How do you make a flat paint into satin?

Answer 1

No, there is not a product In America that can do that. I work for Sherwin-Williams and know this for a fact.

If you add more of the High Gloss version of the same exact color you can move the gloss from flat to satin.

Answer 2

if your paint is latex add some water to slightly dull the sheen, if you need to drastically dull the finish buy some flat paint in the same color and mix accordingly **** Another thought. Do not thin the paint too much as it will change the durability of the topcoat. Buying a 2nd qt, gallon of flatter paint will also change the sheen but cost you more in the end and you will have a bunch of paint sitting around. The easier fix is to ask your local Sherwin Williams, Quals or other paint supplier for some flattening powder which is the only real difference in the sheen of your paint and the flatter paint suggested above and costs pennies. About 4 oz of this powder to a gallon will change a satin, eggshell to a flat. You could do the math and mix a small pint to test it. Good luck.

Answer 3

If it's an oil based paint, once it has dried fully, about 72 hours, you can sand it with fine sandpaper or use some 00 steel wool to reduce the gloss. Your results my vary on a water based paint.

Answer 4

mix a gallon of flat latex paint with your satin latex paint and you will reduce the statin gloss by 50 percent

Answer 5

If you take it back to the store you bought it, they can sometimes change it.