Satin Or Eggshell For Bathroom Walls

They argue satin is more durable and shinier than eggshell and is ideal for a bathroom.

Satin or eggshell for bathroom walls.

Satin is slightly less lustrous than semi gloss and can appear to be both flat and glossy depending on the lighting in the room. The glossier satin sheen translates to a slicker surface that s slightly quicker and easier to wipe clean of dust dirt mildew and mold. Thus both satin and eggshell are two good paint options for your home. Use it for the walls ceiling and even the trim because many satin finishes are tougher than they once were.

It shouldn t however be used in bathrooms as it isn t capable of handling frequent washing. Also since it reflects only a slight amount of incident light the eggshell finish can easily hide small imperfections on the walls. Satin finishes have a beautiful luster that is often described as appearing velvety. It s also easy to clean.