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Are you thinking of painting your home but don’t want to stick with the stock standard gloss, semi gloss or matte finishes? The good news is that there are some great special finishes available in paint. Here’s some more info.

When you think of paint, most people think of the standard finishes – matte, semi gloss or gloss. However, these are far from your only choices. Why not use a paint that really makes a statement? There are several special finish paints available now that create a truly stunning look, at a fraction of the cost of using other materials.

Just some examples of special finishes that paint can create include:

• Suede – the paint has a suede look and feel
• Metallic – get the look of precious metals with a metallic finish paint
• Pearl – for a special lustre, pearl finish paints are ideal
• Satin – otherwise referred to as a velvet finish
• Marbling – creating a marbled look using paint
• Wood graining – creating the look of wood using paint
• Colour washing – where the under colour is allowed to show through a top coat
• Distressing – to create an aged, antique look
• Crackling – creates a cracked finish, where the base colour shows through
• Sponging – to create a soft, textured look
• Rag rolling – removes some of the top layer of paint to create a textured effect
• Dragging – uses a brush to create fine lines

It is best to use a specialty painter to create these finishes as they are experienced and have the knowledge in how to do so without ruining your walls. Be aware that special finishes can cost more than standard finishes due to the time and expertise involved.