Satin or Semi-gloss paint for cabinets?
Karenmo
5 years ago
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Satin Paint Over Semi Gloss
Comments (5)Dont sand !!! it will only gum up and give you a rough finish. Latex paints take 30 days to cure before sanding is an option. You will be fine going directly over with a satin. Once coat will work but 2 will give you a more uniform sheen....See MorePainting over new SW semi-gloss paint--really wanted satin
Comments (1)Yes, just paint right over it with satin....See MoreThose with painted cabinets....Satin or Semi-Gloss????
Comments (21)Abby Normal--I'm with you! :-) I'm painting my cabs right now, and I've decided I like a little teeny bit of brushwork! I'm using BM Satin Impervo. It is plenty glossy enough! Once everything is painted, and the lights are shining on them, they will be shiny, even in satin. I was just taking some progress photos of mine (haven't uploaded yet). The sun was streaming in the window, and they looked super shiny! So I vote satin! Especially over oak. :-) francy...See MorePaint finish for cabinets? Satin? Semi-gloss?
Comments (5)As the others have weighed-in, this is really a personal choice which is difficult for anyone to make for you. Having samples of both options, being able to hold them side-by-side and view them in your space is the best option. It's all about how the finish reflects light. We prepared a video to show how the two options available in our line compare. If nothing else, viewing this video can help demonstrate how two sheen choices will look very different in some situations, and yet, they may look very similar to each other at other times....See MoreKarenmo
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