{"id":3133,"date":"2020-01-27T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-01-27T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/?p=3133"},"modified":"2021-02-21T14:43:51","modified_gmt":"2021-02-21T14:43:51","slug":"a-guide-to-paint-finishes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/interior-details\/a-guide-to-paint-finishes","title":{"rendered":"A Guide to Paint Finishes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"675\" src=\"http:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/417.jpg\" alt=\"417.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-3134\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/417.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/417-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Image copyright Clair\nStrong Interior Design<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Choosing the right paint colours for your home is only half\nthe battle, you also need to make sure you choose the right paint <em>finish<\/em> for the application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many types of finish, each with their own purpose\nand aesthetic effect. In today\u2019s blog post we\u2019ll look at the most popular paint\nfinishes and I\u2019ll describe what they\u2019re best used for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"675\" src=\"http:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/282.jpg\" alt=\"282.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-3135\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/282.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/282-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Image copyright Clair\nStrong Interior Design<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Matt Emulsion \u2013 <\/strong>matt emulsion paint isn\u2019t shiny and it reflects only a small amount of light. It\u2019s most often used on walls and ceilings and is favoured for its smooth, velvety finish. Matt paint is great for hiding imperfections in walls and is suitable for just about every room in the house.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Flat Matt Emulsion <\/strong>\u2013 flat matt is even smoother than regular matt emulsion. It reflects even less light than matt emulsion, so if you want the colour on your walls to look the same regardless of light levels, it\u2019s the best choice. This paint finish is particularly impactful on darker shades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Note: wipe clean matt emulsions are available and are much easier to keep clean than standard matt emulsion paints.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Silk and Satin \u2013 <\/strong>silk and satin finishes offer a moderate amount\nof sheen. They have a more polished effect and reflect some light. Silk is\nsuitable for walls, while satin is typically used for woodwork. Both are\npractical choices because they\u2019re easy to wipe clean. Silk will show up\nimperfections on walls but satin will hide them in woodwork. Satin also makes\ncolours appear softer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Eggshell<\/strong> \u2013 this finish sits somewhere between matt and\nsilk on the sheen scale. It reflects small amounts of light without appearing\nshiny \u2013 just like an actual eggshell. When used on woodwork it gives a\ntraditional heritage look. It can also be used on walls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Gloss \u2013 <\/strong>gloss is a high-sheen finish that reflects lots of light. It\u2019s not very trendy at the moment but when it was in vogue it was mostly used on woodwork and metal. It can also be used on ceilings to make a space feel brighter and bigger. Gloss only works on perfectly smooth surfaces and is best suited to pale colours. It\u2019s very tough and practical. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Image copyright Clair Strong Interior Design Choosing the right paint colours for your home is only half the battle, you also need to make sure you choose the right paint finish for the application. There are many types of finish, each with their own purpose and aesthetic effect. 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