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Neutral-ish wall paint to go with SW Pure White trim?

6 years ago

Supposed to pick a couple options for color for my new kitchen's walls tomorrow. But... I'm a paint procrastinator. :( It's my most dreaded decision.

I'm doing the ceiling and trim to match the cabinets, but they're stock cabinets, not painted. The closest paint chip match as far as I can tell is SW Pure White. The counters are a leathered black pearl granite and the backsplash is also white. So, I think I'm in a dangerzone if I try to pick a white for the walls. But, some of the wall is wood panelling and I love the look of white panelling. Was thinking maybe Snowbound?

I actually recently purchased a pink-toned white for the adjacent room which is very open to this one, so I considered going along with that and doing something pink-ish, but I didn't see a good option in Sherwin Williams.

Ackkkk I'm all over the place. HAAAALPPP

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Hi! Yes, I think Bona high traffic. Or maybe that was the sealer they used. I think they used Dura Seal. Just found this sample sheet in my kitchen draw. We used the middle sample. QC 11 Hope this helps! We put a matte finish on the floors. Very little shine to it. It’s great but note that if you go that route. You can’t really scoot things that would scratch across the wood. It removes the matte and you will see a sheen streak in the right lighting or angle. Just a heads up if you go that route. Not too big of a deal, if you know in advance. We pic up and slide anything a tad heavy. Pads for bar stools etc.. Best of luck! Lmk if you have any more questions 😊
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