Selecting a Paint Finish
Renovators Place Columnist
Oct 08, 2009
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Type of Paint |
Characteristics |
Where to Use |
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Flat |
Flat finish |
* walls/ceilings in family room, living room |
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hides irregularities in walls not very washable |
* old plaster walls with cracks |
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Satin/Eggshell |
soft finish more washable than flat |
* Walls and ceilings in most rooms; * Any place where you want a soft finish without a real shine |
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Semi-Gloss |
has a subtle shine, more so than satin/eggshell |
* Walls and ceilings in most rooms * Rooms where ability to wash walls is important |
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Gloss |
shiny finish the most washable |
* Rooms where ability to wash walls is important |
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