Paints
Sheen is the functional decision here: a hallway that needs to be wiped clean takes a different finish than a bedroom ceiling ever would.
Sheen decides as much as colour: flat hides imperfections, satin and semi gloss wipe clean, and exterior formulas handle weather interior paint can’t.
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A kitchen needs a scrubbable finish like eggshell or satin, since flat and matte paint marks permanently the first time it is wiped down with grease on it. A bedroom or living room, cleaned far less often, can stay on flat or eggshell for a softer look.
Exterior paint is formulated to flex with temperature swings and resist UV fading and moisture in a way interior paint is not, which is why the two are not interchangeable even though they can look similar on a swatch.
On bare drywall, a colour change from dark to light, or a patched repair, yes, a primer coat gives the topcoat something even to bond to. We can confirm during the quote whether your specific walls need it.
Yes, VOCs are what off-gas and cause that strong wet-paint smell, so a low-VOC product genuinely airs out faster, a real consideration in a bedroom, nursery or any room with limited ventilation during the job.
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