For living rooms that also serve as high traffic family rooms the best paint finish to use is often eggshell or.
Living room matte finish paint for walls.
The formal living room does not need frequent clean up as it is a low traffic area which is great for this type of paint finish.
Living room dining room bedrooms ceilings family room hallways.
Flat eggshell and satin paint are best for interior walls whereas semi gloss and gloss paint are best for trim and woodwork.
Consumer reports room by room guide to using the right paint finish for every surface.
Offers an elegant low sheen finish best for low traffic areas smooth surface more washable than flat sheens.
You can easily touch up this finish.
Can be wiped clean.
It also goes on smoother over rough surfaces so it s a good option for textured walls.
My personal preference may fall to flat paint because i like the look but most people are quite happy with eggshell paint which has a soft glow to it where the light hits.
Rubbing with cleanser may burnish the finish.
It hides imperfections on the walls.
Matte and flat finishes cover imperfections in surface and application making them a great choice for ceilings as well as walls in the bedroom dining room and living room.
Because it doesn t reflect light it s the best choice to hide any imperfections like bumps or small cracks on walls.
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