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- Gloss paint:
"Gloss" paints have a highly reflective smooth surface.
Solventborne gloss paints are generally the toughest, most durable
and most stain-resistant type of paint. Gloss paints are easier to
clean than paints with less surface smoothness. They are ideal for
areas exposed to heavy traffic or heavy use - especially where fingerprints,
grease or grime are common.
Some areas where gloss paints are useful include kitchen, bathroom
and laundry room walls; cabinets; banisters; doorways; windowsills
and frames; and interior trim. Certain gloss paints also can be used
on furniture.
Because of their highly reflective appearance, gloss paints tend
to highlight surface imperfections. If walls or woodwork are either
marred or irregular, it may be best to select a paint with less sheen.
Check out Resene's range of gloss paints.
- Semi-gloss paint:
"Semi-gloss" paints have a slightly glossy appearance that
is not as highly reflective as that of gloss paints. These types of
finishes offer good stain resistance and are easy to clean, so they
are especially popular among families with young children.
Paints with a semi-gloss appearance are excellent for use on many
of the same areas as gloss paints. They are ideal for walls and woodwork
which are subject to wear, including: kitchens and bathrooms; hallways;
foyers and bathrooms; children's rooms; playrooms; doors and doorways;
windows and trim.
Check out Resene's range of semi-gloss paints.
- Eggshell, satin or low sheen paint:
Paint manufacturers use various names for finishes whose sheen level
is lower than semi-gloss, yet more lustrous than flat paints. Among
the terms commonly used are "eggshell", "satin"
and "low sheen" paints. (Satin or low sheen paints sometimes
have a slightly higher sheen than those with eggshell finishes).
Paints in this category tend to impart more warmth and depth to surfaces
than do flat paints. They resist stains better than flat paints, although
not as well as semi-gloss and gloss paints.
Eggshell, satin or low sheen paints are a good choice for rooms or
areas where some sheen is desired and good cleaning properties are
necessary. Examples include: hallways, bathrooms, children's rooms
and playrooms.
Occasionally, these types of paints are used for ceilings. However,
their slight sheen will tend to highlight surface imperfections more
so than flat paints.
Check out Resene's range of satin and low sheen
paints.
- Flat paint:
"Flat" paints diffuse light, so they tend to conceal surface
imperfections better than paints with higher sheen levels. As a result,
they are a good choice for general use on walls and ceilings,
especially those that are dented or rough. Colours appear less intense
in a flat finish than in a glossier finish.
Flat paints are also invaluable when painting over new drywall where
the tape job is not thoroughly sanded, or where very porous joint
compound has been used. In these cases, flat paints can help make
the surfaces look smooth and uniform.
Keep in mind that in some cases it can be difficult to remove stains
from flat finishes. Their surfaces have a micro rough texture which
can trap dirt and make cleaning difficult when compared to higher-sheen
paints. It is wise to use flat paints only in areas that do not tend
to get soiled.
Check out Resene's range of flat paints.
- Using colour
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. Gloss level of
selected Resene paints:
- Gloss:
Resene Hi-Glo - Exterior house and roof paint.
Resene Super Gloss - Exterior/interior solventborne paint for joinery,
doors, windows and hard wearing surfaces.
Resene Enamacryl - Exterior/interior waterborne paint for joinery,
doors, windows and hard wearing surfaces.
- Semi-gloss:
Resene Sonyx 101 - Exterior waterborne house paint.
Resene Lusta-Glo - Interior solventborne paint for joinery, doors,
windows and hard wearing surfaces.
Resene Lustacryl - Interior/exterior waterborne paint for joinery,
doors, windows and hard wearing surfaces.
- Satin:
Resene Lumbersider - Exterior/interior all purpose waterborne.
- Low sheen:
Resene Zylone Sheen - Interior washable wall paint.
Resene SpaceCote Low Sheen - Interior waterborne paint for broadwall
areas, wet areas and all interior/exterior trim and joinery.
- Flat:
Resene Zylone 20 - Interior flat waterborne.
Resene Ceiling Paint - Interior waterborne paint for ceilings.
Resene Flatcote - Interior solventborne paint for ceilings and walls.
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