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Garden Pergola, Building a
Rain Barrel, Creating a
Cutting Board, Installing a Pull Out
Flooring, Benefits of Cork
Fence, Building a Three-Board
Light Fixtures, Energy Efficient
Wainscoting, Installing Faux
Crown Molding, Installing
Table, Staining a
Tree, Removing a
Wall Painting, Successful
Bathroom, Updating a Faucet
Vessel Sink, Updating a Bathroom With a
Radiant Flooring
Patio Face Lift
Gardening with Kids
Converting a Closet into a Dry Bar
Building a Trash Hideaway
Backyard Dining Room, Creating a
Fireplace, Updating Your
Building a "Morning" Closet
Kitchen Island, Customizing
Doghouse, Building a
Testing Household Water
Tile Backsplash, Recycled
Bike Lift, Ceiling Mounted
Raised Vegetable Garden, Planting
30 Minute Home Repair
Installing a retaining wall
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| Paint Finish, Choosing the Right |
| This DIY Basic, brought to you by Mythic Paints, will provide tips on choosing the right paint finish. |
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- The "sheen" of a paint tells you how flat or shiny it is.
- Choosing the right sheen is just as important as choosing color.
- Experiment first – flat paint has no shine, eggshell finish is slightly shiny, semi-gloss is shinier than eggshell, and the shiniest finish is high gloss (figure A).
- Most homes need a combination of several finishes.
- A flat finish is usually used on ceilings and for hiding imperfections in walls. It also works well in low-traffic areas.
- Trim can be covered in semi-gloss. Quick tip: Paint the trim first to make it easier to paint your walls.
- Semi-gloss also repels humidity, so it’s great for kitchens and bathrooms (figure B).
- In high-traffic areas, walls should be finished in eggshell because it’s easy to clean and hides fingerprints.
- For very formal and very contemporary rooms, high gloss is the best choice (figure C).
- With the right paint finishes, you’ll enjoy years of beautiful walls.
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- Flat paint gives furniture a rustic look.
- For best results when using biodegradable cleaners, apply them in small, circular motions.
- The shinier the paint, the better it cleans.
- High-gloss finish magnifies surface imperfections so make sure you thoroughly sand the surface before painting.
- Before painting a room, turn off the power and tape a "DO NOT TURN ON POWER" sign to the switchbox. Then unscrew ceiling fixtures and remove switch plates.
- Wrap ceiling fixtures in plastic to prevent spatters.
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Mythic Paints Information
Website: www.mythicpaint.com
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