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This mirror-like effect paint effect to dry completely. Walls painted in Resene SpaceCote Flat tinted tois especially enticing in lower-light settings like Resene Decadence with wavy lines in Resene Concrete Clear gloss, floor in Resenerestaurants,barsandlounges,whereglossy Walk-on flooring and paving paint tinted to Resene Indian Ink and footed bowl inpainted surfaces build a sense of luxury, drama Resene Lumbersider Low Sheen tinted to Resene Indian Ink and clear coated withandromanceastheycatchandreflectthe Resene Concrete Clear gloss. 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Fromfinishes on walls, its best to keep wall dcor to a MattandReseneAquaShield,mattefinishesas diffused lighting is key to getting a supple,intricate mouldings to decorative panelling tominimum to let the gloss paint effect be the star can now be applied to a wide range of projectsvelvety effect. statement furniture, gloss finishes are popularof the space and to avoid overwhelming the eye. and surfaces inside and out. Depending on theSinceexteriorcoatingsmuststanduptofor highlighting and enhancing specific accentsStick to simple accents such as a mirror with a colours you choose, matte finishes are usefulwhateverMotherNaturethrowsatthem,and are a surefire way to create a visually strikingcoppery gold frame painted in Resene Bullion for achieving a variety of looks, from natural andexterior paint formulas are typically glossier thaneffect. Gloss paints like Resene Enamacryl andmetallic, which can play up the look of glossy earthy to dramatic and luxurious. 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