Paint sheen on trim
#1
Member
Thread Starter
Paint sheen on trim
We're in the process of soliciting estimates for interior painting. We have white semi-gloss trim and expected to repaint trim with semi-gloss white. One painter told us semi-gloss trim is dated and that homeowners today paint trim with a satin sheen. I'd appreciate thoughts on this.
Thanks.
Thanks.
#2
Everyone has an opinion. My opinion is (outdated or not) that the higher the gloss, the easier it is to dust and/or wash.
#5
Group Moderator
One sheen glossier than the walls is a good place to start. Personally, I like satin on my walls so it would not be glossy enough for my trim, were my trim to be painted (it's stained).
#6
Forum Topic Moderator
I agree the trim should have more sheen than the walls so that is a starting point. With wider fancier woodwork I've always been partial to gloss as it kind of highlights it a little more BUT there are no set rules, as long as you don't use flat paint the determining factor should be what pleases you and yours.