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You will have no problem painting satin over top of flat paint. Just remember to use the appropriate paint that will stick to the old coating. If the old coating is latex (water based) you can go over it with latex or alkyd (oil based) paint. If the old coating is oil based you can only go over it with oil based paint or a hi performance latex that is specialy made to go over oil. Most latex will not stick to oil based paint.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoAccording to Sherwin-Williams, a trusted paint company, ceiling paint should be flat. A flat finish will hide imperfections, unlike a glossy paint which shows them by reflecting light unevenly. They also carry specific "ceiling paint", which I think is thicker, as it has "reduced splatter" and resists yellowing, which is important. In my mind, ceilings are painted far less often than walls.
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∙ 14y agoIt really is up to personal preference. Most commonly flat paint is used. Flat paint hides drywall imperfections, has no sheen associated with it and is usually easier to blend in and touchup. With satin paint you can see more imperfections which is also easier to see when you have large open ceilings. It really is up to the individual but flat is used most commonly.
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∙ 12y agoThe sheen. Satin has a little bit of a silky gloss, flat means: really matte.
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∙ 11y agoAs long as it's the same base, yes.
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∙ 9y agoAny paint is fine
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∙ 11y agoAs long as it's the same base you can .
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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.
Do you paint baseboard moulding gloss or semi gloss?
That is up to you. The more gloss a paint has in it, the easier it is to clean and the more abuse it can take. For the most part, ceilings are only flat.
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.
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.
Do you paint baseboard moulding gloss or semi gloss?
That is up to you. The more gloss a paint has in it, the easier it is to clean and the more abuse it can take. For the most part, ceilings are only flat.
What paint dries faster flat paint satin gloss or semi gloss?
semi gloss
Can you paint semi gloss over flat paint?
Can I paint semi gloss over flat paint? Thanks!Barbara Phillips
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 over semi-gloss with flat paint?
yes you can, prep it first light rub down and apply two coats of the flat paint.
Will semi gloss paint cover and stick to flat latex paint?
Yes, it will.
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.
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.
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.
How do you prepare a semi gloss ceiling to paint with a flat paint?
As long as you find that aesthetically pleasing, I don't see why not.
What is the difference between semi gloss and satin paints?
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.
