Flat paint is non-reflective, without a sheen, which to me means it doesn't project a glowing smile. However, that’s no bad thing when painting less than perfect surfaces.

Below, you’ll find a breakdown of different paint sheens and where they work best in a house, plus the six best interior paints from CR’s tests that you can get in any sheen.

One of the most versatile interior paint finishes, eggshell has slightly more luster than flat paint. It’s still very ...

Recommended sheen: Looks great in any sheen, but Magno especially likes the matte finish for a look she describes as rich. Where to buy it: Select paint and hardware stores Olympic: Black Magic OL116 ...

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Producer Price Index program, the price of interior paint climbed 21.2 percent in 2021 over 2020. ... Higher-sheen paint, such as satin, ...

Interior paint (which really mostly means paint for walls inside the house) ... “Paints with higher sheens will encourage natural lights to bounce around the space and make it feel larger.

Eggshell and Satin Paint: Major Differences. Eggshell and satin sit in the middle of the paint sheen scale, making them a perfect mix of not-too-shiny and not-too-dull.

Types of interior paint are different than those used for exterior projects. Whether you’re remodeling your kitchen or bathroom or giving your entire home an overhaul, it’s worth it to put in ...

DEAR GAIL: Why do builders use flat paint in all the houses? When you try to clean off a dirt spot, you end up down to the drywall and then have to touch-up. We're planning to repaint, so what are ...