Eggshell, flat or semi-gloss paint? Can someone advise?
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Bathroom Paint Color Help?? Eggshell or Semi-gloss?
Comments (3)BM Aura Bath & Spa is a bathroom paint that I used for my walls. It is a matte finish. I have Aura satin for the door and case work. But I may have purchased another line from BM for the cupboard I painted in satin. It really is a personal preference. I can't stand the tactile texture of a matte finish, so I don't rub my hands on my walls :) I love a smooth glossy finish to touch, so I like it at the doorway. But, I love the velvet LOOK of matte. For me it also depends on how many shiny surfaces I have. I like to play off of flat with a little shine and vise versa....See MoreSemi Gloss, satin or eggshell?
Comments (19)Gloss for all woodwork (doors and trim) and I'd never change that. You get the durability of an oil based paint, in a latex based gloss paint. Anything less is well "less" :) I guess if cleanability/durability isn't an issue...and you like to baby your woodwork...go for semi. I'm in agreement it's a fad ;) Gloss or oil based paints have typically always been the standard for wood trim. For walls, I decide that based on the particular room. In a bath or kitchen I like either a gloss or semi at minimum (cleanability) and for accent walls to feature art (they pop better off gloss). Otherwise I almost always use semi. I do the same on ceilings. I like a bit of gloss on the ceiling for evening light, a trick I learned from a great interior designer way way back. She HATED flat paints with a passion :)...See MoreSemi-Gloss versus Flat Paint in Bathroom
Comments (9)Rule No. 1. Don't seek painting advice at Home Depot unless the clerk knows painting. You can choose an eggshell or a satin finish and get mold/,mildew proof too if you use the Zinsser PermaWhite bathroom paint. It's tintable in pastels and it's available at HD. The good thing about it is, you don't have to ask them anything..go pick it from the shelf, have them tint it, pay for it and leave. Now, you're not confused and you have the right product. Painting doesn't need to be difficult. :) (I'm smiling) Michael Here is a link that might be useful: PermaWhite...See MoreIs there a flat / matte / eggshell paint that is also very durable?
Comments (6)That is a relief to know, because the flat SW paint that is on the walls right now is just impossible to work with. I tried to touch it up and the touched up areas are actually shinier than the surrounding paint, even though I used the same paint can. So it can't be touched up and it can't be cleaned. Very frustrating. I'm going to be repainting every room in the house; I'll buy a sample of Aura flat paint and see how I like it....See MoreKelly Z
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