General Notes:

Some paint basics to help in the selection of systems:

Gloss
Generally, paint coatings with higher gloss have better abrasion resistance, better washability, and better sealing properties than paint coatings with little or no gloss. Conversely, paint coatings with little or no gloss have a softer appearance and are more likely to hide surface imperfections on the substrate. When choosing the gloss of a paint system, the specifier must often balance aesthetics with serviceability.

There are many paint glosses to choose from, but the ones most commonly found in a paint line are as follows:

 

Flat	Little or no gloss
Eggshell	Low gloss
Semi-Gloss	Medium gloss
Gloss High	Gloss

 

Latex and alkyd paints are usually available in flat to gloss.

Yellowing
Generally, alkyd paints are a little more yellow in appearance than latex paints. Alkyds also tend to yellow with age - particularly in areas of reduced light (e.g, behind pictures and furniture, in closets, etc.).

The specification part of this manual attempts to cover the most common surfaces using conventional coating recommendations. It does not necessarily show all surfaces and all General Paint coating choices. For surfaces not covered here or for other product choices, it is recommended that local technical advice be sought. For local advice, contact a GP Paint Pro at your nearest store or branch. The head office Customer Service department can be reached at (604) 253-3131.

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