Previous Post Next Post. September 19, at pm. Reply Henry Hi Lisa. Reply Betsy Herrick Love your home! Would you mind sharing your roof color choice? Reply Henry Thanks! September 20, at pm. September 22, at am. Reply Henry We have pine bark mulch all around our house. September 24, at pm. Reply Donna Daniel What color black is on your exterior? October 10, at pm. Reply jen Any opinion on doing matte black interior doors? Have you ever done this or researched this?
Reply Henry Hi. Reply Nicole Hello! September 21, at pm. Reply Karmen We have a cedar home that the original color was a gray stain. Reply Henry Yes, that is our house. The brick and trim are both painted with White Duck. September 24, at am. Reply Michele What exterior white color is the best color and do you use a different color white for trim? Reply Jim Strzechowski Hello , Did you also use flat on your siding? October 11, at am. January 1, at pm. Reply Nikki Nguyen Thank you for writing this and taking your time out!
May 17, at pm. Reply Katharine Hi Brooke and Henry! A mirror-like paint sheen is glossy: light reflects off of it. A flat or matte paint sheen is dull: it absorbs light.
Between those two extremes are a few other degrees of sheen. But a paint's performance also hinges on its sheen. High-gloss paint is best for high-impact or wet applications. Paint sheens on the dull end of the spectrum are less durable and tend to attract dirt. Paint sheen is determined by the ratio of resins and binders to pigment levels in the paint. Generally speaking, glossier paints are more durable, while flatter paints are less resilient but cover better.
Although different manufacturers have different terms for describing their paints, in general, there are four different sheen levels to choose from: flat also called matte , satin sometimes called eggshell or low-luster , semi-gloss and gloss or high-gloss.
For large exterior surfaces, glossier paints are usually reserved for trim areas, such as windowsills and doors, as well as surfaces that may be washed frequently. Normally, semi-gloss paint is the best choice for trim work, since high-gloss paints are so shiny that they highlight imperfections. For large areas of the home covered by siding, less glossy paints are a better choice.
Here, you want to avoid shiny, glossy paints with highly reflective properties that will highlight each bump and imperfection. Flat paint has a non-reflective finish that will feel slightly chalky and rough when you run your hand across it.
The finish is quite velvety in appearance and is initially very attractive since the lack of reflectiveness hides bumps and gouges. It provides a very contemporary and modern look. However, just as it true on indoor surfaces, flat paints really cannot be washed at all. Cleaning a flat-paint surface is like trying to wipe down a chalkboard with a dry rag—it smears but does not really come clean.
You can scrub flat finish with TSP or water pressure washer , but often the best solution is to lay down another coat of paint. You can expect to repaint more often if you use flat paint. Satin finishes are relatively low in reflection, which means that they also do a decent job of hiding bumps and imperfections in the siding surface.
While flat and satin paints can cover up bumps and gouges, a flat paint is better at doing so than satin. On the other hand, if your home is relatively new and lacks those imperfections, then you can use a satin paint.
Another reason you may want to use a satin paint is if your home gets dirty often, as satin is much easier to clean. Give us a call today at to get started. Click here to cancel reply. Condo and Apartment buildings are our Specialty! Richard Stewart describes his process in painting residential properties and what he does to make his customers happy. About Interior Paint Sheens. About Exterior Paint Sheens.
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