How May Exterior Paint Shine Be Decreased?

Outdoor gloss paint offers a vibrant, durable finish for exterior surfaces, offering resistance to fading, chalking, and peeling. It is easy to clean and enhances curb appeal. Factors like oil-based vs. water-based paints can affect the choice of paint. Glossy paints give off a shiny appearance that highlights architectural details, but they reveal flaws easily. Low-sheen paints provide less shine. For large areas covered by siding, less glossy paints are a better choice.

AURA® Exterior paint provides a groundbreaking new resin for excellent fade-resistance and gloss retention, with exclusive Color Lock® technology providing unparalleled color. Increasing gloss improves the durability of paints, including scrub-, stain-, and moisture-resistance. However, higher gloss levels tend to highlight defects and imperfections on surfaces.

There are different sheens for exterior painting, such as matte (flat), eggshell, satin, semi-gloss, and high-gloss. Semi-gloss is often used for doors, trim, shutters, and moldings. Exterior paint formulas have come a long way in recent decades, allowing homeowners to choose from high-gloss finishes for weather resistance and durability.

To remove the gloss of glossy paint, rub it on dry walls with hand sanitizer or fine steel wool and paste wax. High resin quantities allow the paint to flow more smoothly and evenly than low resin paints, which can lower gloss values considerably. Over time, oxidation will reduce the shine of glossy exterior enamel, but it might take a year or two.

Expert advice on choosing the best paint formulations for your siding type, selecting eye-catching colors, and getting long-lasting results is available.