Hi all,
I also thought of another question. I need to paint my foyer too. I need to paint the whole house but…
What latex paint should I use where? I would like to get a really quality look. Should I use a flat for the walls, or an eggshell, what about a semigloss. What should I use for the trim and doors, a satin, or a semigloss?
thanks for all advice.
Chris
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youre being really vague in your question.
Semi on doors and trim....egg on walls....flat on ceiling.........vague enough for you?.....Its real though!
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Andy
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Let's try some general rules from my point of view.
ceilings - flat
Walls - eggshell or satin
Walls in bathroom or kitchen upgrade the glossines to satin or semigloss
I use Satin on trims BenMoore Satin Impervo
Excellence is its own reward!
I don't like semigloss because painting over it requires the extra step of deglossing. I prefer eggshell on walls and satin on trim. If it's a kitchen or an area I know will need to be washed a lot then I will use semigloss, but in general I avoid it. If you do not have a texture finish on your walls you might look at Sherwin Williams "Cashmere". It's formulated to leave very little stipple, so the walls look very smooth.
Cashmere is like painting silk. It lays out great, no lines, no marks. Pricey, but leaves a real good finish.
Sounds good; my "style" is a little narrower: satin on walls, semi on trim. Sometimes you have to go with a specific look, like using flat on a victorian with 10' walls, so it pays to keep an open mind..
Phill Giles
The Unionville Woodwright
Unionville, Ontario
I'm sure you are referring to paint and not politics.
;).
Excellence is its own reward!
I use latex flat or eggshell on ceilings, latex eggshell on walls. Normally, you don't want a glossier paint on the large expanses of drywall as the glossier formulation will show the imperfections more easily than a flatter paint.
I use oil-based semi-gloss on all woodwork...crown, wainscotting, base, windows, doors, casing, and cabinetry. If yellowing is a concern latex may be substituted...but it's usually oil. Once-in-a-while a bath may get gloss instead of semi-gloss.