The glossier satin sheen translates to a slicker surface that s slightly quicker and easier to wipe clean of dust dirt mildew and mold.
Satin or eggshell for bathroom walls.
Satin finishes have a beautiful luster that is often described as appearing velvety.
It s also easy to clean.
Eggshell requires more elbow grease to get clean.
It shouldn t however be used in bathrooms as it isn t capable of handling frequent washing.
Semi gloss is even tougher and a cinch to clean.
Use it for the walls ceiling and even the trim because many satin finishes are tougher than they once were.
Also since it reflects only a slight amount of incident light the eggshell finish can easily hide small imperfections on the walls.
Satin is slightly less lustrous than semi gloss and can appear to be both flat and glossy depending on the lighting in the room.