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

[@kathyoertig-martinez4439]

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.

[@thepaintpeople]

Great point Chuck!

[@maryanna71701]

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!

[@xiaowuma8]

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

[@donaldsincennes9673]

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!😊👍

[@evamarko2995]

Thank you for the great video! I like BM brand. What specific BM paint and finish would you recommend for white metal garage door? Thank you for your reply. 🙂

[@danp6125]

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

[@brandoncrow768]

Thank you. I just learned so much

[@lorifay7806]

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?

[@jaynecavitt5607]

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?

[@thepaintpeople]

You could always go a sheen up Jayne!

[@sheripalmer3192]

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!

[@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.

[@jlhgrace8284]

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

[@mtaylor9055]

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 :)

[@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!

[@653j521]

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.

[@aaronorion_]

Very helpful, thanks.

[@brendaw.7597]

Great advise, thanks!

[@lexandersantana8089]

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

[@dolphinpaintingllc6292]

make the customer happy right 😉

[@ashleighmatthews7493]

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. 😊

[@britneyystaples91]

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?

[@lenoraeverett9200]

Is Benjamin Moore soft-gloss a good option for porch ceilings? The gables are open and the ceilings would include the soffits. I planned for the trim to be soft-gloss. (We’re painting over new Hardee Board. The siding would be low-lustre.)

[@thepaintpeople]

I think so yes!

[@stipkafle4642]

I am about to paint my exterior of house in this coming week, I am from Nepal and houses here are of Cement Concrete (RCC) .The paint I am about to buy says Soft Sheen Finish what does this mean? Please Help ASAP

[@vaderladyl]

Sounds like a satin or eggshell finish. I don't think is matte.

[@kunlequashie6246]

what type of finish would you recommend on motar plastered block walls. Note I am leaning towards using Sherwin Williams Serious Gray SW 6256 as the main house colour

[@thepaintpeople]

Totally depends on the texture and your preference!!

[@christyinthecarolinas]

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

[@jennib7211]

So would satin be best for the foundation of my home?

[@josebravo834]

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

[@karenhobbs4514]

You mentioned the one degree skipping rule. For my HOA I can use flat or matte exterior body. Would flat body and semi-gloss trim be ok? Or should I keep the trim flat as well.

[@SuperShawn2020]

What is your favorite finish for stucco?

[@kmoney14141]

What happens if I paint my outdoor shed with inside paint

[@marianoasselborn]

Can I apply a shinny clear coat on top of exterior latex acrylic paint?

[@thepaintpeople]

Hi there! Yes, it is possible to seal exterior paints with a clear polyurethane topcoat.

[@alangreene7850]

I want to paint some exterior doors in my friends house 1 of them is vinyl and the other is metal....which or what kind of paint is best for these doors and can you paint the inside with the same type of exterior paint

[@dolphinpaintingllc6292]

prepare the surface by cleaning it wipe it down prime with a stix and finish with advance paint choose your sheen

[@vaderladyl]

You can paint the inside with the same paint too but ventilate the area well if it has a lot of odor.

[@wandadelacruz2486]

Can you go over what is the best method to painting exterior? (Brush or spraying) Which is more durable

[@dolphinpaintingllc6292]

with the right surface preperation any method will do exterior textured surfaces i like 2 spray and back roll ....wind conditions rough cut and roll and leave soraying for a better day

[@wandadelacruz2486]

@@dolphinpaintingllc6292 Thank you. I just bought a Victorian home, in which the previous owner had it painted and within a very short time the paint is already chipping away. When talking to a historian, she mentioned that wood siding needed to be hand painting the old fashion way, and use a good quality paint. I’m concern that after spending thousands of dollars on repainting, I would need to be repainted in a short time again. So right now I’m doing research and looking for advice with professional painters.

[@lexandersantana8089]

@@wandadelacruz2486 all exterior paint should be hand painted, lots of painters simply don’t “back brush” after spraying.

[@shahsmerdis]

@@wandadelacruz2486 hi. I think the key part that failed here is you should have used a breathable paint and primer. If moisture gets behind and there is no drying it will flake but this im just a over thinking home owner just my 2 cents

[@wandadelacruz2486]

@@shahsmerdis Thank you for your input. I have not had the exterior painted of yet. It was the previous owners that had the dilema of paint chipping. I’m still doing research to make a well informed decision.

[@censoredyoutube4902]

What about metal garage doors?

[@FNMCaffeine]

I have the same question.

[@tiko4621]

Same as body. You don’t want your garage door having a totally different sheen from the rest of the house.

[@censoredyoutube4902]

@@tiko4621 Not just that. LRV is an important element when considering painting metal doors. I'd like to know a recommended LRV range.

[@tiko4621]

@@censoredyoutube4902 I see, nothing lower than 55-60 for metal garage doors if you need it to last awhile. Some garage door manufacturers will actually void your warranty if you apply a color with too low an LRV.

[@censoredyoutube4902]

@@tiko4621 Thank you. Yeah, I found similar advice. That's a dilemma for me bcuz I prefer a dark color.

[@vaderladyl]

Not a good idea to use flat on a house in a hot sunny, humid, rainy weather. It gets horrible in no time. I prefer satin. Washable and durable for many years.