You want a particular vibe for your room, and the paint you select can help you achieve that. However, the paint color is not enough when you try to bring your ideas to the wall. The paint finishes also matter. However, apart from bringing your ideas to life adequately, the paint finish you choose depends on several other factors. Such as the room’s traffic, where you want to paint, and the surface’s imperfections. Therefore, keeping all factors in mind, let’s discuss the use of these four common types of paint finishes.
Matte Finish:
The flattest paint finishes out there that is the least lustrous, so it lies low on the sheen spectrum. However, due to its ability to absorb light so well, it can hide imperfections. Imperfections like wall bumps or nail holes, a matte finish can hide very well. On the contrary, it is the least durable paint finish; oil and moisture can easily tarnish its color. Hence, it’s best for rooms with minimum traffic or walls with the least possibility of getting stained. Thus, after sorting out, formal living rooms like a guest room or an office are the best fit for matte finish.
Eggshell Finish:
Have you seen that moderate sheen on an eggshell? Well, eggshell finish paint replicates that gloss very well. An eggshell finish has better durability than matte, so it can withstand the attack of moisture and UV light considerably well. It can work well to hide imperfections, but it cannot defeat matte here. However, it is considerably easy to clean, making it suitable for use in medium-traffic places like bedrooms.
Satin Finish:
Satin is the most popular finish out there, with a fine ability to reflect light that amps up its radiating glow. It has better durability compared to the eggshell finish. Moreover, it’s easier to clean than the eggshell finish. However, what we gain in terms of gloss and durability, we have to compromise on the paint’s ability to hide imperfections. Thus, with those specifications, we can use it in high traffic, humid, or dimly lit areas, such as bathrooms and basements.
Semi-Gloss And High Gloss Finish:
With these finishes, we have reached the end of the sheen spectrum. These highly reflective paint finishes radiate a striking glow. Furthermore, these finishes are also highly durable and easy to clean. Thus, it’s a good fit for high traffic and humid areas, such as bathrooms or kitchens. In addition, the high gloss finish has a distinctive finish that can cause any surface to stand out. Thus, many homeowners use high gloss for their doors and furniture. However, these finishes are also good at highlighting the surface imperfection, making them trickier to apply because they can also highlight sloppy brush strokes.
Conclusion:
That was the breakdown of the four most common paint finishes. A noteworthy trend here is that as the finish becomes glossier, it becomes durable and easier to clean, making them suitable for high-traffic areas. Nonetheless, while paint finishes can complement the room’s vibe, the wrong choice can kill it. Hence, rely on Tx Home Work for superior decor planning; you can call us at (281) 841 6146 to book a session.