The Best Paint Finish For Your Room

When painting a room, kitchen or hallway picking the right color is important

. The color must go well with the furniture that you have and the lighting of your room. Besides the paint color it is also important to choose the right paint finish. The paint finish is the final icing on the cake and will affect the total look of the room.

There are a number of finishes to choose from and one should note that when choosing, one must consider the look and the wearability requirements of the room. Wearability requirements pertain to the activities that will take place in that room and in addition to that, how easy or hard it will be for you to clean that room. A kitchen will surely have oil spatters on the wall, the bathroom will have moisture. The paint finish that you will choose will help you address these incidents more effectively and help you with its maintenance.

Remember that once you have had the finish applied and you decide that it is not what you want you have to repaint the whole room. This can be costly and your time and effort will be wasted.

To help you choose the right paint finish, here are some facts that you can take into mind:

A flat gloss finish gathers dirt faster and requires more effort in cleaning.

High gloss finish does not damage easily and is washable

In addition, I have listed below the recommended finishes you can use for a particular room including the ceiling and wood trim. This will help you decide which finish is best for you and your room. The maintenance of the wall paint will also be addressed if the right choice will be made.

Kitchen - Semi-gloss -Washable & durable paint for areas subject to dirt, grease & moisture

Bathroom - Semi-gloss - Washable & durable paint for areas subject to dirt, grease & moisture

Hallway - Satin - Washable & minimize dirt pick-up

Dining/Living Rooms - Eggshell or Satin Eggshell - has a rich look but minimal washability. Satin has a rich look & washability

Family/Play Rooms - Satin or Semi-gloss Satin - has washability & some low sheen. Semi-gloss is very washable and perfect for high traffic areas exposed to dirt, grease, moisture

Bedrooms - Satin - Washable & minimizes dirt pick-up Garage Flat Minimize visibility of surface imperfections; less washable

Ceilings - Flat - Minimize visibility of surface imperfections

Trim and Baseboards - Semi-gloss or Gloss - Strong, washable surface

by: Tina Gleisner

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