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Bob Vila's website rated interior paints as okay, better, and best. He rated flat as best and satin as better. Flat was especially recommended for ceilings. For trim work, satin was rated better and flat was unrated. http://www.bobvila.com/HowTo_Library/Selecting_the_Right_Paint_Sheen-Painting-A1951.html
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Can interior flat be mixed with interior flat latex?
Yes, depending on the mix ratio, you will end up with an eggshell or satin finish.
Can paint for crown molding be a latex satin wall and trim paint?
Yes or it can be the same as the wall paint if it should be flat.
Can flat paint be painted over latex satin wall paint?
Yes, you can generally paint high gloss latex over flat latex paint. But you must do all the preparation work in the best tradition of any professional painter. All "flaking" must be removed and the raw wood primed. This will present a "smooth" surface for the new coating. Additionally, everything that is to be painted my be scrupulously clean and free of anything that will restrict the new latex from sticking to the old.
Can you mix satin and flat exterior latex paint?
Yes, you can mix satin and flat exterior latex paint, but it's important to note that the finish may not be consistent. Mixing different sheens can affect the final appearance, potentially resulting in a semi-gloss or uneven texture. It's advisable to test the mixture on a small area first to ensure you achieve the desired look. Always stir thoroughly to achieve a uniform blend.
Does sherwin Williams have a product for making satin paint flat?
If you want to turn your satin paint into flat wall paint simply mix one to one. One gallon of flat to each gallon of satin. The flat wall paint will obliterate any sheen the satin once had.
Can you put flat poly over satin poly?
Yes. Sand the satin poly with fine sandpaper to remove the gloss, then coat with the flat poly.
Do you use flat or semi gloss paint for the ceilings?
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.
Can you paint flat paint over satin paint?
Yes, you can paint flat paint over satin paint as long as the surface is properly prepared and primed.
We've got a problem we painted ceiling satin didn't like shine so repainted with flat latex ceiling paint 2 coats and we are still seeing shine in spots and not covering good?
Put a good primer on it.
Can you change flat paint into a satin or semi gloss?
No, you can dull satin or semi-gloss but not the reverse.
Is it cheaper to rent a three bedroom flat or to rent a three bedroom house?
it is cheaper when you go with three bedroom flat instead of going with three bedroom house. See related link.
Can satin paint be made flat?
If you have the satin, you can add flat paint and take some of the sheen off. This would have to be done before application. It will never be a true flat though.
