In other words mixing gloss and semi-gloss is fine; semi-gloss and satin; satin and eggshell; or in my case eggshell and flat paint. You might get some streaks and it is hard to mix. To mix paint, I like to use this paint mixer attachment that fits on my drill. It is a dream come true for a custom paint mixer like myself. Keep in mind your paint color has to be fairly close to the final color you want before attempting these mixes.
You can add either black or brown paint I use acrylic craft paint to tone down the color. Pour some of your paint into an empty bucket or paint can, then add a big squeeze of black or brown. Still too vibrant? Add more black or brown until it is the color you want. I used this method for my dormer hallway shutters.
Too dark, need a shade lighter — Add white paint to a bucket, then slowly add small amounts of your paint color and mix it.
Put a dab on a piece of paper and dry it to check the color. Still too light? Add more color or if it is too dark, add more white. Step 1. Prep work. Step 3. I am an Aura fan just like you. Nothing touches my house walls except Aura. Question for you. I did a room in my house which has cove lighting with LEDs. The cove lighting pretty much disappeared.
The cove effect came back — slightly though. The subtle differences between the two can make one distinctly better fit for your project than another. Read on to see these two popular paint finishes go head to head, satin vs semi-gloss. The following key comparisons can aid you in choosing the one that best suits your next paint project. Semi-gloss is slightly higher on the scale than satin and, thus, promises a little more reflectivity.
As a result of the way light reflects, the same paint color may appear slightly darker in a semi-gloss finish and slightly lighter in a satin one. The higher the gloss, the easier the cleanup of messes like fingerprints and smudges.
Generally speaking, cleaning needs aside, satin is the default choice for many do-it-yourselfers refreshing interior walls and furniture, while smaller doses of semi-gloss highlight home features: cabinetry, mantels, stair railing, window trim, door casings, and crown molding. Even if you apply the same color in two different sheens in a room—satin to the walls and semi-gloss to the trim—the reflection will make the craftsmanship of the molding pop.
A satin finish is more flattering over pocks, divots, and scrapes since it draws the light in and tricks the eye into seeing a more even surface. So, if you want to deflect attention away from faults and blemishes without spending hours sanding them away, satin is the way to go. As a rule of thumb, the higher the pigment concentration, the flatter the paint , so the more flat paint you add to the mixture, the duller the final sheen will be. Manufacturers use light-dispersing additives to make gloss varnish flat , and these additives will also flatten a gloss paint finish.
Use your gloss paint as it is, applying one or two coats as necessary, then apply a topcoat of flat varnish. You can buy varnish products specifically made for this purpose. Semi - gloss is often most compared to a satin finish, but has much more sheen than the latter. That means light from windows and lamps will bounce off semi - gloss paint more easily than than a flatter finish, like eggshell or satin.
Semi - gloss paint , when dry, has a rich shine, but it shows even the minutest of imperfections like bumps or dips in the surface. In comparison, satin paint leaves a more dull shine that can hide marks on your walls. Satin paint is also more flexible to better give the illusion of a perfectly smooth surface. Yes mixing the two sheen finishes will work that way but not exactly in-between.
The satin will dominate. To get about half way it would probably be 1 part satin to 2 parts semi- gloss. You can mix any brands or colors of interior paint as long as they're the same type and finish.
Mixing your paint in a separate container ensures an even color and smooth consistency. No - you will have to sand it lightly to remove the shine and paint with a flatter paint - an Eggshell or a Satin. Some people say you can use a paper bag to dull the finish,or like a very high grit sandpaper,from a auto body store,not a bodyshop,but a place that sells autobody stuff.
To get a satin finish you have to use a satin topcoat. But, as long as you use the right satin black paint there's really no reason to use a clear over it. Using a clear semi - gloss shellac or water-based polyurethane to paint on the walls. Although this isn't an option I prefer to do, it does come in semi - gloss clear , but Shellac isn't water based, and takes longer for dry for the water based Polyurethane.
If you want your flat paint to stick to your semi - gloss you'll have to rough it up a bit. In other words, you'll first have to knock the sheen off the semi - gloss.
This can take a little extra time and effort on your part, but it is essential for a professional-looking paint job. Yes, of course you can paint over the existing paint to change the sheen. This will work to help hide seam feathering and flatness imperfections which glossy paint highlight all too well. Brush and roller marks caused by overworking the paint when you apply it will still show up with new paint if you create them.
Mixing a latex flat paint with a latex semi-gloss paint will allow you to mix a usable new sheen. Mixing a latex paint with an oil will not.
When purchasing a new gloss to add to your flat paint , check to make sure both paints contain the same resins.
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