09
Feb

Paint finishes – a guide for every room

  • Flat paint finishes, which have the least shine; (FLAT PAINT FINISHES – FOR WALLS, CEILINGS AND LOW-TRAFFIC AREAS)
  • Matte paint finishes; these are more durable than flat as they have a little more sheen; (MATTE PAINT FINISHES FOR WALLS AND CEILINGS)
  • Eggshell paint finishes, which are the most common for interiors; (EGGSHELL PAINT FINISHES FOR HIGH-TRAFFIC AREAS AND EXTERIORS)
  • Satin, velvet and silk paint finishes, which are ideal for high-traffic rooms; (SATIN, VELVET AND SILK PAINT FINISHES FOR CABINETRY AND BANISTERS)
  • Gloss paint finishes, which are good for bathrooms, kitchens and high-traffic details; (GLOSS PAINT FINISHES FOR DETAILS, FEATURE WALLS AND BATHROOMS)
  • Milk and chalk paint finishes – best for upcycling projects; (CHALK PAINT FINISHES FOR FURNITURE UPCYCLING PROJECTS, MILK PAINT FINISHES FOR A HARDWEARING FINISH ON DIY PROJECTS )
  • Limewash, clay and distemper – popular heritage paint finishes; (LIMEWASH PAINT FINISHES FOR A NATURAL, RUSTIC LOOK, CLAY PAINT FINISHES FOR A SOFT LOOK THAT’S GREAT FOR OLD HOMES, DISTEMPER FOR OLDER HOMES THAT NEED A BREATHABLE PAINT)
  • Specialist textural paint finishes which can create a bold feature wall; (SPECIALIST PAINT FINISHES FOR FEATURE WALLS AND ACCENT DETAILS)
  • Exterior paint finishes that withstand the weather while retaining their look. (eggshell is the best finish to use for exterior paint.)