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What Sheen of Paint Should I Use On Ceilings?
On any surface you paint, it is important to consider what sheen of paint you should use.
What sheen of paint should you use on your ceilings? The answer to that question can differ according to each unique situation.
In the picture above and below, we see a ceiling above a pool that has been painted with a semi-gloss sheen.
In these photos you can clearly see every deficiency in the ceiling and workmanship.
The semi-gloss paint was likely chosen as a way to protect the ceiling from potential splashes and accruing water damage.
Chances are, you would not want to choose this sheen to paint most of the ceilings in your home.
It is used most often on flat ceilings in bathrooms in homes for the same reason; to prevent mold and mildew from growing.
In the picture below, the right sheen was applied, but just applied very poorly or attempted to be “touched up” and you can see how it does not look right.
(Below) is a ceiling from the same home where someone clearly tried to do a “touch up” to this spot in the dining room.
The same rules apply for ceilings as do for walls, but generally worse. You can not plan for a touchup to your section unless it falls under very strict guidelines. You generally must still have the same batch or gallon of paint as was used originally. And even then, the surface color can change over time. You must always plan to paint the full surface, “corner to corner” as we say, to achieve professional results.
This dining room would have had to have been painted all the way out to the walls. It is impossible to match a ceiling paint, all ceiling paints have slightly different formulas.
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Find the perfect white for every wall, trim, and trend.
Choosing a white paint color seems easy—until you’re staring at 200 nearly identical swatches in different lights. This beautifully designed guide takes the guesswork out of choosing the right white by breaking down the 10 most popular white paints used by designers and pros—plus 7 bonus shades that let you know which colors are equivalents of each other and similar whites to the different colors..
Inside, you’ll find:
Clear descriptions of each white’s undertone, warmth, and light reflectance
Real room photos for easy visual comparison
Tips on pairing whites with wood tones, flooring, and countertops
Suggestions for which whites work best with dated finishes from different decades and trends
Guidance on sheen impact and selection
Whether you're painting a modern new build or refreshing a dated home, this ebook can help you avoid costly mistakes and confidently choose the right white—no regrets.
Expert color advice from the comfort of your home.
Choosing paint colors shouldn’t feel overwhelming—or like a guessing game. Our Virtual Color Consultation takes the stress out of selecting the perfect colors, whether you’re refreshing a single room or revamping your entire home. Guided by an experienced designer with a background in the trades, we offer custom-tailored recommendations that align with your lighting, finishes, style, and goals.
Options:
1 Room (1 Color) - Choose this if you are in need of ONE color for ONE room or area. This could be an option for your entire home IF hard finishes (counters, tiles, flooring, cabinets) are the same and/or are matching throughout your home.
Room + 1 (2 Colors) - Choose this if you need ONE main color and one accent color for a room or area. Main color + accent color for a wall for example OR wall color & trim color
Full Color - (up to 3 Colors) - Choose this option if you have a home that needs one main color but also needs an accent color AND/ OR an entirely different color for different rooms due to mismatched surfaces or Renos done on certain rooms.
What's Included:
A simple client intake form to understand your space, style, and needs
Photo or video submission instructions to help us “see” your space clearly
Personalized color recommendations
A selection with brand-specific paint names and finishes (Benjamin Moore, Sherwin-Williams, etc.)
Testing Tips
*3-5 Business Day Turnaround After Qualified Photos Received
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