Painting for your Family's Needs

Published by: Donna Kshir
Published on: 2010-01-10 15:26:13

Regardless what you are painting the biggest decision you will have to make besides choosing a color is the type of finish you want. There are a few specific applications one should consider when selecting an interior paint finish for your home. It's also a good idea to enlist the help of a professional painting contractor in Connecticut.

One should always select a paint finish that will best suit you or your family's needs. The biggest mistake people make is selecting the wrong finish and living with the consequences afterwards. Here are a few tips to point you in the right direction when selecting a paint finish for the interior of your home.

Durability: With today's technology manufactures have developed numerous paint finishes with good cleaning qualities. A basic rule is the shiner the finish, the better the product will hold up to a good wash or cleaning. This is especially important in kitchens, bathrooms or high traffic areas of your home.

Any room, such as a bathroom or kitchen will be exposed to water and constant air changing temperatures, and it is best to select a semi-gloss paint finish. A small powder room or guest bathroom will have less traffic, and could be painted in a lower gloss finish. If this is the case, choose a satin or eggshell finish.

When selecting paint always consider the room and the amount of use or wear and tear that room will receive.

Kid-Friendly: When selecting a paint finish for your children's bedroom or connecting bathroom, many experts recommend using a satin or eggshell finish for the walls and a semi-gloss finish for doors and trim work. These two finishes will serve the purpose and are better formulated to withstand vigorous and repeated cleanings.

Shine: Although many people are fond of a high gloss shine, always reconsider painting the whole room with a high gloss shine. Use sparingly, on doors, molding and trim work.. Using a sleek and shiny tone in a whole room can make the room appear cold and uninviting to friends, family and guests. Always take extra time preparing any surface you hope to paint in a high gloss finish, as this finish tends to show even the slightest imperfection.

If you're looking for an old, worn or rustic look, consider using a flat finish. A flat paint gives you the desired look of age, as well as covering imperfections on the wall. If you are concerned with cleaning issues, select a flat enamel for the molding, doors and trim or an eggshell finish for the walls.

Ceilings: When people repaint their walls, they tend to overlook the ceiling. Painting a ceiling is one of the easiest decisions you will have to make when it comes to selecting paint. Most people select a basic white ceiling that you can purchase pre-mixed in a matte finish, which can be purchased straight off the shelf at any home improvement store.

When it comes to painting a ceiling most people select a flat paint, as coverage or cleaning purposes are not particularly important. To give your ceiling a flawless look, one could select an eggshell finish.

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