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Interior Painting - what sheens?

Posted on 9/10/14 at 12:29 pm
Posted by lsufanintexas
Member since Sep 2006
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Posted on 9/10/14 at 12:29 pm
Going to be re-painting my interior walls, ceilings, and trim work of my home to sell.


Is this the typical sheen for each?

Ceilings - Flat
Walls - Satin
Trim - Semi-Gloss

Just want to make sure before I go crazy buying paint.

Thanks for any help!
This post was edited on 9/10/14 at 12:34 pm
Posted by The Third Leg
Idiot Out Wandering Around
Member since May 2014
10158 posts
Posted on 9/10/14 at 12:30 pm to
You got it. Though some like eggshell on the walls.
Posted by dobiegil
Gonzales
Member since Jul 2014
183 posts
Posted on 9/10/14 at 12:31 pm to
If you want to keep it simple - Martin

If you want to get a little crazy and wild - Charlie
Posted by TexasTiger01
Lake Houston
Member since Nov 2013
3215 posts
Posted on 9/10/14 at 12:31 pm to
quote:

what sheens?


Posted by CorkSoaker
Member since Oct 2008
9819 posts
Posted on 9/10/14 at 12:38 pm to
Whatever you do don't use flat finish for your walls, especially if you have young kids and/or dogs.
Posted by NOFOX
New Orleans
Member since Jan 2014
9985 posts
Posted on 9/10/14 at 12:39 pm to
Prefer matte on walls and eggshell on trim.
Posted by piratedude
baton rouge
Member since Oct 2009
2584 posts
Posted on 9/10/14 at 12:46 pm to
oil base gloss or semi on the woodwork because it flows out to a nice shine, and holds up much better than latex

latex flat on the walls if you won't be getting hand prints on them. semi-gloss latex can be cleaned, but touch-ups won't blend. Flat can't be cleaned very well, but touches up nicely
Posted by KosmoCramer
Member since Dec 2007
77587 posts
Posted on 9/10/14 at 12:47 pm to
Flat on ceiling and Semi gloss on trim is pretty standard.

If you go flat or matte on the walls touch up is easier but it's harder to clean than semi gloss. Semi gloss also shows the imperfections in the wall a lot more due to increased sheen.

IMO eggshell is the best of both worlds, decent touch up, washable and hides imperfections. It's the happy medium.

But to each their own.

And get high quality paint, it makes a difference.
Posted by jojothetireguy
Live out in Coconut Grove
Member since Jan 2009
10516 posts
Posted on 9/10/14 at 12:51 pm to
i rather eggshell on walls in case of touchups. It's easier to blend eggshell than satin or semigloss
Posted by stinkysullivan
Member since Sep 2013
134 posts
Posted on 9/10/14 at 12:52 pm to
Do yourself a favor and DON'T skimp on the paint. Sherwin Williams is the way to go. They routinely offer 30%-40% off and it comes out to about the same price as buying paint from one of the big box stores. MUCH better quality too!
Posted by AndyCBR
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since Nov 2012
7709 posts
Posted on 9/10/14 at 2:27 pm to
I like Eggshell latex on the walls (durable and touches up OK). Satin can be a pain for touch up and highlighting drywall imperfections. To me, flat is not durable enough.

I like Latex flat on the ceiling. Any sheen on the ceiling highlights drywall imperfections that show up in the horizontal plane under lighting.

I like Oil Base Semi Gloss for the interior trim. Oil is a little more cleanup and fumes but it holds up so much better and flows to a smooth finish.

Best secret to trim paining either latex or semi gloss is to use a paint conditioner (Floetrol or Penetrol). A buddy of mine maxed out the Penetrol per the instructions and used a foam roller for his baseboards. It took a while to dry but it looks like a sprayed finish.

Hope this helps.
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