Certain surfaces just seem to lend themselves to a glossy finish: new cars, fancy fingernails, and magazine covers. But what about in the house? Are there places where glossy interior paints are a good choice? Let’s take a minute to discuss the properties of semi-gloss and high gloss paints. After that, we will take a look at where they could work well in your home.
Advantages of Glossy Interior Paints
A surface looks glossy because it is highly reflective, so light seems to shine off it. This means that it is very eye-catching and showy. Here are some of its main characteristics:
- Shiny, attractive finish
- Easy to wash
- Resistant to stains
- Durable against scrapes and wearing
Cautions with High-gloss House Paint
Some of the characteristics that make glossy interior paint attractive can also be a disadvantage in some circumstances. Because it is so reflective, it draws attention to any flaws in the surfaces beneath. This means that during the preparation for painting, all defects must be expertly repaired.
Additionally, the same durability that makes these paints resistant to stains also makes them difficult to paint over. The next time you want to add a coat of paint or change the color, additional preparation will be necessary.
Where to Use Glossy Paint
Most homeowners do not use high-gloss paint because of the difficulty in doing it well, and because it can be overwhelmingly shiny in some cases. Semi-gloss paints are similar, though less intense, and these work very nicely for details and highlights:
- Baseboards and crown molding
- Window and door trim
- Kitchen cabinets
- Built-in shelving
- Doors
Sometimes, however, high-gloss paint is just what you need to make a room look spectacular! This could be done on the ceiling of a formal dining room or a sitting room, or on an accent wall in any prominent area of your home. Just make sure the surface receives extra-careful preparation ahead of time, so there are no flaws to for it to highlight.
Cherry Hill Painting
No matter what kind of interior paint you are looking at, Cherry Hill Painting would be delighted to help you with the transformation. We specialize in meticulous preparation and expert paint application, so that you can be confident in superb results!
Serving New Jersey and the Philadelphia region, Cherry Hill Painting offers interior and exterior house painting. We have built our reputation on excellent customer service and beautiful painting. Call us to schedule your free interior painting estimate today!