Eggshell can be easily cleaned so any spills and drips can be wiped with a wet rag.
Type of paint to use on living room walls.
White reflects a majority of ambient light into the room and helps rooms feel more substantial.
Natural light and how much use a room gets are just two things you should consider.
Consumer reports room by room guide to using the right paint finish for every surface.
On ceilings you can use any paint that is labeled ceiling paint or any flat white interior latex paint.
Flat avoids the space limiting illusion that glossy paints create.
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Flat or matte finish is frequently used in new construction and on ceilings because it hides flaws extremely well.
Flat eggshell and satin paint are best for interior walls whereas semi gloss and gloss paint are best for trim and woodwork.
Here s what you need to know about four main paint finishes flat eggshell semigloss and gloss and the best bets for where to use them in your home along with a few more stand out paint ideas.
The formal living room does not need frequent clean up as it is a low traffic area which is great for this type of paint finish.
Because it doesn t reflect light directly imperfections in walls and ceilings are much less noticeable.
For living rooms that also serve as high traffic family rooms the best paint finish to use is often eggshell or satin.