What finish should I use on interior walls – flat, eggshell, semi-gloss, satin or glossy?
It depends on how the room will be used, the look you want, and personal preference. For bathrooms, we recommend something with a bit of a shine, like eggshell or pearl, as it repels water better. We use a semi-gloss or satin on trim, doors and windows because it make them stand out from the walls. Benjamin Moore makes a matte finish that is great for walls – it has less shine than eggshell but more than flat, and is extremely durable and scrubbable. The matte also hides imperfections nicely, like those on older walls that can’t really be fixed. Flat paint scuffs easily, but also touches up easily.
