Choosing between eggshell and semi-gloss paint finishes can greatly impact the look and functionality of a room. While selecting a paint color is important, the finish type influences the atmosphere ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." When you’re selecting paint for a room, it’s easy to focus on color, but choosing the right paint finish ...

Low sheen finishes hide imperfections but are hard to clean. Use them in low-traffic areas. Glossy sheens are easy to clean but highlight imperfections. Use them for high-traffic areas and trim. When ...

When your mom was painting a space, the rules were straightforward: flats on the ceiling, eggshell on the walls and gloss on cabinetry, windowsills and trim. Today those rules are more like ...

Dear Alberto: Eggshell-painted walls clean up rather well, as long as you’re relatively gentle in your approach. Don’t scrub too hard, or you may leave behind faded or discolored areas. Eggshell- and ...

Walls covered in an eggshell-finish paint clean up well, but homeowners must be gentle in their approach. If you scrub too hard, you might leave behind faded or discolored areas. Eggshell- and ...