Yeah I agree, you need some sheen on the interior walls. Satin or Eggshell. I use eggshell for all my interior walls, even bathrooms and kitchen. Semigloss for interior trim / doors. Eggshell also has enough durability that it can be cleaned, but doesn't look shiny. It also is low enough sheen that spot touch-ups can be done without having to re-paint the whole wall (it doesn't have so much sheen that it requires a wet edge)
I painted my walls with a Pearl Finish and will be staining my trim in a deeper wood. I wanted the durability and love how the colour reflects and even changes in my walls.
@@lizzieh.8197 ultra flat is good for ceilings as it hides the imperfections. Go for branded “ceiling paint” versus the stuff for walls. www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us/interior-exterior-paints-stains/product-catalog/bmwcp/waterborne-ceiling-paint
Hello! Thanks for the info. We're still torn about what finish to use on all our walls. Would you suggest eggshell for all interior walls or should we choose different sheens depending on the room? Haha hopefully that makes sense, thanks in advance!
Damn.. I really needed all types of painting advice back in 2018 when I was trying to select paint colors for my living room/dining area. I went with something that really didn't suit me after I got it onto the walls, but it wasn't so bad, like, I wanted to repaint right away lol it sufficed. I live in the bay area of Cali... My house is a 3 bedroom, 1 bath, huge 21x40 garage and sits on a cement slab built in early the 50's, not the original garage, added on, but the rooms in the house are small. All 3 bedrooms get natural lighting and I am searching for colors and your vids have been, SO helpful. I started painting when I was 12, painted my own bedroom, often, but thanks for going into detail.
Paint People: My Benjamin Moore store recommended semi-gloss Scuff-x for the trim/doors, which is what I did. Two BM stores recommended the Scuff-x over ANY other paint they sold (i.e. Aura, Regal, etc). The trim turned out great btw. But I read on some painter's chatboard that Scuff-X sheen is one higher than normal, so Sucuff-x Eggshell is really Satin, etc. I live on a hill where house has many windows and constant California light [East (main), South (side), West (main)]. The walls have texture, so what BM model would you use and what sheen?....
Plan on using Decorators White for floors and trim. Could i also use it on the ceiling? I’d use, flat, eggshell, and semi gloss. Accent wall in master, SW Navy, also on beadbaord under chair rail in kitchen, hood over stove, under chair rail in dining room and living room. I’ve learned tons, thank you.
I have wood tongue and groove peaked ceilings. They have aged in a warm tone. its been 28 years. I want a white on my walls, and am leaning towards a swiss coffee BM. what do you think?
What are your thoughts on high gloss for painting the railing of an old oak stair case? Also recommendations for semi-gloss versus satin finish in bathrooms/kitchen?
I would use semi-gloss on the stair railing and for bathroom walls eggshell. I have used semi-gloss for bathroom walls in the past for durability, but it is just too glossy looking.
I just bought BM Soft Chamois today in Pearl for my hallway and family room. It really looks shiny and you can see all the roller marks. I live in a 1960s ranch home with a lot of flaws on the walls. What sheen would you suggest?
That is a great guide, thank you. I need to repaint all the doors and trim in my new house and update the walls. I'd assumed I'd go gloss or semi-gloss for the doors/trim since that what we always did back in the day but the "skip-1" rule will work perfectly for me to achieve a more contemporary look while getting a combo I like.
I always used semigloss on our walls, because we have a daycare and they touch the walls constantly. I always considered the semigloss easier to clean. With vaulted ceilings and tall walls, repainting the whole thing for a 3 foot section on the bottom seems like a bad move.
Thanks for the breakdown! - what finish would you suggest for repainting Ikea melamine furniture? I plan to prime with the ZINSSER BIN Shellac Primer, but am unsure about what paint to use overtop. And what base would you recommend (water based, oil based). The shelves would be painted white and will not endure lots of movement but may get wet from watering the plants. Thanks so much for your guidance!
Hi, thanks for the video. I'm closing on a home which doesn't have as much light coming through because of windows location. We're flipping the house from floor to ceiling. What sheen would you recommend for walls(light gray), new baseboards(white), new doors/window trims (white), new cabinets(bottom half navy bluish, top half white), new room doors (white) and new closet doors (white). Yes we're gonna paint all of these mentioned above. We're gonna use an airless paint sprayer. Thanks!
