What’s The Best Finish For You?
When painting a room, you don’t only have to decide which color you want to use, you will also have to choose a finish. Finishes range from no shine to high shine. The different levels of sheen or gloss can impact how colors appear. Benjamin Moore offers seven key interior finishes: flat, matte, eggshell, pearl, satin, semi-gloss and high-gloss.
Gloss Or Semi-Gloss
Gloss and semi-gloss finishes are very durable, according to experts. They also tend to resist moisture much better than other finishes. Those qualities make this kind of finish very suitable for kitchens or kids’ rooms. Gloss and semi-gloss finishes reflect a lot of light. That’s why interior designers sometimes like to use a high-gloss finish on ceilings or accent walls. However, this finish will show every little imperfection on your walls, which means you may have to spend some extra time on your prep-work before you can get started with your paint job. If you don’t want to put in the extra work, consider hiring professional painter or choose a different finish.
Satin, Eggshell Or Pearl Finishes
Satin or eggshell finishes are often described as silky or velvety. These finishes are also very durable and can be used in high traffic areas such as family rooms or hallways. Satin or eggshell finishes do not reflect as much light as gloss, but more light than matte finishes. A pearl finish is a medium gloss that maintains high durability. It lends dimension to trim while being optimal for walls in high-traffic areas. This type of finish; however, does not hide application flaws such as brush or roller strokes very well. It reflects more light than flat or matte finishes, its soft glow casts colors beautifully, especially in Aura® Interior Eggshell (524), our most premium paint, a great choice for your most-loved spaces.
Matte Or Flat Paint
Matte finishes absorb light rather than reflect it. This means they will hide bumps and other little flaws on your walls rather well. These type of finishes are not very durable, but they make for rather easy touch up jobs. Experts recommend matte finishes for bedrooms and studies. Matte finish paint also withstands frequent washing, even when applied in busier areas like hallways and family rooms.
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If you are not sure what finish might be the best for you, ask the experts at Helm Paint. The Paint and Color experts at Helm Paint can help you choose a quality Benjamin Moore paint product, rollers and brushes, and another other painting supply you may need to complete your project.Helm Paint & Decorating, locally owned and operated, has been in business since 1970 and is an independent dealer of Benjamin Moore Paints and Finishes. Our trained specialists are available to assist you in selecting paint and supplies for your business. We also offer FREE 2 hour Pro Delivery Service.
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