Interior paint is available as latex or oil based; the first thing that has to be done is to decide which of the two types is best suited for the job you want to do. Once you have settled on the type of paint then you must focus on the finish that you want. Paint is available in flat, eggshell, satin, semi-gloss and gloss. The various finishes are used in specific locations, some finishes work far better than others in different locations or used for different purposes. When you are considering interior painting in Basking Ridge it is important that the advantages and disadvantages of the various choices in paint be taken into account.
Oil based paint is not nearly as popular today as it was in the past. It is rarely used today because it has a very strong, long lasting odor, is extremely difficult to clean up paint drips and splatters and takes at least a full day to dry to the point where you can comfortably touch the surface. As well as these disadvantages, it doesn’t last well over time either. Latex paint is water based; it does not have the same problems. Latex paint is easy to clean up after a spill, dries very quickly, has little odor and is long lasting. Today oil based paint is usually reserved for metal while latex paint is superior for interior use.
The nest thing to consider is the finish. Interior painting in Basking Ridge area includes flat, eggshell, satin as well as semi-gloss and gloss. Flat paint, often called a “matte” finish has no sheen or shine to it at all. This paint is ideal if the walls have minor imperfections as no light reflects, it is also the favorite paint for ceilings. The only problem with flat paint is the difficulty in cleaning it. As it is hard to clean many people are specifying eggshell or satin finishes, these are great for any interior wall and although they each have a little sheen they make up for this by being easy to clean. Satin or eggshell paint is a great choice for kid’s rooms.
Both semi-gloss and gloss are quite shiny but they are by far the easiest to clean. When doing interior painting in Basking Ridge the painting contractor will often use either of these two finishes on trim and woodwork. In some homes you will find semi-gloss being used in the kitchen as it is much easier to clean grease splatters, etc. however, if the walls are not perfect any irregularities will show up.
