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.
ABOUT INTERIOR PAINT SHEENS
MATTE
Subtle, matte, non-reflective finish
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APPLICATIONS:
Recommended for low-traffic areas, textured walls and walls with surface imperfections
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AREAS:
Ceilings, family rooms, dining rooms, living rooms, bedrooms, kid's rooms, hallways, interior furniture
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DURABILITY:
Washable, scrubbable and easy to clean.
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EGGSHELL
Soft, velvety appearance.
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APPLICATIONS:
Cabinets and trim; high-traffic, high-moisture areas
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AREAS:
Family rooms, dining rooms, living rooms, bedrooms, kid's rooms, hallways, kitchens, bathrooms, interior furniture
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DURABILITY:
Exceptionally washable, scrubbable and easy to clean.
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SATIN
Rich, pearl-like finish.
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APPLICATIONS:
Recommended for medium- to high-traffic areas
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AREAS:
Kids' rooms, hallways, kitchens, bathrooms, doors, trim, cabinets, interior furniture
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DURABILITY:
Remarkably washable, scrubbable and easy to clean.
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SEMI-GLOSS
Sleek, lustrous finish
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APPLICATIONS:
Cabinets and trim; high-traffic, high-moisture areas
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AREAS:
Kitchens, bathrooms, trim, doors, cabinetrs, interior furniture
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DURABILITY:
Washable, scrubbable and easy to clean.
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INTERIOR SHEEN USAGE CHART
Use this chart to help you easily choose the best sheen of paint for your upcoming indoor paint projects.
| Projects | MATTE | EGGSHELL | SATIN | SEMI-GLOSS |
MATTE
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family Rooms | Applicable | Applicable | |||
| Living Rooms | Applicable | ||||
| Bedrooms | Applicable | Applicable | |||
| Dining Rooms | Applicable | ||||
| Ceilings | Applicable | ||||
| Youth | Applicable | ||||
| Hallway | Applicable | ||||
| Kids' Rooms | Applicable | Applicable | |||
| Hallways | Applicable | Applicable | |||
| Kitchens | Applicable | Applicable | Applicable | ||
| Bathrooms | Applicable | Applicable | Applicable | ||
| Interior Furniture | Applicable | Applicable | Applicable | ||
| Dining Room | Applicable | ||||
| Living Room | Applicable | ||||
| Doors | Applicable | Applicable | |||
| Trim | Applicable | Applicable | |||
| Cabinets | Applicable | Applicable |
