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Are you ready for a change? Cannot decide which paint finish or color scheme is the right mood for your home or business? Creative living Painting Inc is here to help! Selecting that perfect shade can be a daunting process but with little help from our color consultants bringing your exterior or interior to life can actually be a very fun and exciting experience. Your home or your business is a reflection of you at Creative Living Painting our color consultants will work with you to find that perfect shade to make your vision a reality.
At Creative Living Painting, we know paints that’s why we only work with and use reputable paint brands in all our projects. While any paint can give a home a quick facelift, a premium paint can truly transform a home’s interior or exterior and make it last. A premium paint offers a smoother, more uniform appearance, as well as much better coverage, than an economy paint. Because a home is a major investment, premium paint provides the long-term protection it deserves.
What to Consider When Choosing a Paint Finish
Before you decide on a paint finish, there are a few things you should keep in mind to help you find the right paint:
- Traffic. Perhaps the most important thing to consider when choosing a paint finish is the amount of traffic that your room will endure. Busy rooms like kitchens and playrooms will benefit from more durable finishes like satin and semi-gloss, while calmer rooms like dining rooms can get away with eggshell or even flat paints.
- Paint sheen. Paint finishes are categorized in terms of their luster, from no-shine flat finishes to very shiny high-gloss finishes. The shininess of each finish will affect the amount of light that they reflect back into the room, so if you want to try to help brighten a dim place, a slightly higher-gloss finish will do better than a matte finish.
- Surface imperfections. The more reflective a finish, the more it will show surface imperfections in the thing you’re painting. If you want to paint a wall that has lots of nail holes or patches, you may want to consider a less glossy paint— it will help mask those blemishes and keep the wall looking smooth.
Types of Wall Paints and Finishes
Flatt/Matt -Flat paints have the least amount of gloss so they help conceal surface imperfections better than other finishes and are ideal for walls that are rough or dented. They also touch-up better, which makes flat paint an ideal choice for family rooms, living rooms, dining rooms, and bedrooms. Flat paints are also a good choice for ceilings because of their low reflectivity. Stains can be difficult to remove from flat finishes, so it’s best to use flat paints in areas that do not experience a lot of traffic.
Velvet/ Satin – Velvet paints resemble flat paints when viewed head-on but show a slight gloss when viewed at an angle. This slightly higher gloss provides for a more washable or scrubbable surface. These paints are ideal for areas with high traffic, such as hallways and kid’s rooms.
Eggshell/Pearl – Eggshell paints are one step glossier than velvet paints. They convey a greater warmth and depth to surfaces than flat paints. Eggshell also tends to resist stains better than flat or velvet paint, although not as well as semi-gloss and high gloss paints. Like velvet paints, these paints are ideal for areas with traffic, such as dining rooms or a kid’s room.
Low sheen– Low sheen paints are similar to eggshell paints but have a slightly higher gloss. They are a good choice for areas where some gloss is desired, but good cleaning properties are also necessary, such as kitchens, laundry rooms, and bathrooms. Their slightly glossy appearance, however, tends to highlight surface imperfections more than flat paints.
Semi-Gloss – Semi-gloss paints have a slightly glossy appearance and are less reflective than gloss paints. They offer good stain resistance, are easy to clean, and are most often used in rooms requiring frequent scrubbing, such as kitchens and bathrooms. Semi-gloss is also a good alternative to gloss paints for use on windows, trim, cabinets, and doors.
Gloss– Gloss paints have a highly reflective appearance imparting a slick, contemporary look. They are tough, durable, and stain-resistant. Gloss paints are easier to clean than lower gloss paints and are typically used in kitchens, bathrooms, and on doors and cabinets exposed to fingerprints and grime. Because of its high reflection, gloss paint can highlight surface imperfections.
High Gloss– Gloss paints have a highly reflective appearance imparting a slick, contemporary look. They are tough, durable, and stain-resistant. Gloss paints are easier to clean than lower gloss paints and are typically used in kitchens, bathrooms, and on doors and cabinets exposed to fingerprints and grime. Because of its high reflection, gloss paint can highlight surface imperfections.