Know The Types Of Paint And You Can Choose The Paint For Your House

There is no doubt that the house is one of your most important assets

. It is dream come true - it is a culmination of you stringy savings. There are many things that can make or unmake the beauty of the house. One of these factors is the painting, whether it is interior or exterior painting - even the painting of the roof can alter the aesthetic value of your house. So - if you are going to paint your house, do not leave everything to your paint contractor. Know the different types of paints and pick out for yourself the paint most appealing to you.

There may be too many types of paints in the market and this can seem to be too overwhelming for you. And this can cause indecision on your part. You can be extremely sure about your choice if you know the different types of paints and their appropriate surface applicability. Generally, paints are classified in accordance to their sheen, common types of which are flat, satin or eggshell, semi-gloss or gloss.

Paint sheen is about the gloss or how shinny the painted surface will be. High gloss will make the surface ultra shinny. The flat may not be shinny but this will not reflect the light and this type hides scratches.

Flat types

These types are most applicable to walls. They are the dullest of all types - lowest in sheen. As flat type, these are not reflective of light and can easily hide any surface imperfection such as scratches. These are smooth and matte finish.

Satin or eggshell types

These paint types have little sheen but they are also low-luster. With these types of paint, the room exudes the quality of depth and warmth. They are easier to clean in comparison to the flat paint. They are also more durable and would not peel easily.

Semi-gloss types

These types of paint are the easiest to clean. They are very durable. They are applied on areas that are most frequented. As they are easiest to clean, they are best for kitchen, bathroom and children's playroom and bedroom. They have shinny finish.

Gloss types

These types of paint have the highest sheen quality, the most shinny actually. They are the most durable of all the paint types so they are frequently used for doors and baseboards.

Your final criterion in choice of paint is whether you will opt for the latex or the oil-based.

Oil paint - This is more durable than latex and you can scrub the painted surface. It is shinny and application is smooth. It hides surface imperfections such as stains. The oil based is required to cover previously oil-based painted surface.

Latex paint - This is the more popular choice today. It cleans easily and has less odor. This is water-based making it easy to manage. It dries faster that the oil-based and it can resist discoloration and mildew formation.

Now that you have a idea on what paint - you can start with your project - paint the house! What remains for you after you have decided on the type is to make up your mind on the color.

by: alona Rudnitsky

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