Satin Or Eggshell For Bathroom Walls

Use it for the walls ceiling and even the trim because many satin finishes are tougher than they once were.

Satin or eggshell for bathroom walls.

Satin has a slightly higher sheen than eggshell meaning that it is more reflective and more durable. They argue satin is more durable and shinier than eggshell and is ideal for a bathroom. Eggshell requires more elbow grease to get clean. The glossier satin sheen translates to a slicker surface that s slightly quicker and easier to wipe clean of dust dirt mildew and mold.

Satin is slightly less lustrous than semi gloss and can appear to be both flat and glossy depending on the lighting in the room. Also since it reflects only a slight amount of incident light the eggshell finish can easily hide small imperfections on the walls. It shouldn t however be used in bathrooms as it isn t capable of handling frequent washing. Thus both satin and eggshell are two good paint options for your home.