Aside from sheen, another difference is durability. Semi-gloss paint is more durable than eggshell paint, and it's easier to ...

Paint sheens were created to handle different uses and durability needs. A high-traffic area like a hallway needs a coating that can withstand handprints and people brushing up against it while a ...

Here’s a foolproof, can’t-go-wrong formula: Flat or eggshell finish for walls and semi-gloss for baseboards, window and door casings, doors and moulding. The reasoning? Flat paint doesn’t reflect ...

WHY MUST WE always be subject to the laws of good taste? Need we really wear silk shoes to a black-tie affair when tall, heeled boots feel so much more empowering? Must Lady Mary of Downton Abbey ride ...

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Light is reflected differently depending on the texture of a surface. Here’s your chance to play around with gloss and matte finishes to highlight various designs and patterns on canvas! In our Gloss ...

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Never underestimate the power of paint. Not only can a fresh coat completely transform a room—making a once cozy area feel bright and airy, or vice versa—but the right swatch can also create the ...

Having a matte paint finish is one way to make your car stand out, but there are many drawbacks as maintaining the finish and keeping it clean takes a lot more effort than a regular gloss finish.