HOW TO CHOOSE A RIGHT PAINT FOR YOUR HOME?
Many a times, choosing a right paint or a suitable color for home seems to be a tough decision. Few looks elegant and the rest all juggle in the variety of options available. ‘Let’s go for a blue’, wife urges while your child’s favorite color will be maroon and to the worse part, your neighbor opines, “Mishra Ji, the color looks dull Ji”. Is it so difficult to choose paint for home? Yes, indeed.
If it was only a matter of color then getting your home painted would be easier but you may also have to decide on a base (latex or oil) and a finish (flat/matte, eggshell/satin or semi glass/ high-gloss). To make your life easier, the article introduces you to the choices available to help you select the interior house paint that suffice your needs to its best.
Oil paint vs. Latex paint
Latex has faster drying-time as it is water based, compared to oil paint. With its resistant ability to fading, it will help in retaining the flexibility for a longer period of time. On the other side, Oil paint is alkyd based which dries slowly & has more durability. Unlike Latex, this is not affected by paramount temperature but it turns to yellow and become fragile with time.
Difference between variety of Interior house paint finishes
Flat or Matte paint
Flat paint is ideal to cover up the imperfections and most suitable for blemish surface such as nail pops and drywall seams. To have a smoother textured surface, flat paint is a great option however this won’t stand up for a longer period and lacks durability. Experts suggest matte paint especially for ceiling as it absorbs light giving it a flat look.
Satin Paint
A perfect choice for living room, halls and bedrooms with more durability compared to flat paint. Like matte paint, satin can cover up the imperfections and best suited for blemish surface.
Gloss Paint (Semi and high)
Gloss paint can resist stains and dirt without being faded away with hard scrubbing. Giving a bright and lustrous finish, the gloss paint is recommended for high traffic areas such as kitchen and bathroom. The paint can hoard dirt and can actually accent the fault leaving no marks behind.
Hope the article was helpful. Please do share your views in the comment section. Good day 🙂
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