Satin Vs Semi Gloss Finish Kitchen Cabinets

I guess in this post i answered my own question.

Satin vs semi gloss finish kitchen cabinets. I did take the advice of the salesman at bm and bought coronado tough shield acrylic enamel tinted to bm s white dove for all my cabinets doors moldings etc. Satin paint s less reflective finish however helps to hide. Because its gloss reflects a lot of light semigloss paint colors appear deeper and brighter than the same colors with satin finishes.

The finish of a painting refers to the shine of the surface that is left after the paint has dried. Also a glossy paint finish will help to brighten dark spaces. It has a smooth dry feel that will match the sleek look of a contemporary kitchen.

When it comes to durability semi gloss paint is more durable than satin. Satin finish tends to be less shiny and closer to an eggshell finish. Advance gives you a choice of finishes including matte satin semi gloss and high gloss.

It s hard to explain. Satin finishes on the other hand have a mildly glossy finish which resembles eggshell finishes. The semi gloss sheen is very durable in high traffic areas such as your kitchen and it is easily maintained.

The strokes with the satin look very professional homey etc. Semi gloss finishes will also show brushstrokes or drips easier than satin finishes. Therefore when applying a semi gloss paint use even brushstrokes and apply each coat lightly rather than using a heavy amount of paint on one coat.

However it tends to show imperfections in the wood and also attract dirt due to its slightly viscous finish. Since semi gloss finishes amplify imperfections however cabinets that have not been properly sanded might show imperfections that a satin finish would hide. Professional painters like the way the paint.