Frame Your World
Glossy Accents Redefine Your Home

By Debbie Zimmer
The Rohm and Haas Paint Quality Institute

From simple sophistication to glitzy glamour, texture and sheen continues to make its way into many of today’s popular home accessories, such as beautifully framed artwork and prints. And just like your artwork, your living space is no different. Crown moldings, chair rails and other specialty trim provide the framework around your wall space and allow for a visual break as you move from room to room. By applying semi-gloss or glossy paint to these features, you can differentiate one space from another and add that spark of sophistication or glamour by simply varying the paint sheen levels.

With busy family schedules, a homeowner’s time may be limited. A quick room update can be accomplished by adding color and shine to no more than the trim and doors. Highlight these areas with semi-gloss or gloss paint in a complementary hue to the wall color. Today’s glossy finishes are not only attractive they also provide long-lasting durability especially in high traffic and often used areas. For instance, when high sheen paint is applied to doors and trim, handprints and smudge marks are easy to wipe clean. When used on ceilings or crown moldings, gloss finishes provide a reflective surface that enhances lighting. And, your windows and interior doors will have a new view just by painting the surrounding trim with a complementary color and gloss level. Any room can be quickly updated and refreshed by merely changing the paint sheen.

Help your walls become a centerpiece and allow baseboards, crown moldings and other trim work to provide that "frame" that redefines your home.

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