Following are best paint finishes for walls
- Matte
- Characteristics: Non-reflective, hides imperfections well.
- Pros: Good at concealing flaws.
- Cons: Difficult to clean and may need frequent retouching.
- Gloss
- Characteristics: Highly reflective and durable.
- Pros: Long-lasting and can be cleaned multiple times.
- Cons: Highlights imperfections and requires multiple coats.
- Satin and Eggshell
- Characteristics: Satin offers a silky sheen, eggshell is easier to apply.
- Pros: Durable and suitable for various rooms; eggshell is simpler to apply.
- Cons: Satin may not hide imperfections as well; eggshell offers less smoothness.
- Texture
- Characteristics: Adds depth and 3D effects.
- Pros: Hides wall flaws and can mimic wallpaper effects.
- Cons: May be more complex to apply and maintain.
- Semi-Glossy
- Characteristics: Offers a balance between gloss and matte.
- Pros: Washable and resistant to dirt; subtle sheen.
- Cons: Can be less forgiving of surface imperfections.
FAQs
Ceilings should almost always be painted in a flat, matte acrylic paint. Flat paint will not reflect light or draw attention away from the wall and room furnishings. Ceilings don’t receive much wear and tear, so a glossy, durable paint is not necessary.
It depends on: How a room is used and how much shine you prefer
Here are a few points to consider
- Higher sheen provides easy cleaning and wipe-ability. Thus paint last longer
- Higher sheens bounce and focus light. Some homeowners like that and some don’t.
- With higher sheen wall anomalies and texture will be highlighted.
