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As a vehicle refinishing industry professional I have had the opportunity to test all the major paint brands, Dupont, Sikkens, Sherwin Williams, PPG, Diamont, RM, and in many cases I have been able to spray them side by side to compare. I can attest that all companies have their stengths and weaknesses. However the product that was the easiest to spray and yielded not only the best looking results but fastest cycle times and productivity (body shop terminology) is Sherwin Williams.
There is no way to answer this question without more qualifications. If you want to clean up with water, latex paint. If your don't mind paint fumes, oil based paint. High gloss paint has more lacquifers (ingredients that make the paint more like plastic) and so becomes a better protector of the material. To pick any paint maker's brand and say that it is best is shortsighted and biased.
Oil based paint is the most durable for furniture, however, if oil based paints are not available in your area, there are water based paints that will work nearly as well even though they do take longer to cure.
The paint used isn't as important as the preparation. You'll want to ensure that the surface you are painting is dull and clean before applying a paint that is the same base as the paint you are covering. If the same base is no longer available, the a bonding primer will need to be applied first.
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Is high gloss paint always latex?
No, often high gloss paint is oil based.
Cornice what paint is used to paint a cornice?
High gloss Exterior Oil-Based Gloss Enamel over Quality Primer will give the best results on a cornice.
Is semi gloss paint okay for a bedroom?
At one time paint only came in a limited gloss range, flat, semi-gloss and high-gloss. The higher the gloss factor the harder the paint... the harder the paint the more washable it is. People used to only use high gloss or semi-gloss in kitchens and bathrooms so they could keep the rooms cleaner. These days, with the availability of a wider selection of gloss finishes and the tendency for people to paint more frequently, it is no long essential to use semi-gloss in your kitchen. I have been using a pearl luster paint successfully in kitchen for more than ten years with very good results.
What is a comparable paint to Sherwin Williams super paint in high gloss?
Many other companies make a a comparable paint. Ask for there top or second line of high gloss acrylic and you should be satisfied.
What is the difference from base paint and semi gloss latex paint?
Base paint is also known as flat paint, or flat wall paint, or matt paint and is a latex paint. Flat paint is just that, flat or dull with no sheen at all. Semi-gloss is an enamel that dries very hard and can be found in a low sheen (satin) a medium sheen (semi-gloss) and a high sheen (high gloss) Flat paint is usually used on walls and ceilings where as semi-gloss is used in kitchens, bathrooms, doors an jambs because it helps hold back the inherent moisture in those areas.
Is high gloss paint always latex?
No, often high gloss paint is oil based.
33 gallonsof flat paint and 57 gallons of high gloss paint was sold what is the ratio of high gloss sold?
If the question is: What is the ratio of high gloss paint to flat paint sold, the answer is 57:33.
Cornice what paint is used to paint a cornice?
High gloss Exterior Oil-Based Gloss Enamel over Quality Primer will give the best results on a cornice.
How do you you get a high gloss shine on semi gloss paint?
By using rubbing compound
Can you paint a high gloss over a flat water base paint?
Yes.
What is the best type of paint for crown moulding Flat Semi-Gloss Satin etc?
Generally, a satin or semi-gloss sheen is best for decorative trim. The shinier paint will be a bit easier to apply, be smoother after application and will accent the crown molding. I always paint crown, doors, door trim, and baseboards in high gloss. Here in the south we also use only one color, white. I also use ceiling paint as the primer coat because I paint it (the crown moulding) when I paint the ceiling. Then I apply 1 coat of high gloss on the crown. Then I paint the last coat that has been thinned a little with water (2 tablespoons per cup of paint) This goes on very fast and smoothe and when finished looks like wet vanilla ice cream. When you paint high gloss, be advised that you have to keep a wet leading edge, meaning that if you stop painting and the paint is allowed to dry, it will show where you stopped and then restarted. The same is true for semi gloss and satin.
Is semi gloss paint okay for a bedroom?
At one time paint only came in a limited gloss range, flat, semi-gloss and high-gloss. The higher the gloss factor the harder the paint... the harder the paint the more washable it is. People used to only use high gloss or semi-gloss in kitchens and bathrooms so they could keep the rooms cleaner. These days, with the availability of a wider selection of gloss finishes and the tendency for people to paint more frequently, it is no long essential to use semi-gloss in your kitchen. I have been using a pearl luster paint successfully in kitchen for more than ten years with very good results.
What is a comparable paint to Sherwin Williams super paint in high gloss?
Many other companies make a a comparable paint. Ask for there top or second line of high gloss acrylic and you should be satisfied.
If you paint high gloss acrylic over high gloss oil on the trim will it peel off?
the high gloss acrylic would bead up and not give you an even application over the oil based
What is the difference from base paint and semi gloss latex paint?
Base paint is also known as flat paint, or flat wall paint, or matt paint and is a latex paint. Flat paint is just that, flat or dull with no sheen at all. Semi-gloss is an enamel that dries very hard and can be found in a low sheen (satin) a medium sheen (semi-gloss) and a high sheen (high gloss) Flat paint is usually used on walls and ceilings where as semi-gloss is used in kitchens, bathrooms, doors an jambs because it helps hold back the inherent moisture in those areas.
What is wet paint super high gloss enamel used for?
walls
How do you get shiny gold walls?
Try high gloss paint in a golden color.
