Satin Or Eggshell For Bathroom Walls

Eggshell requires more elbow grease to get clean.

Satin or eggshell for bathroom walls.

Thus both satin and eggshell are two good paint options for your home. Also since it reflects only a slight amount of incident light the eggshell finish can easily hide small imperfections on the walls. The glossier satin sheen translates to a slicker surface that s slightly quicker and easier to wipe clean of dust dirt mildew and mold. Use it for the walls ceiling and even the trim because many satin finishes are tougher than they once were.

Semi gloss is even tougher and a cinch to clean. They argue satin is more durable and shinier than eggshell and is ideal for a bathroom. Satin finishes have a beautiful luster that is often described as appearing velvety. Satin is slightly less lustrous than semi gloss and can appear to be both flat and glossy depending on the lighting in the room.