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Semigloss

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.

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  1. DIY Project: Painted Headboard

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    … trim brush Sherwin-Williams interior latex paint in satin finish : Alabaster Pencil Ruler Painter's tape for delicate ..... the entire headboard with Sherwin Williams Alabaster satin sheen . Let dry. For the border stripe, use a pencil and …

  2. Facelifts for Old Floors

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    … sticky surface than semigloss . Two or three coats ..... of floor-quality, satin - finish polyurethane varnish ..... plate Floor-quality, satin - finish polyurethane varnish ..... plate Floor-quality, satin - finish polyurethane varnish …

  3. Refinishing Hardwood Floors

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    … complete, the floor is stained and finished, usually with a polyurethane varnish. A semigloss finish adds more shine than satin , without the high maintenance of a gloss finish. Answered by: Greg Cook, Home Remodeling Editor As a diehard do-it …

  4. Refinish Wood Flooring

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    … 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 …

  5. Select the Best Wood for Your Kitchen Floor

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    … a disadvantage in a high-traffic room such as the kitchen. Finishes come in sheens from low-shine satin to high- gloss . Satin - sheen finishes are best because they hide dirt and food particles. Hardwoods, such as oak, maple, and cherry …

  6. 25 Things to Know About Paint

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    … In general, doors with high- gloss paint finishes look dramatic ..... and top it off with a flat, satin , or semigloss latex. 9. If you hire professional ..... best for most siding surfaces. Semigloss and gloss paints work well for doors …

  7. Get Ready to Paint

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    … areas such as the ceiling. Satin paint shows a slight luster ..... rooms, and dining rooms. Semigloss paint is tougher than satin and has a higher luster, but ..... imperfections more readily than satin or flat paint. This finish ..... hallways, and bathrooms. Gloss paint is durable, has a hard …

  8. Painting Masonry and Other Surfaces

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    … 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 …

  9. Exterior Paint Primer

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    … 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 …

  10. Paint 101

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    … smooth and uniform. Eggshell and satin finish paints have a bit more sheen than ..... but not shiny finish. Semi- gloss and high- gloss paints are ideal in spaces where ..... such as the kitchen. High- gloss paints also produce the toughest …

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