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What to know about paint finishes and how they can impact project
Diana Leyva
Nashville Tennessean USA TODAY NETWORK – TENNESSEE
So , you ' ve decided on a new color for your walls , but what about the finish ? Matte ? Glossy ? Satin ? Flat ? How do they differ ? And how can they impact the final look of your painting project ?
Sheen , or paint finish , is a measure of how much light reflects off a painted surface , resulting in gloss or a lack thereof , said Mike Mundwiller , senior manager at Benjamin Moore .
Finishes range on a scale from no shine to high shine , and the most common ones include : flat , matte , eggshell , pearl , satin , semi-gloss and high - gloss . The different levels of sheen can affect how colors appear and add dimension to rooms .
A floor to ceiling coat of creamy white paint unifies the walls and trim and creates a clean , sculptural backdrop for artwork .
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For example , a matte finish can appear soft while having no reflectance and being forgiving to wall imperfections while a higher gloss finish on the wall will be more dramatic and reflect more light .
What paint finish should you use ?
h Flat finishes on ceilings h Eggshell finishes on walls h Satin and semi-gloss on trim These options are traditional , but paint finish revolves mainly around aesthetics .
High gloss and matte finishes can be used almost anywhere you want to create a unique , special atmosphere and highlight architectural details , Mundwiller said .
So have fun , and be creative . Don ' t be afraid to take a few risks with those paint finishes .
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