When it comes to choosing the perfect paint for the interior walls of your home, most goes into it than simply picking the perfect color. You need to choose the right sheen as well. There are several different types of sheen to choose from, and you may find that they all work best in certain areas of your home. McKay’s Painting is here to talk about where you use certain paint sheens in your home to yield the best results possible.
Flat or Matte Paint Sheen
Flat or matte paint can be difficult to clean. It can’t handle any scrubbing at all or the paint will wear off. It can be a classy look, but should be kept in places that are quiet and won’t get much traffic. Adult bedrooms are a great place for this paint.
Eggshell Paint Finish
Eggshell paint is one of the most common sheen chosen for homes. It can be cleaned, but shouldn’t be scrubbed or you may run the risk of causing damage to the paint. If you have some formal spaces in your home, it makes a great choice like formal dining rooms and living rooms. These spaces are less likely to need vigorous cleaning, but eggshell can look classic and beautiful in them.
Satin Paint Sheen
By far, satin paint is the most common choice for residential settings. It offers a cleanable surface, but isn’t as glossy as some other choices. It is a great paint option for areas like your family rooms, hallways and even bedrooms as these areas will not likely need deep cleaning on a regular basis. Depending on your children, you may be able to get away with using satin paint on their walls if you won’t find yourself constantly needs to scrub the walls.
Semi-Gloss Paint
Semi-gloss paint is a sheen you should consider for places like your bathrooms and kitchens. This sheen is easier to clean as the high gloss allows you to scrub it if necessary. This is a common sheen that is chosen for baseboards as well to help make them easier to keep clean while offering a finish that isn’t too shiny. If you are considering refinishing any furniture, you may want to choose this sheen so that you will still be able to easily keep the surface clean without causing any damage to the paint.
High Gloss Paint Finish
High gloss paint offers the highest level of sheen. You will get a fairly shiny surface and this makes it a great choice for smaller spaces or spaces that don’t get a lot of natural light. It can help to make the room feel larger than it is. Kitchens, doors and the trim around windows are often painted using high gloss paint as well because it can be scrubbed to keep clean. Anywhere that is often dirty should be painted using high gloss paint for protection.
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