TYPES OF PAINT FOR THE HOUSE

1. TYPES OF PAINT FOR THE HOUSE TOP ONE PAINTING COMPANY IN SYDNEY www.topsydney.com.au

2. THINGS YOU NEED TO KEEP IN MIND You need to observe the size of your room. If the room is small, then you should go for a glossy sheen to make it look bigger as the light will reflect on the walls and create the illusion of a spacious room A room which is used by kids or by several people should ideally be painted with colours which are washable and have high durability. This purpose is well served by paints with a glossy sheen. if there are imperfections that need to be concealed with paint, then a paint that has high coverage, such as an oil-based, matte, or flat paint can be used The properties of paints, that need to be taken into account when choosing the type of paint, include sheens and glossy finishes. Painters in Chatswoodcan advise you with regards to each type, but you should know that the sheen of a paint is determined by the amount of gloss that it has; paints with glossy finishes have a highly reflective sheen.

3. GLOSSY FINISHES High gloss: this kind of paint gives a very shiny and smooth surface which makes cleaning easier. It is best for places more interacted to dust, but the drawback is that it will not hide the small imperfections that might be there on your walls. Best for furniture, trims, cabinets, and doors. Semi-gloss: it is similar to high gloss but has less shine than the high gloss versions. Cleaning this kind of paint is also easy, but this too fails to hide any blemishes on your walls Best for: trims, cabinet, doors, and kitchen

4. NON-GLOSSY FINISHES These types of paints have the least reflective sheens and are preferably used on walls as compared to in other spaces. Matte/flat: have no shine at all and are best to hide imperfections. However, these types of paints are harder to clean and are more likely to fade if they are cleaned. Therefore, it is better to use in rooms which are not frequented by little kids and a lot of people. Best for ceilings Eggshell: this kind of paint has some gloss, and can be cleaned easily because it does not fade. however, it is not ideal to use if there are many imperfections in the surfaces that need to be concealed. Best for bedrooms, dining or living rooms Satin: this sheen, as the name suggests is smooth. It contains a bit more gloss as compared to the Eggshell finish which also makes it easy to clean. Best for: bathrooms, living or dining rooms, and bedrooms. Satin finish can be used in any room around the house.

5. DIFFERENT TYPES OF PAINTS Oil paints: The durability of oil paints is high, but the paint takes longer to dry. Oil paints are good for painting on trims and doors. Linseed oil is commonly used to smoothen and thin out the paint to make it easier to apply. Water-based paints: These paints are the most commonly used. The advantage of using water-based paints is that they are environmentally friendly, and take less time to dry as compared to other types of paints. Moreover, they are durable. Plastic paints: These paints are made with acrylic latex. Plastic paints are water-based paints that provide a matte finish and are known their washable and drying properties. Enamel paints: These paints dry to a hard and glossy coat. Enamel paints are mainly used to protect surfaces against moisture seeping in. they are used both on wood and metal surfaces, especially when used outdoors. Distemper paint: This is a decorative paint which is a form of whitewash giving a textured feeling

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