Clark and Kensington is a premium private label paint brand sold exclusively at Ace Hardware stores, manufactured by Benjamin Moore, and it is a 100 percent acrylic latex paint available in interior and exterior formulations. It is positioned as Ace's top-tier paint, above Ace Royal, which is budget line, and is marketed as paint and primer in one for convenience. Clark and Kensington interior paint is available in flat, eggshell, and semi-gloss sheens, with features like good hide, low odor, low VOC, and washability, and it offers one-coat coverage claim for many colors. The exterior version is 100 percent acrylic with mildew resistance and UV protection for fade resistance, suitable for wood, vinyl, and masonry. It comes in over 1000 colors from Ace's color collection and can be tinted to any color. Clark and Kensington is priced at 40 to 60 dollars per gallon, making it mid to premium price, less than Benjamin Moore Aura but more than Glidden. It has won some awards, including Consumer Reports recommendation in past. The paint is known for smooth application, decent coverage in one to two coats, and good durability for DIY. It is not chalk paint, milk paint, or oil-based, but standard acrylic latex. For Ace customers, it is considered good quality house paint for living rooms, bedrooms, and exteriors with proper prep.
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