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CHOOSING THE RIGHT PAINT TO INCREASE VALUE AND LOOKS
By homejack | May 17, 2008
The best way to increase home value with the least expenditure of time and cash is to paint. After proper preparation, the choice of which paint, sheen and color to use has to be made.
While some paint brands may be better than another, the main point to remember is to choose the best quality of the brand you can afford. A quality paint will adhere better, resist dirt and stains better, fade less and be much easier to clean.
The next step is to match the type of paint to the use of the area. What may be good for one room may not work well for another. The paint chosen for a bath might not be good for a bedroom. If you are painting a busy playroom or family room, you want a durable finish.
The sheen, or gloss you choose will definitely affect the look of your room after painting. Smaller rooms will look and feel larger if a high gloss paint is used because the light will be retracted. The down side is that surface imperfections will be more visible.
A wall in older homes or one with cracks, high and low spots or other imperfections would usually need a flat paint. A flat paint will hide many problems. But wait! Flat paints don’t clean well and are not good choices for high traffic areas.
For a high traffic area or a kid’s room, consider Semi-gloss paint. These paints are easy to care for and highly washable. They can appear a little shiny or produce glares on occasion.
The most versatile and many times most expensive are the Eggshell and Satin finishes. They offer a soft finish and are highly washable and durable.
FLAT - Any room other than kid’s room, kitchen or bath.
EGGSHELL/SATIN - Good choice for any room. Good for doors, windows, trim, cabinets and furniture.
SEMI-GLOSS - Good for hallways, kid’s room, kitchen and bath. Also use for doors, windows, trim, cabinets, shutters and furniture.
HIGH GLOSS - Good for kitchen and bath, doors, windows, trim, cabinets, shutters, molding and furniture
Colors can also significally affect the way you feel. Red is full of energy. But did you know red could actually raise your heartbeat and energy levels along with your blood pressure? Hey! Need passion and intimacy in the bedroom? Consider red. It also has been known to increase the appetite. Look out, dining room.
Want a warm friendly feeling in the family room? Consider the color Orange. Yellow is great for dark foyers and hallways and even kitchens.
If you want a calm, tranquil feeling rather than the passionate one in the bedroom, consider the color Blue. Green is another calm and relaxing color. It makes a good color choice for family living areas, bedrooms and kitchens.
After choosing a quality paint, just remember, go with your feelings in choosing the sheen and color. So what, if you later realize a mistake was made. You can always paint again!
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