Here are interior and exterior guides for selecting the correct paint finishes. When it comes to paint decorating, there are two factors: Color and sheen. Here are some tips for picking the right paint finishes like a pro:
Interior Paint Finishes
Once you decide on the perfect color, the next step is choosing a sheen. The main differences between sheens are luster (or shine) and washability. Flat and matte paints are best for lower traffic areas because they are more difficult to maintain and clean. As the sheen increases, so does the washability. Shinier finishes have more gloss, and the higher the gloss, the easier it is to clean. Sheen is also part of the aesthetics of a decorating scheme. For example, putting a high gloss finish on a bedroom ceiling is a bad choice no matter what color you use. This C2 Guide to Paint Finishes will help you pick the right paint sheen for your space.
Sherwin Williams Sheen Selector
If there is abundant natural light in a space, a high gloss paint can have a mirrorlike effect and create glare. Paints with a lower gloss or sheen will hide wall imperfections better than paints with a higher gloss or sheen. For maximum washability, durability and dirt resistance at all sheen levels, spend the money and buy a premium quality paint.
Exterior Finishes
Dunn-Edwards DURA Exterior Flat Paint is designed for use on properly prepared and primed masonry, concrete, tilt-up, block, stucco, plaster, wood and metal. It provides maximum protection against UV color fade, efflorescence, water intrusion and film failure (grain-cracking, peeling, blistering) and is ultra-low VOC. An excellent option for surfaces like wood stucco, vinyl siding and brick. They help conceal surface imperfections and touch up well. It provides excellent performance and durability.
Dunn-Edwards DURA Exterior Satin Paint is designed for use on properly prepared and primed masonry, concrete, tilt-up, block, stucco, plaster, wood and metal. It provides maximum protection against UV color fade, efflorescence, water intrusion and film failure (grain-cracking, peeling, blistering) and is ultra-low VOC. Dura exterior Satin is a great choice for all surfaces. Satin paints tend to highlight surface imperfections more than lower glosses.
Dunn-Edwards DURA Exterior Semi-Gloss Paint is designed for use on properly prepared and primed masonry, concrete, tilt-up, block, stucco, plaster, wood and metal. It’s great for exterior doors, trim, metal and fences.