Traditionally, eggshell on the walls was used most often because of its durability, but I might recommend it because it helps reflect light a bit, providing some texture. As for the cabinets, I really enjoy satin. Doors and frames, semi-gloss, so you have enough of a Sheen difference between the walls and trim. Hope this helps!
I have built in shelving into the master closet on the left, center, and right sides. Shelving extends 92 inches in height. I'm ready to paint the walls and plywood shelving. The shelves will be used for clothes, purses, and shoes. What sheen do you recommend for a Benjamin Moore Creamy White?
Hello, I am going to paint my bedroom but I’m having a difficult time choosing which finish to pick. I am trying to decide between eggshell or matte. My room is upstairs and gets pretty hot up there sometimes would that effect the matte paint? I am going to use glidden premium paint from Home Depot. Also if I get a paint and primer in one will that make it were I don’t have to put primer separately on the walls? I’m gonna paint over wallpaper on drywall. Thanks alot!
Either is good. Depends on your preference. For ceilings, bathrooms tend to be moist places, and flat or matte paint will begin to grow mold or mildew much faster than other paint sheens, so I'd still go satin on the ceilings too.
Plan on painting our kitchen cabinets an Antique White using SW paint brand. The walls paint will be eggshell Repose Gray. What type of sheen should I use for the cabinet paint. No kids no dogs just the wife and I. I was leaning toward a sheen but don't generally like a shiny paint. What are your thoughts. Thanks
Question - what finish would I use on custom built cabinetry in my kitchen? Say... dark wood-look floors, white marbled-look countertops, white-patterned backsplash, and... you’re super close to selling me on - Benjamin Moore’s Salamander for my cabinets?... and then gold hardware. I like drama, but do you recommend that color for the kitchen? So, 2 questions, I suppose. What color of deep green paint; & what finish would look best? I’m hoping for a Wow-look that’s not overwhelming (BM’s Hunter Green) as the focal point.
Thank you! I painted my staircase all white in satin, but it looks a bit too flat for my liking, same as eggshell... Do you think I could leave risers and threads in satin, but add a 1 coat of semi gloss on balusters, spindles handrail? Or visually it will be a clash of finishes?
thanks for the helpful content you put out on your channel. I have 2 questions: 1. when choosing paint finish, what finish should be used on kitchen cabinets, bathroom vanities or doors. If we are using Eggshell on the walls, would we use semi gloss on the cabinets and doors as well as the base boards? 2. We have molding on the walls, we are going to paint them the same color. It was suggested we use different finishes. So here, if we use Eggshell for the wall, should we use semi gloss on the trim on the wall (that we are painting the same color)?
Hi! Love your videos. I want to paint my house inside and I want a neutral color my cabinets are white with black countertops and the backsplash are black, silver and silver crystal
I’m finding your videos very helpful. As a new homeowner I didn’t know there was so much more to painting. With that being said, I want to paint my bathroom ceilings. Should I use a semi gloss or satin?
Wish you had mentioned difference between Satin and Eggshell. That one is debated. I feel they are pretty much interchangeable with Satin having a touch more shine...depending on the brand of paint.
The builder of my subdivision painted all the interior doors what I am assuming is high gloss. Way too much shine for my taste. I would like to have them all resprayed in another color of white and change the finish to Satin. I am going to assume that they would need to be primered first because of the high gloss.
Hi Cristina, touchups almost never work unless you paint corner to corner rather than smaller spots in the middle of a wall. I normally say there is about a three month window of opportunity from the time you initially painted to the time it’s still OK to touchup. Walls get dirty, paint finishes fade, there’s just too many variables to factor in, and that’s not even taking proper, even application into account.
Hi! I have a 45ft long living room wall that receives a lot of natural light. The contractor is suggesting satin but I am very concern that it might be too shiny. Additionally, I need washable capabilities... what would you recommend? Thanks, awesome video!
Satin would very shiny indeed... My recommendations would be Eggshell, or a washable Matte like Aura or Regal Ulti-Matte. The matte finish will also hide wall imperfections a lot better!
