Should you choose matte or glossy paint? – Aftenposten

Do you have an awareness of the paint gloss level?

At one end are matt paint, with a surface similar to a krittavles. At the other end are paints with high gloss level that it is almost blank.

– There is a dramatic difference between zero and 100 in gloss level. There are few that offer gloss level of 100, but 80 is what is called high gloss. It gives the surface a glossy and nice effect, says color expert Dagny THurmann-Moe.

It is most common to use high gloss panel or moldings, experiencing her.

Thurmann- Moes tip: Template wall and moldings the same color, but select different levels of gloss. Blank lists and mat walls. It can provide a nice game in the structure and surface.

The advantage of matte painting and benefit with polished

Choose matte paint, recommends interior MNIL Trond Ramsøskar.

Matt gives a slightly more upscale feel, he said.

– When people paint themselves they are not as good at brushing as professionals. If you use the matte paint does not seem joints and stuff as well. And you let the light shine in color, causing it to look different than it is, say Ramsøskar.

The advantages of matte paint is pure aesthetic nature, where the colors get a more velvety effect, and becomes part of the wall and the structure of the wall, think THurmann-Moe.

– Modern paint may look a bit plastic-like out in some of the gloss levels, and the matte effect gives an exclusive touch.

Do you have toddlers in the house? Then you may want to choose a higher gloss level. Food stains and other exhaust easier to wash away. The same applies if you paint splash zone over the kitchen counter.

– The advantage of gloss paint is that it reflects light and that with different levels of gloss gives surfaces a variation, said THurmann-Moe.

same degree of gloss in the whole property?

no, you do not use the same gloss level throughout the residence. For example, high gloss kitchen fronts may look funny with gloss on the walls as well, believes THurmann-Moe.

A matt wall will be a nice contrast against and will accentuate the bright kitchen, she says.

– look at how many shiny surfaces it is otherwise in the room. Is there much mirrors, glass and other high-gloss surfaces, it is fine to use more math options. Is the most matte or textured surfaces, it can be nice gloss on moldings, says THurmann-Moe.

Do not forget: paint strength

What about colors?

in general, one should have the same strength in all colors in your home, think Ramsøskar – unless one is an expert. This means that the colors have as much white in them.

Pastels suits with pastels and bright colors suits with bright colors, he said.

If you want to try your hand forward so remember that pastels with white being romantic, while black enhances the color.

– For example: A pastel colored armchair dampen a bright turquoise color, while a black chair strengthens color. Bright colors and pastel colors together can provide an inharmonious impression, says Ramsøskar.

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