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cateyes1

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« on: March 28, 2021, 03:10:27 am »
I am in the process of painting our kitchen. I want to paint the woodwork white but I cant decide on which paint to use that is washable /scrubbable (sp) I would like it in latex and a semi gloss, any suggestions please?
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Re: Paint
« Reply #1 on: March 28, 2021, 11:54:54 am »
High traffic areas may require a semi-gloss or gloss paint rather than a flat or satin paint to provide good scrub resistance. Alkyd/oil-based paints are generally more scrubbable than latex coatings.
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Re: Paint
« Reply #2 on: March 28, 2021, 12:55:26 pm »
Quote from: oldbuddy on March 28, 2021, 11:54:54 am
High traffic areas may require a semi-gloss or gloss paint rather than a flat or satin paint to provide good scrub resistance. Alkyd/oil-based paints are generally more scrubbable than latex coatings.

Thank you, I ended up going with a semi gloss from BEHR !
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Re: Paint
« Reply #3 on: March 28, 2021, 02:08:36 pm »
I think that the semi gloss from BEHR is an excellent choice....
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Re: Paint
« Reply #4 on: March 28, 2021, 02:16:58 pm »
Quote from: king4cash on March 28, 2021, 02:08:36 pm
I think that the semi gloss from BEHR is an excellent choice....


Thanks, i'm hoping so :)
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