I want to do Simply White or White Cloud -High Gloss kitchen cabinets in a Farmhouse-style home. White Dove walls, and Chantilly Lace high gloss trim, your thoughts?
Thanks for the great video. I am in the process of redoing an older oaky(is that a word) bookshelf. It has both shelves, drawers and cabinet doors. Have decided to use ADVANCE. My question is...the doors look like they where homemade and not made very well with lots of imperfections in them. What sheen should I use with the ADVANCE paint....Was thinking Pearl but.... Also since I have watched some of your videos on colors....I am thinking of doing the book shelf two tone with the back wall being black and then the rest white. Thought I would use Onyx and simply white but would love some of you wise advice. Thanks in advance for taking the time to answer!
Questions: I was thinking about going with the classic grey for my walls and chantilly lace for the trim, thoughts? If I did go with this combo, should I paint my ceiling the same chantilly white? I mean, should you be matching trim and ceiling colors? Oh and one last question, I couldn’t find a primer video of yours so, what’s the best primer to use? Thank you very much, Tyler
Matching you trim colour with your ceiling is what I would recommend most often. Here is a link to our primer vid. ruclips.net/video/z7eeipVclyE/видео.html
What would you recommend for an exterior house finish? Modern styled house, leaning towards low to no sheen, but not sure about durability. What is the standard?
thanks James for this. We are trying to paint an accent wall Aura Burnt Ember and use the same in the bathroom since the bathroom as gray cabinets and white quartz countertop. Should I use two different finishes of Aura or will Eggshell work for both Accent wall in Dining and the Bathroom (all walls)? Thanks !
Hi, I love matte on the walls and pearl for trim. Would it be strange to paint the top portion of a wall in matte and the wainscoting from the chair rail down in pearl?
Ive been trying to repaint my walls but afterseveral months, it starts to get white spots all over. I use davies semi gloss latex paint on concrete. Not sure what i did wrong. I just painted over the old paint
Excellent man! I came across your channel yesterday and I’ve been binge watching!!! Thanks for the content and the fun videos. It also helps that you are easy on the eyes. 😉 👍🏽
Great explanations, I was just wondering what is meant by "imperfections" is this something like being able to see streak marks from the roller? or maybe hides damages or something? I wasn't to sure what was meant by that. Thank you for the video.
We are moving into a new build...with a horrible paint job. We will repaint everything. Please recommend ceiling, wall,and trim finishes for the various rooms that you would think best? Thank you!
Ceilings? Flat! Walls and trim, I would default to Eggshell and semi-gloss respectively. Alternatively, you could use a washable matte (walls) and satin (trim) combination for something with less sheen.
I want to paint my living room walls the same color they are now, but I don't know what color it is. How do I match it? I'm afraid to go with a different color because I might not like it. What should I do? Your videos are awesome by the way!.
I'm getting my kitchen cabinets painted Benjamin Moore Black. What sheen would you recommend? What is the minimum level of shine I can get away with...while still being able to properly clean any oil/grease stains?
Doing my staircase. Stained rails and posts. Want to paint the spindles, and stringers same color. The banister will have a satin poly, but confused of that finished on painted areas..hmmm semi.gloss or satin
Hi, I'm painting an interior metal railing in black. The painter used satin on half of it, and it looks pretty shiny. My niece who works with an architect recommended flat, so i'm wondering if this would be OK, or to maybe go with eggshell. Either way, satin is too shiny.
Enjoy your videos, Mississauga representing. What is the recommendation for crown? I have 8 foot ceilings and I am thinking of painting it a flat sheen as the ceiling to blend in vs the trim sheen of semi. Thoughts?
We live off-grid with no electric lighting. We have lots of natural light, and use oil lamps after dark. We are considering high gloss CEILINGS to reflect that light and bounce it around the room. We are considering satin for our walls, which will be covered in art. What are your thoughts on this? Thank you!
Totally personal taste Kamille! I've seen high gloss ceilings look really cool and satin is totally cool for walls. The only thing to keep in mind is the higher the sheen the more it will show texture/imperfections. So, high gloss looks awesome on crown moldings for example, but if you're ceilings have bumps and grooves you're trying to hide, the gloss will highlight those.
