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A quick note on mixing paint for old trim
I keep seeing folks at the store just grab a gallon of off-white for their 1920s trim and call it a day. That's a fast way to make your house look flat. The original paint had different sheens for different parts. I learned this the hard way after repainting my front room. The trim looked wrong until I used a semi-gloss on the main pieces and a satin on the flat panels. It took three tries to get it right. Has anyone else found a good guide for matching historic paint finishes?
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caleb_stone1mo ago
Ugh, I just use eggshell for everything now lol.
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jake1891mo ago
Oh man, it's not that bad, @derekward. A good paint store can usually help you figure out the right sheens in one go if you ask.
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