When choosing your paint finish, it’s helpful to understand the general rules. The glossier the paint, the more reflective it is, which illuminates imperfections. That's why matte/flat paints tend to ...

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 ...

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 ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." As a general rule of thumb, the term “sheen” refers to the amount of light paint reflects when dry. Most ...

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