Thanks for the video. Very informative. I painted the interior walls with Regal Eggshell(Simply White) so for the doors and trim I'm thinking of going with the Semi-Gloss. For color, do people normally go with pure white for the trim, or do you recommend that I tint to match the Simply White on the walls?
Hello, I am a noob painter ready to get down and dirty with making these old walls in my house look brand new! I have a question for you; Do any of the glosses play a role in preventing mold in rooms, such as a bathroom or kitchen? I got semi-gloss for all the rooms to repaint - kitchen, bathroom, and an enclosed porch (has no insolation). I was told that I would want an exterior paint for the enclosed porch that I described, where they right? But I picked semi-gloss because I somehow got the idea that it's what you paint your walls with! But then what type of paint do I use for my trim??? Would you recommend a matte? Thank you in advance! :)
Hi Amber! The higher the sheen the more durable the paint, so people often use semi gloss for trim and doors as they are more prone to scuffs. People often use matte/flat for ceilings because it hide flaws but some people like the look of it on their walls. Really, it's all about what look you prefer. Exterior paint is recommended for outdoors because it's designed to withstand the elements more. Hope that helps!
Most pictures with tongue and groove ceilings look like they are maybe satin instead of flat. I can’t decide what to use. I have matte on the wall and satin on the trim of a north facing mudroom. What would you recommend? Thank you!
Hello. I am looking at the BM Regal line and doing one colour on my whole condo unit. I am between Ulti-Matte and Eggshell. Want a modern look, but washability. You mentioned ulti-matte is about 3% sheen. How would you measure the sheen in Eggshell in comparison?
Aside from using Aura bath paint, am I able to use a matte finish in a bathroom that doesn't get used often? or even one that will be used daily? thanks. I love your videos.
I love watching all of your videos, they are super helpful. Will you ever do one for kitchens with a dark island and white cabinets? I’m using a white quartz with marble like veining, and I chose Decorators White and Soot. My flooring is maple hardwood. Do you have any suggestions for a wall, trim color, and sheen level for the cabinetry?
Thanks for the comment? It would honestly by tough for us to consult you without seeing it in person. Sheen-wise, I prefer a satin finish on the cabinets, but I've also seen people opt for glossier finishes as well. We'll be doing more videos about cabinet paints shortly, so stay tuned for that! :)
We painted our walls Manchester tan, but noticed it has a yellow tint. I'm not sure why if most people said it was very neutral. Now I'm not sure what color white to get for my trim? Walls are semi gloss. We are not going to redo the walls lol
It's a certain breed of neutral, but it definitely is a warmer leaning one. For your trim, you could probably opt for a warmer trim colour like a cloud white!
Thanks for the information on paint finishes. Our house has that nasty sprayed on popcorn crap from the 1970s or 1980s. Do you have any paint recommendations for these ceilings? We painted some years ago, and it took a LOT of paint. I cannot spend the time or money to remove it. Your recommendations would be appreciated.
I have a question! I’m refining my kitchen with white cabinets. I want the cabinets and trim to be pure white. My ceilings “accidentally@ got painted extra white. Will this work out or should I fix it. Also, I was coining to use matte on my wall and semi gloss on my trim. Can I get away with this? My kitchen has paneling around the ear in kitchen area. I’m nervous about semi gloss on the cabinets and trim and paneling. With this be too much shine?
Do you think high gloss on ceiling can give illusion of higher ceiling? This particular room has low 8ft ceilings and trying to make room look bigger. Thanks!
My son has a wood wall (believe it is made out of pallet board idk was like that when we moved in way too much work to remove it) he wants 2 different shades of blue on it. What finish do u recommend. The other walls are a cream colored i want to say the finish is Pearl
my builder used flat paint everywhere!!! I'm trying to repaint a bathroom and a master bedroom. I bought Sherwin Williams Duration Home satin finish. Will that be sufficient? I also have a can a flat that can be used for the ceilings if nothing else.
DO you follow this same rule if you're painting the walls and trim the same color. I'm considering using same finish, Satin, for the walls and the trim and I'm using the same color for both Vintage Pewter, it's part of the Behr line...equivalent to Sherwin Williams Revere Gray I believe. The ceilings will be white eggshell or matte finish.
