Using the correct product, good preparation, and proper application are the keys to any painting project’s success. Learn which paint is right for your job. Find quick-and-easy decorative painting techniques, and learn all the tricks the professionals use to ensure quality results.
Choosing the Right Paint Sheen
This story shows how to pick a paint based on its sheen and what surface it will cover.
"… tougher skin than satin paint, so … the surface. Gloss paints are … Its high gloss makes imperfections … A flat or semigloss sheen is a … smudge. A satin finish is more forgiving … even apply a semigloss or gloss finish on the …"
Articles
Simple Sponging Paint Techniques
… perfect for you. Benjamin Moore paints: Jack O'Lantern 2156-30 and Harvest Brown 2104-30. NOTE: Satin sheen is preferred but semigloss works too; flat is not recommended. Benjamin Moore Studio Finish latex glaze in Clear Paint roller for …
… do confidence. Benjamin Moore paints: We use Jack o' Lantern 2156-30 and Harvest Brown 2104-30. Satin sheen is preferred but semigloss works too; flat is not recommended. Benjamin Moore Studio Finish latex glaze in Clear Paint roller for …
… blistering, peeling, serious fading, loss of gloss , and signs of rusting -- and treat these conditions … will burnish nearly any paint, and will dull the gloss of satin , semigloss , and gloss products. Rinse the surfaces thoroughly to keep …
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Danny Lipford: How to refinish wood floors
Danny Lipford: How to refinish wood floors.
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Danny Lipford: How to refinish wood floors.
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Painting Vinyl Flooring and Ceramic Tile
… rag. Then remove any remaining gloss with a deglossing agent. Apply … latex kitchen and bath paint in a satin , semigloss , or gloss finish. For floors use a latex satin - finish floor paint or a semigloss oil-base or polyurethane floor …
Step-by-Step Guide to Refinishing Wood Floors
… cast of the newly sanded wood. Finally, a clear semigloss finish was applied using a pad applicator. Semigloss adds more shine to the floor than satin , but without the high maintenance of a gloss finish. The finished heart pine floor has a beautiful …
Painting Masonry and Other Surfaces
… a flat, satin , or semigloss finish. Before applying … latex paint in flat, satin , or semigloss finish, depending … change the degree of gloss or sheen Enhance the … quality exterior latex satin or semigloss product. Fiber cement …
… trim, mix flat and shiny surfaces for added interest. Use flat or satin finishes on the body of your house, shinier semigloss paint for accent trim, and semigloss or high- gloss finishes on doors and decorative fixtures. A gallon of quality …
It's a Wrap: Making the Most of Textured Wallcoverings
… the box. Repeat process for the lid. Paint the lid and box, including the unpapered portion under the lid, in satin or semigloss latex paint. The trick to wallpapering picture frames is finding a plain, flat frame. Look in crafts stores …
10 Budget-Friendly Kitchen Ideas
… the easiest, least expensive way to transform your kitchen with color and pattern. For walls and furniture, use satin or semigloss latex paint -- it stands up to scrubbing better than a flat finish. To duplicate the checkerboard wainscot in this …
