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Interior Paints
Did you know that not all interior paint finishes are made to be used on the
walls of your home? Did you know that not all interior paint finishes are made to be used on the walls of your home? It’s true. When it comes to interior paint the sheen of the paint can make a huge difference. Regardless of how much time spent finding the right colors of paint, if you choose the wrong finish, the whole look of your room may be ruined or you may need to repaint the room a lot sooner than would be necessary otherwise. Paint manufacturers use a lot of names on their products to describe the level of sheen they use. A few of the names they use include high-gloss, semi gloss, low luster, satin, silk, eggshell, matte, and flat. Not only do these names differ between manufacturers, but the different lines of products are often named differently even from the same manufacturer. To make this even more confusing, the sheen level of the paint can many times be unpredictable. For example, you could purchase two cans of flat paint from different makers or different lines of the same brand, and there is a good chance they could look different. One may be shinier than the other or something else may be off. Overall, though, understanding sheen is not as complicated as it may seem at first. As you are choosing the right finish to use in your home painting, you will need to understand this fact to make it easy: there are four categories that all interior paint finishes can fit into, ranging from shiny to dull. The one we’re going to discuss in this article are the no Sheen paints. These are best used for ceilings and walls. Flat, or no sheen, finish paints are offered by all paint manufacturers. These paints will give you a dull finish that typically looks best on formal dining room walls, home office, adult bedroom, living room, and foyer. It is the easiest kind of paint to touch up. It can hide minor imperfections on the wall surface and gives the paint color and added richness. It is also the only kind of paint you should ever use for painting your ceilings if you want to prevent glaring or blotchy around your light fixtures. There is one drawback to this kind of paint, though. Its surface is porous so it absorbs stains like a sponge and it cannot be washed easily. The best way around this is to use a washable matte paint, or flat enamel paint, in areas that may dirty easily where you still want the look of a flat paint. Flat paint is mixed easily with colors and is easy to apply to your walls, so it is a great choice for anyone looking to add a splash of color to their home. |
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