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 ...

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.

All this makes settling on the right paint for your home's exterior a challenge ... nonreflective finish to high-gloss. As you'd expect, high-gloss paint has the most shine when it dries.

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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 ...

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 ...

‌Paint for the home comes in many colors and finishes. While the range of choices lets you customize your home as desired, it can cause frustration and uncertainty over the best paint to buy.