Eggshell Vs Satin

If you’re considering on painting the interior of your house in the near future or fixing and sprucing up a particular piece of furniture, it is best to know not only the colour you are looking to have as well as the base (oil or latex) paint but also the best Sheen for the project. It is important to note that there are many different types of sheens for paint; it comes in high gloss, semi-gloss, satin, velvet, eggshell, and flat in order of highest to the lowest light reflectiveness. The amount of a Sheen is determined by the amount of light reflected from the surface often referred to as a shiny or glossy finish.  

This particular article we will be looking at the difference between eggshell and satin paint because these are two very popular interior paint sheen choices. Both happened to be just shiny enough to make the interior project pop while not being too glossy. These two Sheen types can be used on a multiple ranges of surfaces, but keep in mind they have a difference that makes them more suitable for unique applications. Now let’s determine which is best for your next interior renovation project.

Where to use eggshell paint

Eggshell paint is the less reflective of the two options which makes it an ideal choice for interior walls that will not see a lot of wear and tear. Particular rooms to be painted in the eggshell sheen would be best-suited rooms like the master bedroom, a dining room or particularly a home office. A good thing to know about eggshell paint is that it conceals a lot of surface flaws. Although satin paint can often fend off dents and scuffs and scratches much better than eggshell if your walls already have the surface problems eggshell will conceal them a lot more efficiently. This is due to the fact that with more reflective light against wall imperfections, these particular problems are emphasized and highlighted in the wall making even the smallest imperfections much more glaring. Another bonus in choosing eggshell over satin is that is a few dollars cheaper per gallon.

In the instance that you don’t hire a professional, eggshell paint makes it easier to minimize mistakes made by the applicator. For instance, whether your brush ran thin or you let one section of the wall dry before rolling the rest, eggshell minimizes these notable mistakes. This also means that doing a touch up with eggshell paint on an eggshell wall can potentially save you from having to do the whole wall over again. It is thanks to the lower Sheen that these mistakes are easy to hide and minimizes others from noticing these application mistakes. Eggshell paint is also a fantastic option for rental units and is exactly why property management companies love them. For example, when we work with our friends at S&am