Back to Exterior Painting How-To's
Great News!
You can now shop for Behr Paint online.
Order your favourite Behr colours at homedepot.ca and pick up at store.
Great News!
You can now shop for Behr Paint online.
Order your favourite Behr colours at homedepot.ca and pick up at store.
Shutters are another architectural feature that would benefit from the application of a high sheen paint.
For Best Results:
To promote adhesion and durability of your topcoat, use a PREMIUM PLUS® primer.
Not interested in applying a primer?
Consider using BEHR ULTRA® products--innovatively developed as a paint and primer.
Begin your painting project by pouring thoroughly mixed paint into a bucket and dipping a quality 5.1 - 6.4 cm (2"-2½") wide nylon/polyester brush into the paint.
TIP: When working outside, it is best to work out of direct sunlight and when temperatures are 10º-32º C (50º-90º F) with moderate humidity.
With your brush, paint the shutter slats starting at the top of the shutter.
TIP: To eliminate unwanted brush strokes, take a lighter stroke over the newly painted area.
Beginning at a top corner of the shutter, paint the side edge of the shutter where it meets the body of the house.
Continue until all side edges around the shutter are complete. Wipe off the excess paint that has overlapped onto the stiles.
Return to the top of the shutter and begin painting the face of the shutter frame.
Continue until the shutter is complete.
TIP: For optimum results in quality of color and finish, apply a second coat.
Inside or outside; paint or stain: Let’s figure out how much you’ll need to make amazing happen.
Calculate
Every project is unique: Keep small wrinkles from becoming big problems by letting the Behr Technical Experts lend a hand.
Get Expert Help
So many colours and so many ideas: Visit Behr’s Colour Studio for inspiration, colour tools, design advice and everything you need to find your project’s perfect colour.
Colour StudioGet the look you want and the protection you need for any room in your home.
A flat sheen has a non-reflective finish that touches up well and hides minor surface imperfections.
Low-traffic areas; interior walls and ceilings
Ceilings
Medium-Low
A matte sheen has a low-luster, reflective finish that is durable, easy to clean, touches up well and also hides minor surface imperfections.
Low-traffic areas; interior walls
Family rooms, living rooms, kids' rooms, bathrooms, dining rooms, ceilings
Medium
An eggshell enamel sheen has a soft, velvety appearance that resists dirt and grime, as well as mildew.
Moderate-traffic areas
Family rooms, living rooms, bedrooms, kids' rooms, hallways, dining rooms
Medium
A satin enamel sheen has a pearl-like finish that's easy to clean.
All interior surfaces; moderate- to high-traffic areas
Family rooms, living rooms, bedrooms, kids' rooms, hallways, kitchens, bathrooms, doors, windows, trim, cabinets, shutters, interior furniture
Medium-High
A semi-gloss enamel sheen is sleek and radiant resisting mildew, moisture and wear.
Cabinets and trim; high-traffic, high-moisture areas
Kids' rooms, hallways, kitchens, bathrooms, doors, windows, trim, cabinets, shutters
High
Hi-Gloss enamel sheens provide have a brilliant, shiny appearance and a durable, glass-like finish that allows dirt and grime to be wiped clean.
High-use surfaces
Kitchens, bathrooms, doors, windows, trim, cabinets, shutters, interior furniture
High
Set the right curb appeal with exterior painting efforts that last.
A flat sheen is non-reflective, and easy to apply and touch up. It will minimize the appearance of minor surface imperfections.
Wood and vinyl walls and siding; brick and other masonry; fences
Medium-Low
A satin enamel sheen creates a pearl-like finish that's durable and dirt-resistant. It will also resist moisture, fading and stains.
Virtually all exterior surfaces
Medium-High
A semi-gloss enamel sheen is sleek and radiant with a hard, durable finish. It is formulated to withstand wear, and will also resist moisture, fading and stains.
Doors, trim and shutters; Exterior furniture
High
Hi-Gloss enamel sheen have a brilliant, shiny appearance and a durable, glass-like finish that allows dirt and grime to be wiped clean.
High-use surfaces
High
