Satin Or Eggshell For Bathroom 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.

Satin or eggshell for bathroom walls.

Satin finishes have a beautiful luster that is often described as appearing velvety. They argue satin is more durable and shinier than eggshell and is ideal for a bathroom. 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.

Use it for the walls ceiling and even the trim because many satin finishes are tougher than they once were. Satin has a slightly higher sheen than eggshell meaning that it is more reflective and more durable. Semi gloss is even tougher and a cinch to clean. Eggshell requires more elbow grease to get clean.