WALLS, CEILINGS, MOLDINGS & CABINETRY

The traditional standard for house painting is as follows:

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• Walls: Typically, walls are painted with latex or acrylic paint in a matte or semi-gloss finish. Matte paint is more common for common areas such as living rooms and bedrooms, as it helps to hide imperfections on the surface and offers a soft, non-reflective appearance.

• Ceilings: Ceilings are often painted with flat or matte white paint. This finish helps to diffuse light evenly throughout the room and creates a clean and bright look.

• Doors: Interior doors are usually painted with semi-gloss or high-gloss paint. The semi-gloss finish provides a subtle sheen and is easy to clean, making it ideal for doors that receive regular use. High-gloss paint, on the other hand, provides a shiny and polished appearance, giving doors a more formal and elegant look.

• Trimmings (Baseboards, Crown Molding, etc.): Trimwork is commonly painted with semi-gloss or high-gloss paint. This finish adds a touch of sophistication and makes the trimwork stand out, enhancing the overall aesthetic of the space.

• Cabinets: Cabinet painting often involves using semi-gloss or high-gloss paint, which offers durability and a smooth finish. The choice of paint finish depends on the desired look and the level of sheen preferred for the cabinets.

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While these are typical guidelines, there are no hard and fast rules in home design. Creativity and personal preference play a significant role, allowing homeowners to experiment and think outside the box to achieve unique and stunning results.

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