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Uses for High Gloss Paint

Mamta Mule
High-gloss paint is widely used in painting both interior and exterior surfaces. Here's more about the uses of this paint.
Just as the name suggests, high-gloss paint is shiny in nature and reflects light when applied to a surface. This paint is either oil-based or water-based, the latter being easier to apply.
Today, it is widely used for various home improvement projects. With the wide variety of colors easily available in the market, you are sure to find a shade that is perfectly suitable for your project.

Essential Uses
A surface painted with high-gloss enamel paint is quite resistant to moisture, water and abrasions, making it a perfect choice for heavy traffic areas. Since this paint requires less efforts in cleaning, it is typically used to color kids' rooms, nursery walls and bathrooms. It can also be used for coloring automobiles, walls and wood, for a brighter look.

For Refinishing Furniture

Satin paint is the most preferred option for refinishing furniture. It gives a plain, smooth, and elegant finish, to a surface. Nowadays, instead of covering furniture with laminate, veneer, or polish, people prefer to paint them anew, while refinishing.
You can give a classic look to the surface of your kitchen cabinets, tables, and chairs, by using this paint. Moreover, it can also be used to paint shelves, wooden storage cubes, closets, study tables, book racks, and so on. Apart from wooden furniture painting projects, this paint is a popular pick for revamping metal furniture units.

For Coloring Walls

Colors for the wall must be chosen carefully to avoid a flashy effect. Hence, it is advisable not to use high-gloss paint in a living room or bedroom. Instead, you can opt for soothing colors like off-white, beige, and light or ash gray, to create a soothing ambiance.
High-gloss paints can give a completely new look to your accent pieces. It is a perfect solution for painting basements. Surprisingly, even concrete is colored with this paint. It is also a fave of many individuals who create handmade craft items.
Be it an earthen pot or eggshells, both looks classy when colored with this. Metallic paint palettes are in high demand due to the classic finish they impart to a surface.
One can easily make out a damaged or uneven surface if it is painted with this sort of paint. So, it is important to make sure that you fix cracks and indentations, beforehand. Ask for the shade card before you choose a color and pick the best shade for your project.