Since it's one of the first things that people see, finding the perfect paint finish ... a trendy finish for exterior doors that offers a mirror-like appearance: high-gloss lacquer.

Painting your home’s exterior is a simple but ... choose semi-gloss over glossy paint for its extra durability and longevity. High gloss finish paints attract the eye, so avoid using them ...

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Need we really wear silk shoes to a black-tie affair when tall ... A mischievous thought occurred to me: Why not paint it in high gloss?

Choosing exterior paint colors for your house can be tricky ... and a semigloss for the trim and front door to add shine. Lately, high-gloss paints have been trending for front doors as well ...

Consumer Reports found six winners in its tests of semi-gloss exterior paint. "Aesthetics favor the use of high quality semi-gloss paint for exterior trim," said Debbie Zimmer of the Paint Quality ...

Semi-gloss paints require a very smooth, well-prepared surface with few imperfections. Our exterior paint ... require one can of paint. A living room with high ceilings will likely need two.

But when her real estate agent suggested she could boost the property's appeal by sprucing it up with "Burnished Clay" paint ... suggests a semi-gloss or even high-gloss black or navy-blue ...

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