2006-08-14 04:53:45 · 14 answers · asked by DAVID C 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
. . . the three finishes with any paint are Gloss - Silk - Matt : if you think about those words they become self explanatory - Gloss is shiny, Silk is smooth, Matt is dull.
Vinyl is a form of plastic, a "vinyl" paint is ideal for kitchens and bathrooms as it wipes clean easily - if you check the tins you will see Vinyl Silk and Vinyl Matt. I tend to use Gloss for woodwork and Vinyl Silk for everything else ie. walls and ceilings . . .
2006-08-14 05:14:51 · answer #1 · answered by Astra 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nothing. You are talking about two different things.
Vinyl is the stuff the paint is made from (a sort of plastic).
Silk is the "finish" of the dry surface.
Vinyl and silk will come in any number of colours.
You can get a paint called vinyl silk. Yours might be just that - check!!
2006-08-14 12:03:52 · answer #2 · answered by Ian H 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used to sell paint years ago, Vinyl Silk you can wipe over gentle with damp cloth, a slight sheen to the paint, Vinyl Matt Has no sheen ,flat finish,used for walls, Gloss high shine used for wood,
Silthane Silk is a higher sheen finish than,V/Silk,V/Matt,for walls.
This paint is better for B/rooms, Kitchens, it does not contain so mush oil base than gloss, less running of condensation lines.
Hope this helps you I'm a women now living in spain with many decorating jobs..good luck.
2006-08-14 16:14:48 · answer #3 · answered by Titanic 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Vinyl gives a flat dull finish, Silk gives a glossy shiney finish
2006-08-14 11:57:01 · answer #4 · answered by Stephen H 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
if it is vinyl matt it will give you a dull flat finish but it can get marked and dirty hard to keep clean, vinyl silk will give you a high sheen finish easy to keep clean also good in bathrooms and kitchens where you can get condensation
2006-08-16 17:17:33 · answer #5 · answered by dubkav 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Vinyl is dull and silk is shiny.
2006-08-14 12:05:57 · answer #6 · answered by jean c 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
its just a matter of sheen, the silk has a higher sheen, but with the higher sheen comes increased durability and
washability.
2006-08-14 12:01:00 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
vinyl paint is for specially for glass/tiles etc
silk paint is for clothing
2006-08-14 12:03:15 · answer #8 · answered by sarah p 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
wot mistake?
Vinyl silk
Vinyl gloss
Vinyl matt
2006-08-14 11:57:14 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
one is shiny and the other is more of a dull look - both paint at the end of the day
what did you do??
2006-08-14 11:58:02 · answer #10 · answered by schmushe 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