If you do not like glossy, or even easier, very shiny surfaces, then you should get a matte paint. In addition, there are several more advantages to matte paint. The surface that is covered with it does not reflect light and, accordingly, hides its imperfections. If your walls have bumps and dents, they should be painted with matte paint. But it is rarely found on sale, so we offer you several rules on how to make this very matte paint at home.
Instructions
Step 1
Kind people, in order to simplify the difficulties of the consumer, came up with matte varnishes. Simply paint the surface with the paint you have available and, once dry, apply a matte varnish.
Step 2
For lack of anything better, you can use the old way. You can add matting additives to the paint you have.
Step 3
These include: chalk, dolomite, rice flour, baby powder, tooth powder. Having mixed these additives with paint, the paint must be filtered.
Step 4
Also remember that tooth powder or baby powder should be added in an amount not exceeding 10% by volume, and also that these additives lighten the paint.
Step 5
There is another easy way to turn paint to matte. It must be understood that glossy paint differs from matte paint in the amount of glossy base. When left standing for a long time, this pigment settles to the bottom of the container. The matte base remains on top. Drain this base and get a matte paint. Here are some easy ways to help you give your surface the matte finish you want. Good luck in your endeavors!
