PAINT FINISHES - DESIGNER SECRETS

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Good morning, Lovelies! Let's talk paint. Paint is one of THE most cost effective ways to change up a space. Color can transform a room like no other design element can. Once that perfect color has been selected, which finish do you choose? The paint gurus at Pratt and Lambert Paints have broken it down in to a simple formula.

Read on for their advice on finishes galore!





Flat is excellent for low traffic areas and for ceilings because of its low reflectivity.

• Soft, rich appearance
• Washable
• Hides imperfections
• Easy touch-up

Velvet or Pearl is a soft, elegant finish commonly found in foyers, hallways, dining rooms and living rooms.

• Elegant Finish
• Minimizes imperfections
• Washable
• Scrubbable
• Burnish resistance, maintains finish uniformity
• Stain resistance

Eggshell is a durable, smooth finish commonly found in children's bedrooms, and other high traffic areas.

• Elegant Finish
• Minimizes imperfections
• Washable
• Scrubbable
• Burnish resistance, maintains finish uniformity
• Stain resistance

Satin is an attractive finish offering superior stain resistance and washability, ideal for any high traffic area.

• Low finish
• Provides excellent washable finish
• Burnish resistance, maintains finish uniformity
• Outstanding stain resistance
• Good mildew resistance

Semi-Gloss is a moderately glossy finish perfect for trim, doors, cabinets, kitchens and bathrooms.

• Shiny finish
• Provides excellent washable and scrubbable finish
• Burnish resistance, maintains finish uniformity
• Excellence stain resistance
• Great mildew resistance

 Gloss is a reflective finish commonly used for trim, doors, cabinets, kitchens and bathrooms.

• Hard and shiny film
• Excellent washability
• Excellent scrubbability
• Burnish resistance, maintains finish uniformity
• Excellent stain resistance
• Excellent mildew resistance

Voila! Of course, rules are always made to be broken, but tried and true advice gives you a solid jumping off point in creating an incredible space. Have fun and happy Monday!




xx,
Melissa