Choosing the right paint sheen for your project Without a doubt, painting a home is one of the most economical ways to give it a fresh new look. If you have decided to update the colors in your home, it is important to understand that different areas of your home will require different paint sheens. With that said, here are 5 types of paint sheens you need to consider and the proper application for each of them. High-Gloss This paint sheen delivers the highest level of shine and durability with nice leveling properties so that brush and roller marks are virtually nonexistent when properly applied. It is light-reflecting and has a perfect finish, which makes it an excellent choice for those areas that people regularly come in contact with like doors, trim, spindles, stair banisters, and other architectural elements. Apart from being the easiest to clean, a high-gloss finish can provide a vibrant look for your kitchen and bathroom cabinets. Semi-gloss Semi-gloss paint sheens are mostly suitable for all wood finishes, like doors, cabinets, trim such as window and door casing, and it is the most suggested for crown molding and baseboards since it can withstand lots of wear and tear. It is long-lasting, has the ideal level of luster to add distinction and also, it is super easy to clean. Semi-gloss paint sheens work effectively when combined with lower sheen walls whether it is flat, eggshell or satin because it offers a contrast between the different elements. Furthermore, it is the right choice for high-moisture areas due to the ease of cleaning. Satin Although it is not as shiny as a semi-gloss or a high-gloss, satin paint sheen has the gloss needed to make it very durable for high moisture spaces (walls and the ceiling in bathrooms, kitchens, as well as laundry rooms) where it would need to be cleaned more often. It possesses a lovely velvety luster, which helps prevent it from appearing streaky should water droplets run down on it. Even though it is easy to clean, it nevertheless shows a lot of defects on the walls. Touch ups can be challenging because the sheen will make the worked-upon area obvious. Satin sheen is also great for kitchen cabinets as it appears like the factory finish of cabinets. Eggshell This is a low luster finish that looks like the sheen of a chicken's egg. Even though it conceals wall imperfections much better than satin, it can also be difficult when touch-ups are required. Eggshell remains the best finish for family rooms, living rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms, and hallways because it is easy to clean, without being too shiny. Matte Also referred to as flat finish, matte paint is the easiest to apply and will give you a nice looking finish when dry. It is great on walls and offers any space an elegant and full-of-color aura. If the walls are rough or have blemishes, the Matte paint will hide the imperfections giving it a nice-looking finish. Furthermore, its rich look can add extra style to the dining room, living room or bedrooms transforming them into a vibrant and inviting space. Flat paint can also help to highlight artwork as well as other wall décor and furnishings. Although it is the preferred finish for ceilings, Matte paint should not be used on surfaces that require frequent washing because it does not wash well and scuffs more easily. | 
