Color isn’t the only consideration when planning your next paint project. Selecting the correct paint finish is so Important. Sheen creates visual interest and from a practical standpoint, the right sheen can help extend the life of the paint job. The finish you choose will determine how vivid details appear and how easy the surface will be to clean.
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Each paint company referrs to their finishes different, but here is a common list:
- Flat-no sheen, NOT washable
- Matte-washable flat
- Eggshell-slight angular sheen, light washablility
- Satin-medium sheen, washable
- Semi gloss-shiny sheen, scrubblable
- High gloss-high sheen, scrubblable
Let’s take a look at each room in your home and discuss the best paint finish for each and why!
Kitchen: this is an area that gets a lot of use and it tends to be cleaned more often due to cooking. So you would want to use a paint that is durabile and washability for daily cleaning
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- Walls: Eggshell, Satin
- Cabinets & Furniture: Satin, Semi gloss, High gloss
Bathroom: Moisture & condensation can develope on surfaces. Needs to be cleaned often. This is also an area that you would want to be able to clean & the paint handle the daily moisture.
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- Eggshell, Satin, Semi gloss
Main areas & Bedrooms: These area you have a few options, but you need to select the best one for your lifestyle
Flat-not a good idea if you have small children because you can not wash or wipe the walls, but can be touched up and idea for ceilings
Matte-great option if you have an older home because it will help hide imperfection and you can wipe & touched up
Eggshell-just enough sheen without being too shiny, washable
Satin-great option for furniture, trim and doors
Semi gloss-common use trim and doors, but if you have a vibrant color it will work very well
High gloss– used for doors & trim , but being used more often on walls for a modern look,
These are all helpful tips, but if you are not using a professional painter is is always good to discuss your options with your local paint store associates.
Happy Painting!
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