Sheen, or paint finish, is a measure of how much light reflects off a painted surface, resulting in gloss or a lack thereof, said Mike Mundwiller, senior manager at Benjamin Moore.

You’re not alone. Whether you’re out to paint your whole house or simply touch up the back fence, selecting the best exterior paint or stain for the job can be confusing.

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If the paint adheres without bleed-through, you can paint without priming. If, however, you notice streaks, prime with a bonding, stain-blocking primer such as Valspar’s primer/sealer.

Consumer Reports shares a room-by-room guide to using the right paint finish for every surface. Two things to consider: natural light and how much use a room gets.

Q: Our kitchen cabinets, approaching 20 years old, are solid maple with a natural finish that has yellowed over the years. We love the look of natural wood and do not want to paint them.

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Coating end grain is especially important. 6 Repeat as necessary. In fact, two coats of stain or paint protects wood for up to twice as long as a single coat.

Follow those exactly. One final note: If you paint or stain your deck, and decide to refinish it in the future, the paint or stain may interfere with the new finish adhering to the deck.

Can I finish the table to get rid of the stains by rubbing with #0000 steel wool plus paste wax? The table does not have a glossy finish. -B.B. Kalamazoo.