How to Create a Satin Paint Finish

Painting a room can change the entire look and feel of the space. There are several finishes for paint, and the one you choose depends on what room you are painting and the quality of your walls. Flat paint has a non-reflective finish and can be used to hide slight imperfections on your walls. Satin finish is more glossy and is easier to keep clean. If you have a gallon of flat paint, but wish you would have chosen a satin finish, there is a simple fix that will allow you to achieve the glossy look you want.

One gallon of semi-gloss paint
Large empty bucket
Large stir stick
Paintbrush

Instructions

- 1
  Pour half of your gallon of flat paint into a large empty bucket.
- 2
  Stir the paint well using a stir stick.
- 3
  Add a half of a gallon of the semi-gloss paint into the bucket with your flat paint. Use a color of semi-gloss paint that matches as closely as possible to the flat paint you already have. This will ensure that the color you end up with is as close to your original choice as possible.
- 4
  Stir the two paints together vigorously to thoroughly combine the two different types.
- 5
  Brush the paint on a small section of one of the walls in the room you plan to paint.
- 6
  Allow the paint to dry, and then inspect the sheen to determine if it is glossy enough for you.
- 7
  Continue adding a small amount of the semi-gloss paint until you reach your desired sheen. Stir well after each addition. Once you have achieved your desired sheen, mix as much paint as you will need for the whole room. Plenty of paint will help ensure that each wall is a consistent color when compared to the other walls.

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