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Get tips and tricks for using gloss paint.

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This story shows how to pick a paint based on its sheen and what surface it will cover.

"… categories -- flat, satin, semigloss, and gloss . Manufacturers may choose descriptive … painted wall. Semigloss paint has a higher gloss and tougher skin than satin paint, so … to show imperfections in the surface. Gloss paints are the hardest -- and hardiest …"

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Your Guide to Wood Flooring

… settings. When deciding between a high- gloss or low-sheen finish, consider the amount … to disguise dirt and footprints. High- gloss finishes tend to show every blemish, so … yellowing matte, satin, and high- gloss finishes. Matte finishes are more child …

Painting Preparation: Prime and Paint According to the Surface Location

… crayon marks, smoke residue, grease, or water stains. 11. Semigloss or gloss paint Prime with enamel undercoater to ensure the paint will attain its maximum gloss . Some enamel undercoaters call for light sanding after application.

7 Things to Know About Paint

… Sheen refers to the degree of shine. Generally, the higher the gloss , the better the finish will stand up to stains, abrasions … paints are good choices for bathrooms and kitchens. Use high- gloss paints for trim, cabinetry, and doors that are in perfect …

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Give an Old Lamp a Lift

Restore a past-its-prime lamp base to good style with high- gloss spray paint.

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back so that cord doesn't have your color. I like to use gloss paint because it gives that glamorous look to the lamp. A tip to do when you're spray painting is to always make sure to over spray. Make sure you go a few inches either side of the lamp so you got a nice even coat. It's always better to do more thin layers than to spray it on heavily because then you'll get those runs. You can also use white; looks like you came straight out of the fashion home accessories catalog. You could use gloss red, whatever color works with your décor. Spray the whole lamp. Gonna get down into the crevices, but keep a few inches

Your Guide to Painting: Choosing the Right Paint

We'll share tips and tricks for what kind of paint you should use for your next home project.

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be wiped with a wet rag. The last type of finish is semi- gloss . This pain finish is tougher than eggshell and reflects the most light when dried. So, if there are any imperfections in your walls, they will stand out noticeably. Because of the extra shine, semi gloss stands up the best to water and cleaning. So, it's a good choice for kids' bedrooms or high traffic areas like a hallway. This finish is also used a lot for trim, doors, and furniture. There is a 4th finish, gloss , but it's generally used for furniture and trim

basics. To start, there are 3 main paint finishes; flat, eggshell, and semi- gloss . Flat finishes also known as matte finish has the least amount of shine. Because it does not reflect light, it's the perfect

has a slight luster and is the middle ground between flat and semi- gloss . Because it's a little shinier, any imperfections in your wall will become more noticeable. Eggshell finishes are often used in bathrooms, kids

Your Guide to Painting Furniture

Give furniture a facelift with a fresh coat of paint. We'll show you how.

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direction of the grain. When painting furniture, it's best to use a semi- gloss paint. Semi- gloss is a harder finish and will stand up better to any nicks or scratches. A few simple steps and you have a

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Top Picks: Manufactured Siding

… rough cedar dutchlap styles. The cedar finish is molded from actual cedar boards and is offered in 28 low- gloss solid colors and 8 low- gloss wood-tone blends with 36 coordinating trim colors. With a wind-load pressure of 220 mph and a Class …

30 Low-Cost Cabinet Makeovers

… Art Deco home. Create high-intensity shine by using high- gloss latex paint in two different shades of orange. Pop off some … extra jolts of orange on the interiors. Light green high- gloss enamel paint on old, dinged-up cabinet doors refreshes the …

Problems and Fixes - Interior Paint

… high-traffic areas, choose a semigloss or gloss rather than a flat sheen. Clean painted surfaces … the paint is dry Low-quality semigloss or gloss paint Solution: Use top-quality semigloss or gloss acrylic latex paint. Apply talcum powder …

House Wise Advice from Danny Lipford

… available light in the room. Medium- gloss paint is best for kitchens and baths since … thoroughly, and lightly sand to dull the gloss on the old paint. Wipe off any sanding … varnished, lightly sand them to remove the gloss and wipe off any dust before priming to …

Must-Know Painting Tips

… degree of shine. Generally, the higher the gloss , the better the finish will stand up to … for bathrooms and kitchens. Use high- gloss paints for trim, cabinetry, and doors … require a longer nap. And the higher the gloss level of the paint, the shorter the nap …

How to Paint Any Surface

… use at least two coats of semigloss or gloss paint. When painting cabinetry, prep … primer dry. Brush on latex paint in a gloss or semigloss finish. You also can use … choosing paint, consider that the higher the gloss , the more it will resist soot. High …