Selecting or recommending the correct paint finishes is about finding the coating with the right mix of functional and aesthetic properties. As a painting contractor, it’s good to consider your customer’s knowledge of sheen and gloss, and how that may impact both the longevity and appearance of the finish.
Factors To Consider About Paint Finishes
For instance, is the room a high-traffic or low-traffic area?
Windows also come into play. Therefore, you might not use a high-gloss finish in a room flooded with natural light.
It’s helpful to consider the room from all angles before making a decision.
4 important points to remember about paint finishes
- Gloss and sheen choice should be based upon various factors. The type of room. What is being painted, lighting, position of windows, traffic, performance expectations, and aesthetic preference.
- Every product has a gloss or sheen value. Some have both.
- Paints with a lower gloss/sheen will hide wall imperfections better than paints with a higher gloss/sheen.
- Paints with a higher gloss/sheen will generally be easier to clean.
Measuring gloss and sheen
Gloss and sheen reflectance are measured on a scale of 0 (no gloss) to 100 (mirror-like). Reflectance is typically measured by deflecting a single beam of light at a 60° or 85° angle off a surface.
Deflected light goes into a receptor. This measures the intensity in units. The higher the number of units, the shinier the surface. 60° and 85° references are a guide to reflect average gloss and sheens in manufacturing when force dried at 4 mils wet. Refer to the product data sheets for more information.
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