Flat or Matte: Flat or matte tends to be softer with a bit more depth giving you the full richness of your color choice, bringing your room to life.
- Pros:
- Flat sheens are a friend to poorly finished walls; hiding imperfections and soaking up light.
- Cons:
- Due to the porous texture, they can be more difficult to clean because dirt gets trapped unlike higher sheen choices.
Low Sheen: Low sheen’s are softer look but provides more durability than flat.
- Pros:
- Gives an elegant look without a lot of shine, yet washable.
- Cons:
- Not good for walls will need frequent washing.
Eggshell: As the name suggests; has the sheen of an egg-shell.
- Pros:
- Eggshell gives walls a good saturation of color and the ease of light cleaning; such as around face plates.
- Cons:
- May flash when touching-up.
Satin: A luster of velvety color with a bid more gloss.
- Pros:
- It’s great for high traffic areas; window trim, kids’ rooms, bathrooms, (humidity friendly). It’s happy to be lightly scrubbed.
- Cons:
- Application or touch ups can be tricky for the homeowner. May loose the elegant look of a lower sheen.
Semi-Gloss: A durable choice, practical for the right area.
- Pros:
- Good for trim and doors because it cleans up easily.
- Cons:
- Poorly prepped areas can have sub-acceptable look highlighting imperfections.
