Paint sheen – Three most common finishes.

 

	Flat	Eggshell	SemiGloss
Application	Ceilings	Walls	Millwork
Sheen	None	5/10	8/10
Wash with scrub pad?	No	No	No
Wash with sponge?	No	Yes	Yes
Hides imperfections	Best	No	Exaggerates imperfections
Notes	Choose flat for: All ceilings except bath and enclosed kitchens Low traffic areas	Choose Eggshell for: All walls Bath ceiling Enclosed kitchen ceiling Homes with children and pets High traffic areas	Choose semigloss for: Millwork Not suitable for walls & ceilings

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