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Paint Sheen
While selecting paint for a particular room take your time to choose
the paint. The paint that you select is an important component in
creating the final appearance of the room. A factor that you should
carefully consider is the sheen of the paint. Sheen is the amount of
light reflected off the painted surface or how much the paint shines
ones it is applied. The sheen of paint determines the appearance,
durability and suitability of the paint. Greater the sheen greater
the enamel value which affects the strength or protective ability of
the paint. As sheen for paint is not standardized, each manufacturer
may call the same sheen by different names. The different types of
sheen are:
- Flat paint has a matte finish that does not reflect light
therefore it is good to hide imperfections on the wall. This paint
is normally used for surfaces that has little wear and tear and does
not need scrubbing often. Flat paint is best for walls that have
been painted a number to times and have been repaired often. Flat
paint is ideal for wall where wallpaper has been peeled off.
- Satin paint is often called eggshell, has a delicate shine much
like the luster of the shell of an egg that is fresh. It last longer
than flat paint and more stain resistant than flat paint. Unlike
gloss satin paint too does not draw attention to flaws on the
surface. You can use satin paint on
cabinets, in kid's rooms and baths.
- Semi gloss paint has more luster than satin paint, is easy to
clean, as it is more stain resistant than satin paint. Semi gloss
paint is best for rooms that have a lot of wear and tear and require
to be scrubbed often like the kitchen and baths etc. It can be used
on woodwork and
cabinets as well.
- Gloss paint is hard, shiny and hides almost all brush strokes
but it draws attention to imperfections on the surface that it is
used. It is the toughest, most stain-resistant and is the easiest to
clean among all the above-mentioned paints. It can be used for
woodwork like banisters, railings, trims and cabinets.
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