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Why Paint Finish Matters as Much as Colour

Why Paint Finish Matters as Much as Colour

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Why Paint Finish Matters as Much as Colour

Same colour. Three walls. Three completely different rooms.

Nothing here changed except the sheen level, and most people never think about it until the paint is already on the wall.

A matt finish absorbs light from every direction. It looks deeper and softer, helps disguise minor imperfections and is more forgiving when the wall isn’t perfectly smooth.

Add sheen, and the light reflects back in a more defined way. The same colour can appear lighter, cleaner and slightly more saturated. It can also highlight every ridge, patch and roller mark left behind.

But sheen isn’t just about how the colour looks. It also affects how the surface performs.

A passage wall gets bumped by shoulders, bags and everyday traffic. It needs to be easy to clean, making a washable satin finish such as Satin Silk a practical choice.

The wall behind your headboard doesn’t face the same wear and tear, so a matt finish may be the better choice for a softer, more understated look.

So before you settle on the colour, settle on the finish.

The finish is half the colour.

Visit Wilkoo Marketing Paint Distributors for your Prominent Paints requirements.

Why Paint Finish Matters as Much as Colour

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