Picking the right sheen for your house painting projects

WHAT IS PAINT SHEEN, AND WHY DOES IT MATTERS?

Paint sheen refers to your paint’s level of gloss - is it shiny, or more flat? Each sheen has its own set of strengths and weaknesses, and you’ll encounter specific cases where one will stand out as the best option by far.

• Flat - Flat or Matte sheens are ideal for low-traffic areas such as formal dining rooms and master bedrooms. They provide a beautiful finish, with little to no shine, and are ideal to hides minor surface imperfections. Flats/Mattes can be used in living rooms, dining rooms and bedrooms where fingerprints, scuff marks and stains are less likely to be an issue. It’s very friendly and forgiving! So, how about the downside? Well, it’s just not very durable. This would NOT be an option to choose for a high-traffic space.

• Eggshell - Eggshell paints are more washable and scrub-able than a flat or matte option. They have a slightly lower sheen than satin, but offer a similar level of durability. Eggshell paints are ideal for living rooms, bedrooms and family rooms with more traffic and fingerprints since they can be wiped clean more easily. 

• Satin - Satin paints go a step further than eggshell in wash-ability and scrub-ability, providing a nice balance: a practical choice for easy clean up, but not too much shine. They perform and look great in just about any room. 

• Semi-Gloss - This is a popular, versatile product. It’s a little harder to work with, but it also has that crucial toughness and wash-ability that you might need, especially if kids or pets are part of the equation.

• High-Gloss - At the top of the glossiness spectrum, high-gloss paint offers incredible durability and a stylish depth and luster. Unfortunately, it also is extremely difficult to work with, requiring an experienced hand and the right tools. Thorough, meticulous surface preparation is also essential. Any imperfections, no matter how slight, will shine right through your beautiful, unforgiving finish.

MATCHING THE RIGHT PAINT SHEEN TO YOUR SURFACE

As you pick your sheen, here are a few questions to ask yourself:

•  What are your stylistic goals?

•  What is the condition of your surface?

•  How do you need your paint to perform? Surfaces like doors and trim often do well with a tougher paint finish, while a powder room might not need that level of strength and wash-ability.

• How comfortable are you with surface prep and repairs? Semi and high-gloss calls for a flawless surface.

TALK TO A PROFESSIONAL HOUSE PAINTER FOR YOUR PAINTING GOALS.

Our best recommendation, especially if you’re dreaming of high-gloss finishes, is to contact your local painter to discuss your goals. And, if you live anywhere in Nigeria, we hope you’ll give us a call at Kingsmen Touches - we’re here to serve you!

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WHAT IS THE BEST TIME TO PAINT YOUR HOME?

Definitely before you list it to sell or after a renovation or home addition. Makes sense to add a professionally done, fresh coat of paint to update the look of your home.

There are several reasons why you should paint your home. In some cases, it’s personal preference, in other cases it’s due to old, peeling paint. No matter the circumstance, there are a few considerations homeowners should mull over before painting their home.

While you can paint the interior of your home any time of year, wintertime seems to be ideal because you can open a window, providing more ventilation during the process. When it comes to painting the exterior of your home, you should select a month when humidity levels are low and the rainy season has passed. Also, most paint experts agree that having your home sealed after it’s been painted is a good way to preserve the integrity of the color. It also helps to reduce peeling and cracking.

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5 Reasons to Paint Your Home
Homeowners have several reasons why they should paint their home, however some of the most common ones include:

• SELLING: Homes that move fast in a competitive market have been professionally painted with an appealing, neutral color. Before you put your home on the market have a Realtor® or designer evaluate your current paint colors. Colors that are too trendy, outdated or bold should be re-painted with a neutral, soothing color that complements your furnishings. Also, if it’s been a while since you’ve painted your house, a fresh coat will give your home the distinct advantage over other homes on the market.

• UPDATING: That red wall you painted six years ago seemed like a great idea at the time, but now you are sick and tired of looking at it. Bring your home up to date by re-painting it with neutral or the latest colors. The wonderful thing about paint is that if you don’t like the colors in a few years, re-painting is easy and inexpensive.

• RESTORING: Painting your home helps to reignite and restore the glory of your once grand home. A whole lot of old but awesoand wonderful memories can be gotten back. At the sane time, painting it will help restore it's market value.

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