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Tips and tricks for homeowners
This is a draft cheat sheet. It is a work in progress and is not finished yet.
Paint Sheens
High Gloss |
Kitchens, Door and Window Trim |
Semi-Gloss |
Kitchens, Bathrooms, Chair Rails |
Satin |
Family Rooms, Foyers, Hallways, Kids' Bedrooms |
Eggshell |
Dining Rooms, Living Rooms |
Flat |
Ceilings, Closets |
Oil Based Paint best for...
Exterior areas with heavy "chalking" (powdery substance on surface) |
Repainting exterior areas with four or more layers of oil-based paint. |
Never used on fresh masonry or galvanized iron. |
Interior trim and cabinets |
Acrylic-based paint
Exterior wood that experiences freezing temperatures |
New stucco and masonry |
Weathered aluminum or vinyl siding |
Interior walls |
Interior trim |
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Paint Sheen
The flatter the paint, the better it hides surface imperfections |
Colorant adds sheen. The richer the color, the shinier it will be; you may want to step down a sheen. |
Gloss surfaces are less porous and therefore more mildew resistant. |
The higher the gloss, the more washable and scrubbable the surface. |
The glossier the finish, the greater the durability. |
The glossier the paint, the higher the price. |
Miscellaneous Advice
Surface prep is 75-90% of the success of a repaint. |
Good painters are really just good sanders. |
Don't buy cheap paint. You really do get what you pay for. |
A primer coat and two finish coats should do a good job when the repaint is roughly the same color. |
Make sure your acrylic paint is 100% acrylic. It is more durable than vinyl acrylic paint. |
Brushes
Acrylic |
Use a synthetic-bristle brush |
Oil |
Use a natural-bristle brush |
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