August 29, 2016

7 Benefits Of An Eggshell Paint Finish

If you’re unsure about which finish to choose for your interior walls, an eggshell finish might be what you’re looking for. An eggshell paint finish has a noticeable gloss and sheen to it. It has a bit more luster than a flat finish but it won’t leave your walls too shiny. It sits somewhere in between a matte and a satin finish and looks similar to, as the name suggests, a surface of an egg. So, if you’re considering getting an eggshell paint finish, here are some benefits that might entice you:

Easier to clean

An eggshell paint finish is relatively easy to clean. If you have a lot of messy kids in your home or just tend to have messy walls no matter how hard you try to maintain and keep them clean, then this finish is just right for you. All the messy fingerprints or the odd foodstain can be easily cleaned off your walls with just a wet cloth or sponge and without leaving any smudge marks.

Durable

Another benefit of using this paint finish is that it is very durable and hard wearing. Whilst drying, an eggshell paint finish forms a protective outer surface around itself. So, this type of finish is perfect for use in rooms that has very high traffic.

Great for murals

If you’re thinking of getting a mural in one of your rooms, then eggshell paint finish is just the right option. It’s not too glossy and shiny like satin but still has a bit of a sheen to it. So you won’t have to use any kind of top coat on it, which usually makes your murals to turn out yellow. Also, it accepts paint layers above it.

Decorative Feel

An eggshell finish will leave your room feeling more decorative due to its soft sheen and gleam.It has a bit of a luster and reflectiveness to it, so it will make your walls feel glamerous and have a decorative finish to it.  

Reflectivity

The benefit of having a reflective paint finish is that is extremely washable, as it releases dirt from its surface easily and keeps the look fresh. An eggshell paint finish has some reflectivity in it that it reflects the light but not highly reflective that it shows your wall’s imperfections. The reflective properties in the paint will bring out the colour of your room, and reflect light. This is ideal for small rooms, as it makes rooms appear larger  than they actually are.

Ideal for your kid’s room

An eggshell paint finish has all the properties that makes it ideal for your kid’s room. It is easy to wash, so the next time your kids leaves a food stain or a handprint, you won’t have to worry. You won’t have to worry about the messy fingerprints and food stains on your walls. On top of that, it is durable and due to its reflective properties, light will bounce of the surface and make the room appear brighter and bigger.

Perfect combination of pigment and strength

Often when the strength of a paint is increased, the pigment has to be decreased in order to balance the formula out. Eggshell paint finish is just the middle ground for pigment and strength. It offers the durability without making your walls look bland and dull.

So, are you convinced and willing to try an eggshell paint finish?

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