Is it high time to change your home interior paint? Then it’s also time to do some research before you start buying the buckets. You should keep in mind the concept and vibe that you are trying to achieve in your home when choosing the type of paint to purchase. Think about which part of your home that you are painting, whether is it the kitchen, the living room, the corridor or the children’s playroom, as each space within your home will require different types of paint.
Read on to know more about the types of paint that you can choose according to your interior’s requirements.
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Matte
Matte is one of the most common types of interior paints. It does not have a shiny or glossy finish, which makes this type of paint the ideal choice for walls and ceilings on which you do not want to put much attention to. The paint is easy to apply with a brush or roller, and you should apply more than a single coat for an even coverage.
- Pros: Matte paint is considered as one of the most forgiving type, as it works well in covering imperfections on your walls.
- Cons: May not adhere to all surfaces. Cleaning with a damp cloth may rub off some paint from the surface.
- Tip: Ideal for older homes with plenty of wall blemishes.
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Matte Enamel
Matte enamel is very similar to matte paint and popular for its durability. The visual effect is also very similar to matte paint and can be applied in the same way.
- Pros: Easy to clean and rarely requires retouching.
- Cons: Similar to matte paint, it may not adhere well to all surfaces.
- Tip: A good choice for walls with high-traffic where staining and scratching happen most of the time.
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Satin
Satin finish is somewhere between matte and gloss with a very soft sheen. This type of paint is ideal where you want to create a slight depth to your room, or even to boost the colour that you chose.
- Pros: Ideal for areas where you’ll need to clean the walls regularly.
- Cons: Shouldn’t be used on walls with imperfections because it will make them more apparent.
- Tip: Satin is also a popular choice for ceiling or wall trims such as wainscoting, since it emphasizes details well.
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Eggshell
Eggshell paint has a very slight shine that can be quite similar with the surface of an eggshell. It does not have gloss to it which is why this type of paint can reflect light throughout a room very well. Eggshell paint also helps in creating depth to a space without being overbearing.
- Pros: It doesn’t highlight imperfections too much and can often cover well with a single coat, making it an easier choice for many people.
- Cons: Less lustrous than satin, which also makes it slightly less durable.
- Tip: Eggshell paint covers more surface area with less paint in comparison to matte.
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Semi-Gloss
Semi-gloss paints are a great option for heavy-duty paint projects but albeit this feature, it is quite easy to clean. It doesn’t shine as much as a full gloss paint, and it gives good coverage with just a single coat.
- Pros: Durable and a great option for walls that you want to accentuate, such as a feature wall, as light will bounce off semi-gloss paint more easily than a more matte finish.
- Cons: Wall imperfections can be greatly highlighted, so you must be sure that your wall surface is perfect or at least well-primed before painting.
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Gloss
Gloss paints have a very shiny finish, which is why many people choose to use only for a small area such as a feature wall in a room. It is also widely for woodwork projects due to the clean and glossy look it gives out. Gloss paints create a very luxurious and glass-like effect on walls.
- Pros: Gloss paint goes well with any other finish. Use the same colour in a less-shiny paint for the most part of your room wall, and then add a gloss paint for a single-side accent wall for a super-glam look.
- Cons: Difficult to apply and it is best to get professional help to deal with it rather than DIY. You would need to apply more than a single coat for an even coverage.
- Tip: A higher gloss content in the paint will require a longer time to dry, so be sure to leave a significant amount of time in between coats.
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