Painting over gloss for a high sheen finish

painting over gloss paint

In general, the high gloss paint is a great choice for trim, woodwork, cabinetry and also high traffic areas. It is well resistant to wear and tear as well as very simple to clean. When it is the time to repaint, there are lots of steps you should take. This is because; the new coat of painting over gloss paint will not stick to the high gloss finish, unless you prepare it thoroughly. Changing the paint finish from gloss to flat can always be as easy as adding a primer and then selecting your new paint color. Most frequently, this also needs a few hours for the primer, more hours to add the next color and time to dry. Continue reading