, scuff resistance, and a durable flat finish for interior spaces.
  • BEHR ULTRA SCUFF DEFENSE offers hide in fewer coats with burnish resistance and easy-clean maintenance benefits.
  • BEHR ULTRA SCUFF DEFENSE is suitable for multiple interior rooms and prepared coated or uncoated surfaces.
  • BEHR ULTRA application guidance recommends proper surface preparation and at least two coats for best results.
  • BEHR ULTRA includes a mildew resistant, low VOC, 100% acrylic finish designed for durability and easier upkeep.
Starting at$43.98

This game-changing interior paint and primer blocks stains and defends against unwanted scuffs in your home delivering you less stress with enhanced durability. Easy to clean, BEHR ULTRA® Interior Paint and Primer◊ Stays Looking New Longer®.

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A primer coat may be needed on some surfaces. See back label for details.

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Features you'll love

  • Stain-Blocking Paint & Primer
  • Scuff Defense® for an Extra Durable Finish
  • Easy Application, Smooth Even Finish
  • Outstanding Coverage, Hide in Fewer Coats
  • Easy-Clean Finish, STAYS LOOKING NEW LONGER®
  • Antimicrobial-Mildew Resistant Paint Finish
  • Low VOC, 100% Acrylic
  • GREENGUARD® Gold Certified*

A primer coat may be needed on some surfaces. See back label for details.

*BEHR ULTRA is UL GREENGUARD GOLD Certified for low chemical emissions. GREENGUARD Certified products are certified to GREENGUARD standards for low chemical emissions into indoor air during product usage. For more information, visit ul.com/gg.

Stain-blocking, stress free

Finish

Offered in Flat, Eggshell, Satin, and Semi-Gloss

Best For Use In

Flat: Ideal for busy high traffic areas, family rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms and ceilings

Eggshell: Ideal for Family Rooms, Living Rooms, Dining Rooms, Bedrooms, Hallways and Ceilings.

Satin: Ideal for Family Rooms, Living Rooms, Dining Rooms, Bedrooms, Hallways and Ceilings.

Semi-Gloss: Ideal for All Rooms

Coverage

250-400 Sq. Ft. per Gallon

Why Choose Behr Ultra® Interior Paint & Primer?

This innovative paint formula yields a modern, clean look while providing advanced scuff and mar resistance against everyday wear and tear.
A primer coat may be needed on some surfaces. See label for details.

  • A child's hand pushing a toy car on a painted wall, demonstrating the scuff resistance of Behr Ultra interior paint
    Scuff Resistant

    Protects your walls from scuffs, mars, and more.

  • A wall with mold and mildew
    Mold And Mildew Resistant

    Advanced, antimicrobial-mildew protection makes this an excellent choice for kitchens & baths.

  • A person cleaning a painted wall with a sponge
    Washable Finish

    This scrubbable, washable paint film is ideal for busy households.

Behr Ultra® Interior Paint is highly rated by Consumer Reports

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Eco product design principles

Behr Paint Company is dedicated to creating a positive environmental and social legacy. We are committed to advancing innovative solutions to reduce our environmental footprint by developing durable products that protect surfaces using mindful formulations, packaging, and practices.

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583 out of 655 (89%) reviewers recommend this product

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Is better

10 days ago
I couldn’t be happier with the painting job! The attention to detail, clean lines, and smooth finish exceeded my expectations. The team was professional, punctual, and took great care to protect everything while working. They completed the project on time, cleaned up thoroughly, and the final result completely transformed the space. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for high-quality painting services. Thank you for the excellent work!
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Review 1
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Elegant flat finish + oh-so washable!

a month ago
Amazing paint! Has the elegance of a flat paint--my personal preference--but is easily washable!! I've been using BEHR paint for decades now. So I appreciate their product development and all of the various lines of paint they provide. I've settled on ULTRA because I'm a 2-coat painter and this stuff is great. I've had friends insist that Sherwin-Williams was better...I tried it and thought it was just awful. I had other friends who claimed Benjamin Moore was better. It's a good paint, but the price is ridiculous. Bottom line...when I need to paint a room, I don't think twice...I head out to HomeDepot and grab my BEHR.

Originally posted on BEHR ULTRA Interior Extra Durable Flat

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Skill LevelDIY - Advanced

Durable paint holds up to cleaning

a month ago
Now painted most of my interior with Behr Ultra, Best coverage by doing 2 coats. Very low odor when in small rooms. This paint holds up to cleaning finger prints around light switches etc. I use the Behr colors and have been successful buying some to touch up wall repairs years later without having to do the whole wall or room.

Yes, I recommend this product.

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covered soot in one ooat

a month ago
Renters left my living room ceiling covered with soot from a fireplace. I tried cleaning it with various cleaning products, but all that happened was the black soot just could not be removed. So, in desperation, it tried the Behr ultra white and was amazed as it covered up the soot with only one coat. I have used Behr products only ever since.
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Skill LevelDIY - Advanced

Great coverage

a month ago
I often use the Behr ultra scuff defense in eggshell In many of the homes that I work in, I believe the paint covers even the darkest colors. Well + though not always necessary, I always use a second coat to give it a nice even look. I recommend this paint over any other paint at this price point and even Sherwin Williams.

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Skill LevelDIY - Intermediate

Excellent coverage.

a month ago
I love this paint. Is excellent on concrete walls.
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Skill LevelDIY - Beginner

Kitchen and Dining

a month ago
I decided to start on the painting of the interior of my home. My husband was in the paint and flooring business for 40 years - he passed away - we had purchased all of the paint so I decided to start. This product is amazing - I did an accent wall in both rooms and they turned out beautiful. I was so pleased - yes, it was about 80 hours of work - the house had apprently not been painted in a very long time - it was like painting a sponge - but Behr did an amazing job I am so pleased Can't wait to work my way through the rest of the house - Behr all the way

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Easy

a month ago
Great product. Never this twice about purchasing. Works once and makes life easy.
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