classic living room wall colors

every paint projectgets off to the right start with the right finish. i mean, one of these finishes: gloss, semi-gloss,satin, matte and flat. these are the mostpopular paint finishes and the right choice can come down to which areaof the home you are painting. when your paint can reads gloss, you can be sure it hasan extremely hard and shiny finish,

providing a rich, smooth luster,perfect for wood trim, cabinets, doorsor any area you wish to highlight. gloss finishes tend to bea little more washable as well. a semi-gloss finishis also very durable and great for areasthat get cleaned frequently such as kitchens, bathrooms closet doors,trim and utility areas. a satin finish has just the slightshine, so it offers clean-ability while at the same time offeringimperfection hiding benefits,

which is a fancy wayof saying, looks great. they won't even noticethe walls have cute little dimples. consider satin forthose high traffic areas most likely to attract nicks,scuff marks, and stains; like your kitchen, family roomfoyer, and hallways. it's also not a bad ideafor the kid's bedroom; the official homeroomof scuff marks. now, on the opposite side of shiny, are matte and flat finishes,

which soak up lightrather than reflect it. so these are really greatfor hiding surface imperfections. typically, a matte finishcannot offer the same washability that glossier sheens offer, but our emeraldand duration home interior paints come in a speciallyengineered matte finish that offers the samewashability as glossier sheens, so those stainson the surface wipe right off. matte and flat finisheswork best in adult bedrooms

and other areas thatwon't get roughed up by kids. they are also great for areas whereyou have uneven or textured walls. so speaking of great finishes,we're about done here. and if you're still undecided try sherwin-williamsemerald paint & primer in one and count on the same beauty anddurability, whatever sheen you choose. wanna know more? ask the experts at your neighborhoodsherwin-williams store,

who know a lot about paint sheen. even more than i know.and that's a lot.

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