Which Exterior Paint Finish Should YOU Use? | Paint Sheens Explained

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[kathyoertig-martinez]

This video came at the perfect timing! We just made the final decision on what color to paint our front door and I was about to research what type of gloss I needed. This saved me a ton of time! Thanks so much!!! Love your videos, so helpful!!

[chuckwdaniel]

I like and always recommend a low luster paint on the exterior of a home, except for the front door and shudders for that a good satin or gloss as in Benjamin Moore's Grand Entrance. It levels great and gives a lot of durability for washing off dirt and hand prints.

[xiaowuma]

Thank you for the clear explanation! This is extremely helpful.

[maryanna]

Thanks for the info- I would like to paint the exterior of my house in 2-3 years. I need to watch this video a couple more times!

[danp]

Finally, now i have made my choice of finish. Thanks for the info.

[donaldsincennes]

Cool Video! Well said! I agree! Painting tools also play a major role on applying paint finishes. Can you please do a video on the new gooseneck paint brush and it’s amazing features. Richard/Hyde tools. Cheers!😊👍

[j]

What exterior paint is best for shady area where the house goes green? First story cleaning of it isn't so bad but second is dangerous.

[Chrispins]

Would a satin finish be appropriate for the fascia part of a typical asphalt shingle roof? We have a lot of problems with mold and soot from the shingles staining the fascia and it needs CONSTANT washing.

[lorifay]

Sure wish t would have seen this before painting my 100 year old cedar shake garage. We went with Benjamin Moore regal select in low luster at the advice of the salesman. We find it too shiny! We have been told that the sheen will lessen over time. Is this true? How long? What prep work would we need to do to repaint the garage with flat paint?

[jlhgrace]

Maybe it has been asked: GARAGE DOORS. With Benjamin Moore AURA. Would YOU recommend Low Lustre OR Satin ??

[josebravo]

Flat is easy to work with. You can always touch it up without noticing it.

[sheripalmer]

Can you please tell me the color of the blue door at around 5:39 in the video? It’s gorgeous for a door! Love your videos!

[jaynecavitt]

Firstly, love your videos. Secondly, our old colonial house’s exterior is being painted this summer. Our painter uses Benjamin Moore and has advised us to use flat for the siding to hide all the imperfections. But it seems that low lustre would be more durable. Any other thoughts on how to make this decision?

[lexandersantana]

A customer once told me to use a semigloss for the siding of her house...it was so reflective the sunshine was reflecting off the siding like a mirror strong enough that it would feel warm

[theltwins]

Could I paint just a certain spot on siding that got discolored from chemical drip on it? What sheen is siding naturally? The siding has never been painted. Thanks!

[mtaylor]

Hello, what specific Benjamin moore paint (not color not sheen) should I buy for porch floors? You reccomended something in a video awhile back and I've been searching through your videos and can't find it. Help :)

[christyinthecarolinas]

What type of paint should I use on vinyl siding? A brand preference?

[kmoney]

What happens if I paint my outdoor shed with inside paint

[britneyystaples]

I live in a big house in the middle of a field. We went with a gray and every gray comes out blue for some reason. We did 2 coats of different grays with satin and it both came out blue.. So we are thinking the sky is reflecting off from the sheen causing it to look blue. So we are doing a 3rd coat but using flat instead of satin thinking the sky will no longer reflect off the sheen. Is it fine to switch from satin to flat on the final coat?

[ashleighmatthews]

Hi, I'm really struggling with picking low sheen or semi gloss for my patio roof. It's an older house so there is slight waving to it. I like the low sheen option but have to keep in mind I do have geckos and moths that make it dirty. (I'm painting it lexicon-half) any help would be great. 😊