Consumer reports room by room guide to using the right paint finish for every surface.
Living room matte finish paint for walls.
Rubbing with cleanser may burnish the finish.
Flat eggshell and satin paint are best for interior walls whereas semi gloss and gloss paint are best for trim and woodwork.
It also goes on smoother over rough surfaces so it s a good option for textured walls.
Matte and flat finishes cover imperfections in surface and application making them a great choice for ceilings as well as walls in the bedroom dining room and living room.
Natural light and how much use a room gets are just two things you should consider.
For living rooms that also serve as high traffic family rooms the best paint finish to use is often eggshell or.
Living room dining room bedrooms ceilings family room hallways.
Flat finish is also known as matte finish and has the least amount of shine.
Can be wiped clean.
The best paint finish for formal living rooms is often flat paint.
Because it doesn t reflect light it s the best choice to hide any imperfections like bumps or small cracks on walls.
Offers an elegant low sheen finish best for low traffic areas smooth surface more washable than flat sheens.
You can easily touch up this finish.
Living room dining room bedrooms foyer family room hallways kitchen trim.