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Satin Finish

You Got The Color. Now What About The Finish?

So you have finally chosen the color scheme you want and you are in the paint store when they ask you, “What kind of finish do you want?” Your initial response is the one that goes on smooth, hides all the imperfections on the wall, lasts forever and allows me to scrub everything that ends up on the wall that shouldn't be there. Right? Well yes, but here is what they are looking for: Flat, matte, eggshell, satin, semi-gloss and gloss.

I only use flat, white paint on my ceilings, rrimarily because most ceilings are only 8-9' tall. If you have a 15' ceiling, you could add color to bring it closer to you, but at 8' you want the room to look tall, so white is usually the answer.

Matte hides the imperfections better than any other finish. This is because it absorbs the light. This also means that the color will look paler than what is on the color swatch you looked at. Because it is matte, it does not have a hard finish like gloss, so it has a tendency not to wear well if it is in a location where it will get a great deal of wear and washing. Save this for the guest room and out of the hallway, unless you really like to repaint on a yearly basis.

Eggshell has a low sheen that gives the paint a little more depth when applied to the walls. It also wears better than matte and holds up better to washing. It will also hide some imperfections, but that hint of sheen it has will show imperfections, especially in rooms with a lot of natural daylight. This is my finish preference for almost every space I have.

Satin finish is usually recommended for all the trim around windows, doors, ceilings, baseboards and chair rails. It is also the finish that is recommended for children's rooms, kitchens, bathrooms and hallways. The finish is more reflective than matte or eggshell, which allows it to hold up to the cleaning and scrubbing it gets from being in high traffic areas as well as having kitchen spills and children's artistic additions.

Semi-Gloss has more reflectance than satin and therefore shows imperfections much more easily than matte or eggshell. It can be scrubbed without showing wear. It is used on trim, doors and cabinets because of the wear and abuse they typically take.

Gloss finish is shiny and very reflective. It is found in very contemporary settings. When being applied to furniture, use a tack cloth to insure every bit of dust is removed before painting – this finish will show every flaw.

What is your favorite finished look?  Is there frustration that comes with glossy finishes worth the finished look?

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