Home Renovation & Interior Design
Paint Finishes & Sheen Guide
Learn how to choose between Flat, Eggshell, Satin, Semi-Gloss, and High-Gloss paint finishes. Compare durability, light reflectivity, and optimal room placement.
Select Paint Sheen / Finish Type:
Light Reflectance & Surface Chemistry
Eggshell Finish
10% – 25% glossScrubbability: Medium
🏠 Recommended Rooms & Surfaces:
Living rooms, guest bedrooms, home offices, hallways with moderate foot traffic.
🛡️ Drywall Imperfection Camouflage:
Good
✅ Advantages: The most popular residential wall finish in modern homes. Soft glow resembling the surface of an eggshell.
⚠️ Considerations: Shows touch-up paint brush strokes if not rolled edge-to-edge with a wet edge.
🎨 The Classic Interior Designer Sheen Formula:Ceilings: Flat • Living/Bedrooms: Eggshell • Hallways/Kids Rooms: Satin • Bathrooms/Cabinets/Baseboards: Semi-Gloss.