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"Paint Finishes": Ever wonder what the difference is between matte, flat, eggshell, pearl, semi-gloss, high-gloss, velvet, satin or pearl when it comes to paint sheens?

The seemingly small difference of paint sheen can make a big impact on a room. It can even make the difference between a homeowner loving and hating a paint job!

Once the paint colors have been selected it is important to get the right paint. That starts with knowing a bit about paint finishes or sheens.

Unfortunately, there is not a uniform standard in the paint industry for the names given to paint finishes by manufacturers. Paint companies market their products with various names that are not consistent with their competitors. For instance, depending on the manufacturer an eggshell paint may range any where from 10 to 40% gloss.

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"Painting - Tips of the Trade": Painting takes a really steady hand to produce quality workmanship! A professional painter has a trained hand and carries a wealth of knowledge on types of paint, sheens, finishes and techniques. Here are some painting tips from a few of our skilled painting contractors.

Do not allow the full length of the bristles to dip into the paint. If you do, you'll end up with excess paint running down the handle while you're cutting in.

You do not need to wipe the brush off against the rim of the paint can. If you do, you'll end up with too little paint in your brush and you will need to reload more often.

If your brush starts to "finger", or clump together because it has been allowed to run dry, clean your brush with a comb and spin it dry. Start over, but this time don't let your brush get too dry!

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