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Finishes on interior painting

5 years ago

My builder was talking about a Benjamin Moore gloss finish on my walls, and I am used to eggshell on walls, gloss trim and gloss I think on ceilings? What is the most common way it is done?

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cat_ky

5 years ago

Ceilings flat. Trim semi gloss or satin . Satin for kitchen and bathroom walls. Some use semi gloss for that. Eggshell for living room, bedrooms etc. If you have small children, you might want satin in their rooms, for washability.

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houssaon
5 years ago
last modified: 5 years ago
I would never do gloss on walls. Overall I prefer less shine.

Flat on ceilings, unless you're doing some really glam reflective treatment; it is less expensive. I use matte for my walls, which not reflective but it is washable. Satin is my choice for trim and interior doors. For outside doors and shutters I use semi-gloss.
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sloyder
5 years ago
No gloss finish on the walls, I did this be accident when the paint store gave me the wrong paint, and it was very shiny.
paintguy22
5 years ago
Flat ceilings, satin or semi gloss on trim, eggshell on walls if you want washability. Anything above semi-gloss should never be done unless you are doing something funky.
redsilver
5 years ago
Eggshell on walls and ceiling, satin on woodwork. The glossier the paint, the sturdier the bristle brush you use. THE shinier the finish, the more flaws show in the surface.
loobab
5 years ago
Depends on which room you're talking about.

A semi-gloss in the bathroom or kitchen is not unusual, as it is durable. Even high-gloss can be used in those rooms.

https://www.dummies.com/home-garden/home-painting/how-to-choose-an-interior-paint-finish/

http://blog.homedepot.com/painting-a-room-how-to-choose-the-right-sheen/

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