I suggest you use a satin or semi-gloss - looks better. I used Z Spar
- they make flat, semi and gloss - you won't use much so use the best
you can find for washing durability.

On 24 May 2004 02:52:11 GMT, (MLapla4120) wrote:

Hi,
In an effort to do less varnishing and to achieve a more traditional look, I'm
going to paint sections of my interior with off white paint. The trim which is
teak and other hardwood will remain varnished. I'm looking for a good
paint. If anyone else has done this let me know the paint you used.

Thanks

I suggest you use a satin or semi-gloss - looks better. I used Z Spar
- they make flat, semi and gloss - you won't use much so use the best
you can find for washing durability.

I'm definitely not going to use alot and I
don't want it to shine or reflect light very
much. That could be annoying and the
wrong look. So I guess, it's going to be
semi gloss.

(MLapla4120) wrote in message ...
I'm definitely not going to use alot and I
don't want it to shine or reflect light very
much. That could be annoying and the
wrong look. So I guess, it's going to be
semi gloss.

Like you, we were drawn to off-white or very pale cream. We used matte
(satin) rather than semi-gloss because we were in many cases painting
ply panels, and any gloss at all will reveal every bump in the wood
and every flaw in your painting. The disadvantage of matte is that
scuffs can occur easily and can not be readily cleaned; but a periodic
dab with matte paint makes everything new again. You can see some of
the results at http://www.casualsailor.com/ThisOldMotorYacht10.shtml
and elsewhere on our site.

Good luck!

E.J. Bleendreeble
http://www.casualsailor.com