Glidden® Total Interior and Exterior Paints
Tackling the fading paint on the outside of your home may seem like a huge chore. Glidden Total makes it easier by combining paint and primer so you can just dive on in. Plus, the paint can be removed with soap and water, so if you make a mistake cutting in or accidently get some in the wrong area, it’s an easy clean up. Just make sure you get to it before it dries. Glidden paint formulas offer great features, like durability and a mildew-resistant coating, which means you've got great options whatever your paint job. It’s even able to be applied in cooler weather and resists fading, cracking, and peeling.
Finding the Right Sheen for the Job
In simple terms, sheen refers to the glossiness of the paint finish. High gloss formulas will dry shiny and bold. It’s probably not the best choice for a bedroom paint color that’s intended to be a relaxing oasis. And a soft delicate eggshell finish is likely to disappoint in a busy entryway that gets scuff marks from shoes on a daily basis. The section below defines the most common paint sheens and gives some suggestions of the best places to use them so you get the results you want from your paint job.
- Provides little to no shine
- Hides minor wall imperfections
- Best for low-traffic areas like dining rooms or guest bedrooms
- More scrubbable than a flat sheen
- Can be wiped clean easily
- Good for bedroom and living rooms
- Durable and easy to clean
- Less shine than semi-gloss
- Works in almost any room
- Offers maximum durability so it’s great for homes with kids and pets
- Highlights wall imperfections more than lower sheens
- Often used in high-moisture rooms like bathrooms
- Highly reflective
- Works well for showing off trim and moulding details
- Great choice for doors and cabinets
- Barn and fence paints are made for exterior wood surfaces and are perfect for barns, sheds and out buildings
- Ceiling paints are formulated to hide imperfection and be low-drip