Interior Painting & Wallpaper

How to choose the correct Interior paint

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There are four types of paint that you can use for the interior of your home or office. They are Flat, Stain or Eggshell, Semi-gloss, and Gloss. Most companies (Sherwin Williams, Home Depot, Lowe’s and more) will carry all the different paint products. We will try to give you a good brake down of what each one is and why you should use one over the other.
Flat paint: This paint is great for your ceilings and areas that will not have a lot of traffic. Flat paint has no shine to it, so it hides any imperfections on your walls. If you have an older home or the kids have moved out, you may want to think about using flat paint on your walls, because it is very easy to touch up and you will never see a difference in color. Please do not use the flat paint in any of your full size bathrooms. Flat paint may leave you with dark lines or spots all over your new painted walls because of the steam. Use a Stain or Eggshell. Don’t hesitate to give AtlantaWallcovering and More a call if you have questions or you need some help finishing or even starting your project.
Stain or Eggshell paint: This paint has a more of a shine to it, like an egg shell. This paint is good for homes that have small children or pets, because unlike flat paint you may wipe off things like finger prints or markings on the walls. Just be careful, you do not want to rub too hard. The only drawback on this paint is that it will show all the imperfections on your walls. It’s best to have a professional company that is very knowledgeable on mudding and sanding to do the paint job or you may not be very happy with the result and you cannot touch it up, because it will dry at a different shade.
Semi-gloss paint: This paint has a little more shine then stain or eggshell. It is good for trim, bookcases, bookshelves, cabinets in kitchens and bathrooms.
Gloss paint: This paint cleans easily and resists scuffs. It is a good choice for high traffic or constant use areas and items, such as outdoor furniture. For shutters and other trim, gloss paint provides a sleek look. Gloss paint will, however, show imperfections on the surface more than other paint and will not cover rough spots. Gloss paint is mostly used for industrial applications.

We at AtlantaWallcovering & More hope that this will help you on your next project. Just remember if you have any questions or you need some friendly advice we are just a phone call away. 678 231 0520.