A Guide to the High-Gloss Painting Process

High-gloss paint captivates homeowners who want luminous, mirror-like walls and ceilings. This reflective finish creates depth, adding sophistication to any interior. Yet, this same quality presents challenges during application. The glossy surface reveals imperfections, making preparation and attention to detail essential. At Shoreline High Gloss, we have perfected a process that gives clients the polished results they expect.

Here are the high-gloss painting steps our master artisans follow.

1. Protecting Your Home

We value your precious belongings. Our team takes every precaution to protect surfaces, furnishings and decor during painting. They lay paper over the flooring, tape windows and doors, and shield stone surfaces. Plumbing fixtures receive coverings, as does decorative hardware.

We remove furniture from the work area. If any pieces must remain in the room, we cover each item to prevent damage.

2. Preparing the Surface

A prepared surface is vital for a radiant, long-lasting finish. The prepping process includes:

Cleaning surfaces: We remove all dirt, dust and grime that would affect paint longevity. Surfaces exposed to smoke or soot need specialized cleaning solutions to eliminate residue. This step creates the foundation for paint that endures.
Sanding: After cleaning, we sand walls and ceilings to achieve an ultra-smooth base. Our team uses spotlights to identify even minor imperfections.
Patching holes: If necessary, we fill cracks, dents and holes with professional materials. We sand these repairs flush with the surrounding surfaces, caulk baseboards and address any irregularities.

3. Applying the Primer

Primer is vital for successful high-gloss paint application. A quality base coat creates an even foundation that helps paint bond to the surface. It enhances durability and covers stains, dark marks or color variations. We apply primer to all surfaces before painting to ensure beautiful results.

4. The High-Gloss Application

Once we’re satisfied that the surfaces are clean, prepared and primed, we start painting. Our specialty is high-gloss finishes. We use premium Fine Paints of Europe’s Hollandlac Traditional Interior/Exterior Oil Paint for ceilings, walls and trims. This alkyd-based, solvent-thinned paint delivers a luxurious, super high-gloss veneer.

Here’s what you can expect from our meticulous paint application:

First coat: We start with a single layer, covering every inch of the surface.
Inspection: Between each coat, we inspect the surface to confirm even coverage.
Preparing surface: After applying the first coat, our team sands, wipes and cleans the surface to prepare it for the next layer of paint.
Second coat: A second application gives you a lustrous end result, making colors richer and the glossy surface more reflective.
Trims and additional surfaces: We pay attention to doors, windows and trim. This finishing touch ties the look together.

5. Deep Cleaning

The painters remove debris and dust as a final step, sweeping and vacuuming the areas where they worked. Cleanup happens each day the team is on-site to keep your home in pristine condition at no extra cost.

Trust the Master Painters at Shoreline High Gloss

Shoreline High Gloss is one of only a few Fine Paints of Europe Master Certified Painters in the world. To receive this designation, we have demonstrated an exceptional level of craftsmanship. Our artisans learn specialized application techniques. They use only the best-quality paints and know how to do high-gloss painting the right way for an enduring finish.

Clients appreciate the high-end artistry from our versatile, knowledgeable and innovative professionals. We serve discerning clients in New York and Palm Beach, Florida.

Bring out the shine in your home. Contact us to request a free consultation today.