{"id":9947,"date":"2020-09-30T15:21:20","date_gmt":"2020-09-30T19:21:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/certapro.com\/san-francisco\/?post_type=community&#038;p=9947"},"modified":"2020-09-30T15:21:46","modified_gmt":"2020-09-30T19:21:46","slug":"tips-for-selecting-the-right-paint-finish-part-1-aesthetics","status":"publish","type":"community","link":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/san-francisco\/community\/tips-for-selecting-the-right-paint-finish-part-1-aesthetics\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips for Selecting the Right Paint Finish Part 1: Aesthetics"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Have you been spending weeks deciding between multiple paint swatches pinned for your walls? Choosing the right color for your interior walls can feel daunting when you\u2019re faced with the task of picking from a seemingly limitless selection of colors. Even if you\u2019ve narrowed it down to just one color, who had any idea there were\u00a0<em>just so many<\/em>\u00a0shades of that color to pull from?<\/p>\n<p>When the color selection process is finalized, you may feel like you\u2019re finally able to wash your hands of having to make any more decisions. Before you power down, there\u2019s one more decision to make: paint finishes.<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t worry, there are a lot fewer options of paint finishes than there are paint colors. While the finish you choose will partly be a decorative choice that will change how shiny your painting pro appears, there are also practical factors for choosing the right paint sheen for your space.<\/p>\n<p>The professionals at CertaPro Painters\u00ae of San Francisco can help you with deciding on the perfect finish for your interior painting project\u2013\u2013and can certainly help with everything that comes before and after that decision too.<\/p>\n<p>In the meantime, here are the basics you should be thinking about when it comes to painting finishes:<\/p>\n<h3>Think About Your Desired Aesthetic<\/h3>\n<p>There are typically only a handful of paint finishes to choose from. Depending on what brand of paint you select, they may have slightly different names.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s start with the basics: sheen refers to the amount of gloss or shine a paint film contains or how much light it reflects.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Flat or matte<\/strong>\u00a0paint finishes have very little sheen and create a non-reflective appearance.\u00a0These\u00a0finishes will create a smooth and subtle look.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Eggshell paint and satin finishes<\/strong>\u00a0provide a soft sheen, which appropriately mirrors the appearance of their namesakes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Semi-gloss and high-gloss finishes<\/strong>\u2013\u2013sometimes called pearl\u2013\u2013are the most reflective and provide a bright sheen to create a glamorous aesthetic.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In part 2 we\u2019ll take a look at traffic and imperfections and the role they play in finish selection.<\/p>\n<h3>Let\u2019s Get Painting<\/h3>\n<p>Our team at CertaPro Painters\u00ae of San Francisco is trained to help walk you through the process, from color to finish. Schedule your\u00a0<a href=\"#estimate\">estimate online<\/a><u><\/u>, or by calling us at\u00a0<a href=\"tel:4156618400\">415-661-8400<\/a>\u00a0to speak with a painting professional about the painting plan that fits the goals of your space and your budget.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Have you been spending weeks deciding between multiple paint swatches pinned for your walls? Choosing the right color for your interior walls can feel daunting when you\u2019re faced with the task of picking from a seemingly limitless selection of colors. Even if you\u2019ve narrowed it down to just one color, who had any idea there<a class=\"read-more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/certapro.com\/san-francisco\/community\/tips-for-selecting-the-right-paint-finish-part-1-aesthetics\/\">Read the full article <em class=\"fa fa-angle-double-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":17,"featured_media":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","template":"","format":"standard","categories":[20],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-9947","community","type-community","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-community"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/san-francisco\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/community\/9947","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/san-francisco\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/community"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/san-francisco\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/community"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/san-francisco\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/17"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/san-francisco\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9947"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/san-francisco\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/community\/9947\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/san-francisco\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9947"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/san-francisco\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=9947"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/san-francisco\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=9947"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}