Low sheen finishes hide imperfections but are hard to clean. Use them in low-traffic areas. Glossy sheens are easy to clean but highlight imperfections. Use them for high-traffic areas and trim. When ...

Choosing between eggshell and semi-gloss paint finishes can greatly impact the look and functionality of a room. While selecting a paint color is important, the finish type influences the atmosphere ...

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When you’re selecting paint for a room, it’s easy to focus on color, but choosing the right paint finish can be just as important as picking the perfect hue. In fact, the finish you choose determines ...

Eggshell and satin paints are popular choices for interior walls due to their balanced finish neither too flat nor too shiny. Both sheens provide a good mix of durability and cleanliness without ...

So you’ve found the perfect paint color for your home improvement project, whether that’s refreshing your walls, giving your drab kitchen cabinet that perfect refresh, or making your trim pop.

Though the term is used interchangeably with oil-based paints for most practical purposes, alkyd paints are actually not oil-based but alkyd resins mixed in some sort of thinner. When most people ...