High gloss paint-what kind of walls do you have to have?

i've heard that high gloss shows all the imperfections on your walls-is this true? and how would you prepare your walls to be painted over with high gloss paint?High gloss paint-what kind of walls do you have to have?
Yes high gloss paint shows all the imperfections BUT holds up the best and is most durable due to all the polymers added in the paint. To prepare wall take a flash light and put it on the wall so that the light will shine along the walls plane,


moving flashlight up and down while holding flat on wall you will be able to see high spots and or imperfections which then can be attended to befor applying new paint.


Hope i helped , Integrity Painting Palmcoast FloridaHigh gloss paint-what kind of walls do you have to have?
Yes, imperfections are much more noticeable on high gloss walls. Unless it's the kitchen or bathroom, you could try using eggshell or satin paint. They can be cleaned and you do not have to apply as many coats. When painting over semigloss you can just put a coat of primer. With semigloss if your using a deep color you may need several more coats vs an eggshell/satin or flat.
Go over the walls with a PRIMER 1st; then go with your high-gloss; just remember that when you decide to re-paint it again, later on, you'll have to put the Primer on first, so new paint will stick to the slick surface.
Yes... high gloss shows all imperfections, because it reflects the light... so all bumps and nicks will show up more...