As long as they are the same base you can do that.
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.
Yes. You want to ensure to lightly sand the surface to remove the gloss before applying a low sheen over a high sheen. This ensures to provide a better bond to the substrate. Don't forget to clean the surface well after sanding.
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.
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.
There are many different answers for this as the circumstances require different paints. In a high moisture area such as a bathroom or kitchen area, a semi gloss is preferred. In a high traffic area, a flat paint is normally used for easier cleanup. Trim, handrails and crown molding are normally painted in a high gloss, for effect.
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.
Yes. You want to ensure to lightly sand the surface to remove the gloss before applying a low sheen over a high sheen. This ensures to provide a better bond to the substrate. Don't forget to clean the surface well after sanding.
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.
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.
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.
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.
you can mix paint of different sheen levels provided they are of the same vehicle or base (i.e.. water based, oil based. Mixing a satin with a semi-gloss will still be reasonably close to an "eggshell" finish. The best way to know is to use the chart below and add the 2 sheen level percentages together and divide by 2.For example a low sheen (satin) is 20% sheen + Semi-Gloss which is lets say 50%20+50=70 divided by 2 = average sheen of 35% giving you an eggshell finish.Flat (1-9% gloss)Low Sheen (10-25% gloss)Eggshell (26-40% gloss)Semi Gloss (41-69% gloss)Gloss (70-89% 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.
You didn't say which meaning of the word you want to use. If you mean gloss as in a shine, here are a couple of sentences.That paint has a high gloss.I like a low gloss, or even matte, paint on furniture.If you mean gloss as in to skip over something, try these sentences.If you don't watch him, he'll gloss over something important in the meeting.Just gloss over that part because it's not important.If you mean gloss as in lip gloss, you could say "That color of lip gloss looks good on you."
There are many different answers for this as the circumstances require different paints. In a high moisture area such as a bathroom or kitchen area, a semi gloss is preferred. In a high traffic area, a flat paint is normally used for easier cleanup. Trim, handrails and crown molding are normally painted in a high gloss, for effect.
LG1 "Sage Green Poly" (low gloss). There was also a dull beige, LJ1 "Sand Beige Poly" (low gloss).
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