How to Select the Right Paint Sheen for Your Home

Are you selecting the right “sheen” for your painting needs?

Which sheen is best for bumps and cracks?

Which sheen is easy to clean?

Which sheen helps keep moisture out?

Paint finish or “sheen” means the amount of light a paint will reflect when it’s dry. There are five different paint sheens including “matte” or flat, “eggshell,” “satin,” “semi-gloss,” and “gloss.” 

Matte/Flat - perfect on walls that are worn with bumps and cracks. Perfect for bedrooms! 

Eggshell – more durable than flat or matte sheens and easier to wash. Perfect for living rooms, hallways and dining rooms.

Satin – provides the best protections and wash ability. Perfect for kitchens and bathrooms. 

Semi-Gloss – helps keep moisture out and easier to clean than matte, eggshell and satin sheens. Perfect for kitchens and bathrooms.

Gloss - rarely used in interior spaces, however, it’s often appropriate for painting furniture and floors. 

If you want to paint your house and ensure that it gets done right the first time, hire one of the expert Ann Arbor interior painting companies, like Mussio Painting. Our path to success is based on being laser focused on incredible detail.

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