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ABOUT INTERIOR PAINT SHEENS
Get the look you want and the protection you need for any room in your home. It's great to find the perfect color for your interior painting project, but finding the proper sheen is just as important. Choosing the proper sheen for the different surfaces and areas of your home will help you choose the best interior product and get the most from your paint for a beautiful look that will stand the test of time.
Flat
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Subtle, matte, non-reflective finish
Applications:

Recommended for low-traffic areas, textured walls and walls with surface imperfections like Family rooms, living rooms, bedrooms, dining rooms, ceilings

Durability:

Washable, scrubbable and easy to clean. 

Satin
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Rich, pearl-like finish
Applications:

Recommended for medium- to high-traffic areas including living rooms, dining rooms, kids' rooms and hallways

Durability:

Remarkably washable, scrubbable and easy to clean. 

Semi-Gloss
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Sleek, lustrous finish
Applications:

Excellent for kitchens, bathrooms, kids' rooms, mud rooms, trim, doors and cabinetry

Durability:

Exceptionally washable, scrubbable and easy to clean.

ABOUT EXTERIOR PAINT SHEENS
Set the right curb appeal with exterior painting efforts that last. Finding the best color or product is the first step to your exterior painting project, but finding the right sheen is step two. Choosing the proper sheen for different outdoor surfaces will help you create a beautiful look and get the most from your paint.
Flat
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A flat sheen is non-reflective, and easy to apply and touch up. It will minimize the appearance of minor surface imperfections.
Applications:

Wood and vinyl walls and siding; brick and other masonry; fences

Durability:

Medium-Low

Satin
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A satin enamel sheen creates a pearl-like finish that's durable and dirt-resistant. It will also resist moisture, fading and stains.
Applications:

Virtually all exterior surfaces

Durability:

Medium-High

Semi-Gloss
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A semi-gloss enamel sheen is sleek and radiant with a hard, durable finish. It is formulated to withstand wear, and will also resist moisture, fading and stains.
Applications:

Doors, trim and shutters; Exterior furniture

Durability:

High

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