On Aug 26, 10:39*pm, Joe wrote:
On Aug 26, 1:16*pm, wrote:

Some of the home improvement shows on TV have featured either gloss or
semi-gloss white ceilings in homes. *They say that it increases the
illusion of ceiling height. *I like the idea, but my ceilings are
plaster, and have a lot of "character" (which some might call
"imperfections".)

Would a gloss or semi-gloss paint call out these imperfections and
magnify them? *Would it be a mistake to use anything other than flat
paint?

Keep in mind that flat paint in an area like a kitchen ceiling that
may sometimes need cleaning is not a good choice. Stop by a paint
store, or a paint department and check the label on products
specifically intended for ceilings. Take the opinions of TV home
improvement hosts with several grains of salt. Many of them are simply
regurgitating what they remember from classes in art school a couple
of years ago. Too many factors are involved in decorating rooms
skillfully to claim that a white ceiling making the room seem higher
is right for your home. In fact, it could kill the ambience in some
rooms making them appear rather austere. Guests in a north facing room
with light blue walls and a bright flat white ceiling for example,
might think they had wandered into the freezer by mistake. Whatever,
choose wisely and if it doesn't look 'right', repainting will often
make it acceptable.

HTH

Joe

The question is more about sheen than color. White is the color we'll
be using...it's just a matter of flat or semi-gloss. I've heard that
every imperfection will jump out at you with semi-gloss...