Paint Sheen

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Different types of paint

It's hard to physically examine the paint types from just seeing the colours painted on the houses unless we get to local paint stores or someone explains it. We have penned the four basic paint sheens and their understanding for you. While there are plenty of paint and sheen types to choose from, we have constricted broadly to a few.

Latex paint is water-based and has some great advantages like easy do it yourself (DIY) application, simple and easy cleanup, fast drying time, odour low and durability. Latex paint is idle for Bathrooms, Kitchens and other moisture surfaces since it resists yellowing and mildew better than oil-based paint.

Acrylic paint is paint that goes on any surface and dries quickly. The paint can be diluted with water although it can become water-resistant after it dries out. It is the right paint in case you work quickly. It is odourless and non-toxic as well. However, the quick drying time makes it hard to achieve a smooth blend.

Oil paints are more durable with abrasion-resistant than latex paint. They also have a slightly higher gloss(shine). Limitations of these paints are stronger odour, take longer time to dry, and require a solvent such as paint thinner for cleanup.

Type of Sheen?

Paint sheen means the level of shininess in paint. Today, most paints come in one of the following sheens: flat, satin (or eggshell), semi-gloss, and gloss.

Flat paint has the lowest paint sheen available and when dry, is completely non-reflective with a matte finish. Flat paints are great because they make faulty surfaces appear uniform. It is recommended for drywall or surface that is not properly sanded. The porous texture of the sheen helps the paint holds dirt, making cleaning more difficult.

Eggshell or Satin paint is low-lustre paint but better than flat paint. The slight paint sheen is what makes eggshell and satin finish able to bring a warm look and feel, and a certain depth to a room. Also, it is much easier to clean than flat and can be used on any wall in your home.

Semi-gloss paint has more lustre. If choosing semi-gloss paint, selecting 100% acrylic latex is a good choice that has the highest quality. This paint sheen is commonly used but not in Bhutan for children's rooms, kitchens and bathrooms because of the durability of the paint, damage-resistant, and easy to clean. Semigloss paint shows a lot of imperfections, so due considerations are necessary if you have imperfect walls and young children.

Gloss paint is the toughest, most durable and the shiniest of all house paints. It is often used for doors and in areas susceptible to getting dirty. It is mostly used to coat baseboards, mouldings, door frames, and exterior trim. Intense preparation to smoothen all surfaces is essential before starting to paint gloss.

Proper study and consultation of the paint would ease work, protect property in long run, and of course, help in the costing.