The Spruce / Marty Baldwin
Eggshell is a bang out of gloss or sheen forinterior paint.
Its low gloss makes it cleanable and somewhat resistant to wear and tear.
What Is Eggshell Paint?
The Spruce / Marty Baldwin
It is between matte (or flat) andsatin paint sheens.
Eggshell paint reflects more light than matte paint.
Because eggshell paint has a slight gloss, it is easier to maintain than matte or flat paint.
What Is a Sheen?
Sheen, or gloss, is the quality and amount of reflected light off of a surface.
Higher sheens are shinier.
When there is a greater proportion of resin in the paint, the paint has more sheen or gloss.
The level of gloss may also be known as a paint’s finish.
Flat paint is the most popular ceiling surface because it isn’t reflective.
However, use eggshell paint if you want your ceiling to have some luster.
Tip
With any paint, it’s best to avoid lapping in the first place.
Keep a wet edge by rolling paint from the wet to dry areas.
Eggshell Paint vs. Non-glossy paints have a velvety and chalky appearance on the wall.
It’s best to use semi-gloss paint in these areas.
Eggshell paint can be used on nearly every throw in of interior wall.
For trim and other high-contact surfaces, use semi-gloss paint.
Use either a synthetic brush with fine tips or aroller with a knit synthetic sleeveto apply eggshell paint.
For large areas, consider using a paint sprayer to apply a flawless finish with eggshell paint.
