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Choosing Paint Colors and Sheens

Pick colors with confidence and the right sheen for every surface.

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Choosing Paint Colors and Sheens
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Test in your own light

A color looks different at morning, noon and night. Paint a large sample on the wall and watch it for a few days before deciding.

Think about the whole home

Colors that flow from room to room make a house feel larger. Pick a few favorites and repeat them in different strengths.

Choose the right sheen

Flat hides flaws on ceilings and quiet walls. Satin and eggshell are easy to clean in living areas, and semi-gloss stands up in kitchens, baths and trim.

Prep makes the paint

Patching, sanding, cleaning and priming take as much time as painting and decide how long the finish lasts. Ask your painter how each surface will be prepared.

Questions

Good questions, straight answers.

How many coats do I need?

Most walls need a primer or first coat and a finish coat. Big color changes may need more.

Can I paint over wallpaper?

Sometimes, but removing it often gives a better result. A painter can check the surface.

Put it to work

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