It really depends on your preference, and exactly what you’re painting inside your home. If you’re painting a lot of interior walls, most people choose a flat finish. It hides imperfections really ...

In a world that’s grown accustomed to using colour with abandon, the next decorating frontier is high-shine. Those in the know have fallen for gloss, and are using it in ever more inventive ways. It ...

Paint sheens were created to handle different uses and durability needs. A high-traffic area like a hallway needs a coating that can withstand handprints and people brushing up against it while a ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." As a general rule of thumb, the term “sheen” refers to the amount of light paint reflects when dry. Most ...

Low sheen finishes hide imperfections but are hard to clean. Use them in low-traffic areas. Glossy sheens are easy to clean but highlight imperfections. Use them for high-traffic areas and trim. When ...

Arguably one of the most important aspects of car building is body and paint. This single aspect of a car makes up 90 percent of its appearance. It not only has the biggest impact on a person when ...

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