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6 years ago

Hi, I am planning to paint my old timber ceiling white. I wasn't sure if I should paint it matte or low sheen or semi gloss. Usually ceilings are matte if it is plasterboard but I am not sure what to use for timber. Could you advice on what paint you used and also what colour white. Kind regards

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Kim Woods
6 years ago
Hi. Any woodwork should have some kind of sheen - it's a personal preference but I would suggest low sheen. White color here was either Dunn Edwards Whisper White, or Benjamin Moore White Dove. Best
charmelee thanked Kim Woods
charmelee
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6 years ago
Hi Kim, thanks for the reply. Might be a silly question but should I use low sheen wall paint or semi gloss/ low sheen timber/woodwork paint? Kind regards.
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6 years ago
last modified: 6 years ago
any paint store should help you with the quality/type of paint to put on wood. i prefer the low sheen over semi gloss, esp for the ceilings

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