What are the advantages of flat and lower sheen paints?
• They provide even light reflection, to give the surface a softer, more uniform look. • They don’t highlight surface imperfections like higher sheen paints, so they usually don’t require as much surface preparation (like patching, texturing or sanding) prior to painting. • They are much less likely to show ‘lap marks’, so they are generally easier to apply and touch-up than higher sheen paints. (When one painted section dries before the next section is painted, the two sections won’t flow together into a uniform film, resulting in a ‘lap mark’.) • They don’t need to be sanded or de-glossed before repainting, unlike higher sheen paints.
• They provide even light reflection, to give the surface a softer, more uniform look. • They don’t highlight surface imperfections like higher sheen paints, so they usually don’t require as much surface preparation (like patching, texturing or sanding) prior to painting. • They are much less likely to show ‘lap marks’, so they are generally easier to apply and touch-up than higher sheen paints. (When one painted section dries before the next section is painted, the two sections won’t flow together into a uniform film, resulting in a ‘lap mark’.) • They don’t need to be sanded or deglossed before repainting, unlike higher sheen paints. What are the disadvantages of flat and lower sheen paints? • They are less stain and scuff resistant than higher sheen paints, so they should not be recommended for high-traffic areas or on surfaces that will be handled, washed or scrubbed frequently.
