Paint comes in many colors and also a variety of finishes. Finishes can be categorized by sheen, matte, glossy or clean. Ultimately, the finish chosen when it comes to finalizing a color for your home depends on the coverage and durability you are looking for. Finish is just as important as the color you choose! Here at Hensel Painting, we believe in keeping our customers informed about the painting process.

Paint is made in 5 different finishes:

An eggshell finish is best described as subdued. This particular style of gloss is what we would choose in a room with medium amount of activity. Eggshell finishes are practical, long lasting, and great in rooms with little potential for moisture. Eggshell finishes do not have much gloss but still bring an attractive look to any area it covers.

This type of finish is known for its ability to conceal flaws or imperfections on the surface of your walls. Flat or Matte finishes are our first choice when painting a home with older walls. This type of finish allows us to keep the character of the walls in tact while still receiving a fresh coat of paint. One thing we take into consideration with matte and flat finishes, is how frequently the walls are washed or exposed to water.

Known for both its washability and durability, semi gloss has a medium sheen making it perfect for just about any room in the house. We tend to use semi gloss in rooms that experience the majority of the traffic or an area exposed to moistures.

Like, Egg Shell, Satin finishes are easily maintained in busier areas of the interior. This type of finished offers quality covering from surface imperfections or glare. A satin finish is frequently used to paint window sill, trim, and cabinets.

Gloss is the type of finish that offers the best durability! In particular, gloss works well on small surface areas that tend to be older. We use glossy paints as a way to highlight trim on woodwork, architectural pieces and doors. As a general rule of thumb, the glossier the paint, the more expensive.

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We take into account all the variables when it comes time to choose paint and finish! We take into consideration both the space we are painting and your budget. Here at Hensel painting, we always find the paint and finish that best brings the vision of your home to life. If you are ready to transform your home with a top of the line paint job, give us a call today for a free estimate. With Hensel Painting, you can have the home you’ve always wanted!