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Every finish has different attributes that make it ideal for different rooms. Understanding them is key to making walls look their best.
| Flat | Velvet | Eggshell | Satin | Semi-Gloss | Gloss | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family Room | X | X | X | X | ||
| Living Room | X | X | X | X | ||
| Dining Room | X | X | X | X | ||
| Kitchen | X | X | X | X | ||
| Bathroom | X | X | X | X | X | |
| Bedroom | X | X | X | X | ||
| Foyer | X | X | X | X | ||
| Hallway | X | X | X | X | ||
| Ceilings | X | X | X | X | ||
| Doors | X | X | X | X | X | |
| Windows | X | X | X | X | X | |
| Furniture | X | X | X | X | X |
| Flat | Velvet | Eggshell | Satin | Semi-Gloss | Gloss | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wood Siding | X | X | X | |||
| Aluminum Siding | ||||||
| Vinyl Siding | X | X | X | |||
| Doors | X | X | X | |||
| Garage Doors | X | X | X | |||
| Shutters | X | X | X |
Finish Description
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Flat
Flat finish is excellent for low traffic areas and for ceilings because of its low reflectivity.
- Soft, elegant appearance
- Washable
- Hides imperfections
- Easy touch-up
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Velvet
Velvet is a popular soft, elegant finish commonly found in foyers, hallways, dinning rooms and living rooms.
- Elegant Finish
- Minimizes imperfections
- Washable
- Scrubbable
- Burnish resistance, maintains finish uniformity
- Stain resistance
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Eggshell
Eggshell is a durable, smooth finish commonly found in children's bedrooms, and other high traffic areas.
- Elegant Finish
- Minimizes imperfections
- Washable
- Scrubbable
- Burnish resistance, maintains finish uniformity
- Stain resistance
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Satin
Satin is an attractive finish offering superior stain resistance and washability, ideal for any high traffic area.
- Low finish
- Provides excellent washable finish
- Burnish resistance, maintains finish uniformity
- Outstanding stain resistance
- Good mildew resistance
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Semi-Gloss
Semi-Gloss is a moderately glossy finish perfect for trim, doors, cabinets, kitchens and bathrooms.
- Shiny finish
- Provides excellent washable and scrubbable finish
- Burnish resistance, maintains finish uniformity
- Excellence stain resistance
- Great mildew resistance
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Gloss
Gloss is a reflective finish commonly used for trim, doors, cabinets, kitchens and bathrooms.
- Hard and shiny film
- Excellent washability
- Excellent scrubbability
- Burnish resistance, maintains finish uniformity
- Excellent stain resistance
- Excellent mildew resistance
