Satin paint holds its own as an easy-to-clean, durable sheen that lets the paint’scolorfully show through.
What Is Satin Paint?
Satin paint is glossier than eggshell finish paint, but flatter than semi-gloss paint.
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Unlike gloss or semi-gloss paint, satin paint won’t produce reflections in low light.
In certain angles or in bright light, though, satin’s shine will be visible.
Early types of satin paint were styled as dulled-down versions of high-gloss paint.
Satin Paint Gloss Rating
Paint finishes range from flat to gloss.
Flat paint absorbs light and has a velvety texture.
Glossy paint reflects light and has a glass-like texture.
Pigment volume concentration (PVC) is how the paint industry measurespaint gloss.
The ratio of a paint’s pigments (color-producing solids) to its binders is the paint’s PVC.
The higher the PVC number, the flatter the paint.
High-impact surfaces should be painted with semi-gloss or high-gloss paint.
While satin paint can be used on ceilings, flat or matte paint is typically used here.
So, having one paint that can be used for different types of surfaces is valuable.
While nopaintcan be used for every software, some paints are better at this than others.
Paints in the middle of the gloss rankingsatin and eggshellare well-suited for a broad range of uses.
Because of these tight pores, satin paint stands up moderately well to water.
So, satin is a good, moisture-resistant paint choice for walls in some bathrooms and kitchens.
Satin paint can be used for bathroom ceilings when mold and mildew are a concern.
Easier app
Satin paint is simple to apply.
Plus, lap marks are difficult to avoid in gloss and semi-gloss paint.
Satin paint takes about an hour to dry, in optimal conditions.
This center position means that satin paint addresses many factors: gloss, durability, and moisture resistance.
Slightly Glossier Than Eggshell
Satin paint iscloser to eggshell than any other paint finish.
Satin paint is glossier than eggshell paint, but only slightly so.
Satin and eggshell paints are sometimes used interchangeably.
Better Moisture Resistance Than Flats
Flat paints soak up moisture and can easily stain.
Satin paint sheds moisture and works well in powder rooms or for bathrooms that aren’t moisture-heavy.
For high-moisture bathrooms or for crucial areas (such as near a shower), use semi-gloss paint.
