I felt the need for this page simply because when it comes to paint it is still a hot topic, not really but its a google-able topic. You either like it or you don't. Some turn there nose and it all comes down to 1st purpose (where? high traffic? kids? low light?) and then preference. You can't go by the can either, they say almost the same thing for everything.
Why this post, well, I have been repainting all the ceilings in my house. They were all flat!!! Flat does NOT reflex light! It is dull. All my ceilings looked dark, my room seems dark, it was just aweful.Now most say if your ceilings aren't 'perfect' do flat it covers imperfections blah blah blah. why does a ceiling need to be perfect, its called character folks. My ceilings are 95 years old, they are far from smooth and I love it.
See the shine over there ----------------------------------------->
I have a 4 year old and a dog. Both are crazy as ....well ok they are both just really active and a bit hyper, perfect for each other. These walls are semi-gloss; easy to wipe clean, need I say more. Plus again with the light issue, it reflects the light even though I chose a darker color. |
<------------------------- Look at that shiney ceiling! It has one light and thats at the top stair, There is one window and its long and narrow, but what the hay, its a hallway not a hall of fame. The Gloss really helped, say it with me "reflect" the light down an other wise dark space.
Golden Bronze by Glidden
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