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As long as you find that aesthetically pleasing, I don't see why not.

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You need to go and buy some semi gloss. The base is entirely different from flat.

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Prime it with a good primer.

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Can you paint a ceiling with gloss?

All mouldings were once painted in a high gloss paint because the higher the gloss the more durable the paint. These days most interior mouldings can be painted in either a semi-gloss or satin depending on your personal aesthetics.


What is the difference from base paint and semi gloss latex paint?

Base paint is also known as flat paint, or flat wall paint, or matt paint and is a latex paint. Flat paint is just that, flat or dull with no sheen at all. Semi-gloss is an enamel that dries very hard and can be found in a low sheen (satin) a medium sheen (semi-gloss) and a high sheen (high gloss) Flat paint is usually used on walls and ceilings where as semi-gloss is used in kitchens, bathrooms, doors an jambs because it helps hold back the inherent moisture in those areas.


Can you change flat paint into a satin or semi gloss?

No, you can dull satin or semi-gloss but not the reverse.


Can you paint semi gloss over flat latyex paint?

Yes. You can paint semi-gloss latex paint over flat latex paint. It is not advised to paint over any latex with any oil-based paint. Nor is it advised to try and paint over semi-gloss paint with any other finish without first de-glossing the finish and priming.


What is the difference between satin and semi-gloss paint?

Satin is lower gloss than semi-gloss paint. Paint finishes in order of decreasing gloss are: * Gloss * Semi-gloss * Satin/Low sheen * Flat Some manufacturers call Satin/Low sheen finish Eggshell, and others regard this as a finish between Satin/Low sheen and Flat paint. The higher the gloss finish the easier it is to clean, the higher its durabillity and the more it shows surface imperfections.

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Can you paint semi gloss over flat paint?

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What paint dries faster flat paint satin gloss or semi gloss?

semi gloss


33 gallonsof flat paint and 57 gallons of high gloss paint was sold what is the ratio of high gloss sold?

If the question is: What is the ratio of high gloss paint to flat paint sold, the answer is 57:33.


Can you paint a ceiling with gloss?

All mouldings were once painted in a high gloss paint because the higher the gloss the more durable the paint. These days most interior mouldings can be painted in either a semi-gloss or satin depending on your personal aesthetics.


What is the difference from base paint and semi gloss latex paint?

Base paint is also known as flat paint, or flat wall paint, or matt paint and is a latex paint. Flat paint is just that, flat or dull with no sheen at all. Semi-gloss is an enamel that dries very hard and can be found in a low sheen (satin) a medium sheen (semi-gloss) and a high sheen (high gloss) Flat paint is usually used on walls and ceilings where as semi-gloss is used in kitchens, bathrooms, doors an jambs because it helps hold back the inherent moisture in those areas.


Can you paint over a semi-gloss with a flat paint?

Yes. You'll want to ensure that the surface is clean and gloss free prior to applying the flat topcoat.


Can you paint over semi-gloss with flat paint?

yes you can, prep it first light rub down and apply two coats of the flat paint.


Can you change flat paint into a satin or semi gloss?

No, you can dull satin or semi-gloss but not the reverse.


Will semi gloss paint cover and stick to flat latex paint?

Yes, it will.


Can you paint a high gloss over a flat water base paint?

Yes.


Can you paint semi gloss over flat latyex paint?

Yes. You can paint semi-gloss latex paint over flat latex paint. It is not advised to paint over any latex with any oil-based paint. Nor is it advised to try and paint over semi-gloss paint with any other finish without first de-glossing the finish and priming.


What is the difference between satin and semi-gloss paint?

Satin is lower gloss than semi-gloss paint. Paint finishes in order of decreasing gloss are: * Gloss * Semi-gloss * Satin/Low sheen * Flat Some manufacturers call Satin/Low sheen finish Eggshell, and others regard this as a finish between Satin/Low sheen and Flat paint. The higher the gloss finish the easier it is to clean, the higher its durabillity and the more it shows surface imperfections.