The Guide to Interior Paint Finishes

Trying to choose the perfect color for your room’s interior paint can be daunting with so many choices. Once you and your builder have picked the perfect hue, next, you have to select the right finish for your interior painting project. Here are the standard interior paint finishes and what they offer for your rooms.

Satin

Painting a high-traffic room or a kid’s bedroom? Some contractors suggest using satin paint finish for these spaces. The satin finish has some gloss and a buttery smooth appearance that makes it look rich. It’s easy to wipe stains and grime off of this finish. Professional painters love this finish for trim, ceilings, doors and windows.

Eggshell

Another option for interior rooms is the eggshell finish. It gets its name from the way it resembles an eggshell, with just a hint of shine. It also makes for simple and quick cleaning if it gets splashed with food or other grime.

Matte

Matte interior painting projects have a soft finish without any shine. Homeowners with a room that has some imperfections, such as walls with cracks or bumps, should opt for this paint finish to hide them and instantly make the space brighter.

Semi-Gloss

For a little more shine, opt for a semi-gloss finish. Semi-gloss paint finishes may be best for rooms that have more moisture, such as the kitchen or bathroom. Semi-gloss paint’s durability helps the room withstand the constant spray of water droplets or cooking grease.

High Gloss

The interior paint finish with the most sheen is high gloss. Most contractors avoid using this finish for interior walls. Instead, high gloss can be a great way to accent your space’s interior trim, such as chair rails, wainscoting, windowsills and doorways.

Choose the right interior painting finish for each room of your home. Think about the purpose of the room and the durability of the paint finish before having your professional contractor start the painting process.