Igloochic's trim is high gloss and she has used and recommended SW all purpose enamel paint in high gloss. Their high gloss in general might be that shiny? I can't compare it to BM though because I've never used any of theirs.

I used it on my bathroom vanity and it's really glossy. Like I can see the reflection of the toilet paper holder on the side, glossy. I love it.

I used SW porch and floor paint in high gloss on my stairs and it's pretty reflective too. I'm not happy with that particular paint (it's still tacky!) but maybe their high gloss is equally shiny.

Look at my clippings and I think the sw paint I used for a high gloss is there (it's in their pro line and in the clipping discussing painting cabs and trim I give the numbers and name). I think it's the oldest clipping.

And yes it is a gorgeous gloss and is my standard go to paint for trim (which I prefer to be glossy). I have used it dozens of times and never had an issue with it being tacky or anything of that nature aside from the one time I painted an outside door in sub zero temps (they really aren't kidding about the need to paint in reasonable temps lol).

But if budget isn't an issue....I just tried fpe paints and all I can say is yummy! Especially if you like gloss. My sw gloss is reflective, but my fpe....Devine Devine Devine! Their gloss is that wonderfully glossy. If I were you I'd pick that first and the sw pro classic paints second. I rarely say that about sw but it's hard to beat fpe paints.

Oops sorry. It's the All Surface Glass Enamel not all purpose. :)

Igloochic, I just looked on SW site, I can't find the Exterior All Surface Glass Enamel. I can only fine the Acrylic Latex High Gloss. Any insight on that?

Also, I know you said you waited a day in between coats. is this necessary? I think the painters come in and knock this out in one day. Will it be dry if they do it first thing in the am, and then another coat later in the day?

Also, will I need a special primer for my ceiling? If they are planning on using 2 coats of this, would it be enough.

Thanks for the information everybody. FPE sounds like it might be too costly to do the entire ceiling of the foyer!

Yikes, Igloo you are right about them trying to change my mind. I just ran down to the SW store at lunch. "Why would you want a glossy ceiling?", "this is for metal", "you need our regular gloss"

ugh

beekeeperswife, yes SW has the most glossiest paint by far. They offer 8 different sheens. I am in the process of painting my den right now. The trim is BM's highest gloss paint. Here are a couple of pictures, maybe it will help you. SW paint will be mirror finish and much shinner than this. I just saw it in person the other day so I know.

Benjamin Moore High Gloss

Thanks for the photos.

Igloo--I just re-read your clipping and see it was about painting your banister. I want to paint my banister too. Although right now it is that odd caramel color stained wood that builders install when they think no one is looking...or when they are building a spec house ;-)

Do you think I can paint over that stain? Someone suggested I try gel stain. I want it dark. Do you have any photos of your banister painted?

thanks

I'll post some pics for you tomorrow (I don't have them on the I pad). I'll also hit the carriage house and check on the name of the paint. I know they changed the names of the lines despite it being the same paint ( why do they do that lol). But I have a couple of gallons handy here. I know it wad in their professional line so you have to go to the contractors section to find it verses the consumer side of the site.

They also changed the name of their bonds and seals primer. I have some of that here too so I'll add that name for you in the morning. If you use the bonds and seals primer made for glossy surfaces you won't need to sand or do aNything else to to your wood. Personally I prime everything with this stuff, but if your ceiling is in a light gray on a now light color you will probably be fine. I have mine tinted as dark as possible for dark colors though which saves on paint.

I don't have the paint in my lap, but I believe it says recoat after at least four hours...I could be wrong though. You wouldn't want to guess on that. High gloss paint has an unfortunate brush over issue if not handled correctly. So just be sure to check. I personally like to wait overnight because that's how I learned to paint when I did it for money a thousand years ago. It gives you the added benefit of being able to sand down any mistakes and I find that a blessing with gloss.

I can't tell you how many people have tried to talk me out of gloss over the years for both walls and trim, and yet, as will be the case with your gorgeous ceiling, everyone who sees it raves :).

I'll post in the am as soon as o shove ds out of the car at preschool....umm I mean drop him off reluctantly because I miss him so much and stuff lol.

I donâÂÂt know if this helps but hereâÂÂs some pics of my stairs painted high gloss in SW Woodsy Brown with the porch and floor paint. I used Zinsser BIN shellac primer because the stair treads are pine and I needed a knot sealer. I also didnâÂÂt want to sand the bazillion coats of lacquer that was on the railings.

For my bathroom vanity (that I donâÂÂt have a decent picture of right now) I used Zinssers 123 primer before the SW enamel paint because I didnâÂÂt want to mess with sanding and I had some on hand. The finish dried very hard.

I would want to wait at least a day even though it says 4 hours. I donâÂÂt remember about the vanity but my stairs were still tacky.
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Here is a link that might be useful: this is what's on my vanity

Igloo?? Any luck?

thanks sheesharee. (hope those stairs are drying)