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Can I mix gloss paint into eggshell to get more sheen?

13 years ago

The paint store told me that BM did not make Kitchen & Bath paint anymore. Said that eggshell would be fine. Now I've read BM website to find out K&B paint still exists and that more sheen inhibits less moisture absorption into the paint. I still have 1/2 gallon eggshell left. Can I buy a quart of semi-gloss or gloss and mix it in to get more of a pearl finish? I don't want to spend another $40. for a gallon if I can help it. TIA for any advice!

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paintguy22
13 years ago
Sure, just make sure you mix it very very well.
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