There are so many types of paints out there it can be tough to choose, even white is not as simple a color as you would think there are different shades and different sheens. There are two sheens that lie between matte and glossy and they are eggshell and satin sheens. To understand the difference between the two you need yo know where they lie on the glossiness scale. Why is glossiness important? The reason is that glossy paints are generally more washable and durable than flat or matte paint sheens. Eggshell paints have more sheen and are more durable than matte paints however eggshell paints are less glossy and less durable and moisture resistant than satin sheens. Let's look at these paint finishes more closely to determine where they are best suited for application. …show more content…
From a distance, it looks like a matte finish but as you get up close to it you will notice that it has a subtle shine to it. It is perfect for walls with small imperfections and will hide irregularities on your living room, dining room and bedroom walls. It is suitable for areas that are not subjected to moisture and dirty fingerprint smudges. It shouldn't be used on walls that require frequent washing like kitchen and bathroom wall.

A satin paint finish is shinier but not as shiny as gloss paint. It is also not as moisture resistant as gloss or semigloss paint but it fares better than eggshell and matt finishes. It is all round paint that can be used on more surfaces than just walls. For instance, it can be used to embellish doors or window ledges as well as to paint cabinets. It is durable and easy to wash which makes it the ideal paint to use on kitchen, bathrooms and children's bedroom walls. The problem with satin paint is that it does not hide imperfections