Thank you for your question. I would use different finishes on the walls and trim, even when using the same color on both. If you really were looking for a consistent sheen on both, I might go the other way and find a very washable matte or eggshell to use on both. Satin walls would likely look far too shiny and enhance any imperfections that the walls may have. Hope this helps!
Do all paint color come in several finish options? For example, if there's a specific Sherwin Williams white paint color I want on my walls, typically would Sherwin Williams make a "semi-gloss", "eggshell" etc version of that one paint color? Or do you half to switch brands/paint colors to complete a white-on-white paint scheme if you're using different finishes for walls/ceilings/trim etc? Thanks!
I’m stuck on what finish to use on an accent wall? We are planning to use eggshell on the majority of the walls but wondering if we should go with a matte finish on the accent wall? Help please!!!
how is scuff x eggshell finish for trim, doors and door trim. they didn't have any satin at the local Benjamin Moore dealer so they recommend eggshell but im nervous it will be extremely hard to clean especially in door and baseboard trim.
Just painted our walls the matte finish, but the bedrooms in eggshell. Painting all of our trim right now and deciding between semi gloss and satin... was wanting to do them all the same :2
Hi! I've watched many of your videos and each was helpful as I chose the paint and finish in my house.But I need your opinion. I want to paint my house with the Sherwin Williams Snowbound color but I'm not sure about the finish. Should I go with Satin, Eggshell or Semi-gloss? I see according to your video I should do semi glass for the trim but which finish should I go with for the entire house?
You can, but the name of the game is getting the paint to stick so you might have to sand it and apply a primer. Stix is a good overall bonding primer. :)
We use semi-gloss for practically everything. It has a nice sheen and is easy to clean. Flat paints are drab.
Yeah I agree, you need some sheen on the interior walls. Satin or Eggshell. I use eggshell for all my interior walls, even bathrooms and kitchen. Semigloss for interior trim / doors. Eggshell also has enough durability that it can be cleaned, but doesn't look shiny. It also is low enough sheen that spot touch-ups can be done without having to re-paint the whole wall (it doesn't have so much sheen that it requires a wet edge)
I painted my walls with a Pearl Finish and will be staining my trim in a deeper wood. I wanted the durability and love how the colour reflects and even changes in my walls.
Love the skip one tip. I use eggshell for walls and semigloss for trim and perfect combo
I use it all the time!
Definitely. I use that combo and also satin/semi gloss when eggshell is not available.
What finish do you use for your ceiling?
@@lizzieh.8197 ultra flat is good for ceilings as it hides the imperfections. Go for branded “ceiling paint” versus the stuff for walls. www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us/interior-exterior-paints-stains/product-catalog/bmwcp/waterborne-ceiling-paint
@@chriswilliams8821 Thanks for the advice! What do you think about using matte or eggshell for ceiling? Would that still be okay?
Hello! Thanks for the info. We're still torn about what finish to use on all our walls. Would you suggest eggshell for all interior walls or should we choose different sheens depending on the room? Haha hopefully that makes sense, thanks in advance!
Thanks for the tips! Trying to create a family room/reading room with a calm welcoming vibe.
Hey, Leslie, let us know what you end up choosing! We love a follow up!
Bro!!! I’m so glad I found your channel!! You got a new subscriber man! Thank you 🤜🤛
I prefer semi-gloss that can be washed off. Children & elderly (including me) touch the walls. Little fingerprints can really stand-out.
And it is very good for tropical, high humidity weather.
I guess that answers my question.
Damn.. I really needed all types of painting advice back in 2018 when I was trying to select paint colors for my living room/dining area. I went with something that really didn't suit me after I got it onto the walls, but it wasn't so bad, like, I wanted to repaint right away lol it sufficed. I live in the bay area of Cali... My house is a 3 bedroom, 1 bath, huge 21x40 garage and sits on a cement slab built in early the 50's, not the original garage, added on, but the rooms in the house are small. All 3 bedrooms get natural lighting and I am searching for colors and your vids have been, SO helpful. I started painting when I was 12, painted my own bedroom, often, but thanks for going into detail.
Thank you so much!! Take your time, Janelle. You can always start with just an accent wall with what you have for a whole new look!
Paint People: My Benjamin Moore store recommended semi-gloss Scuff-x for the trim/doors, which is what I did. Two BM stores recommended the Scuff-x over ANY other paint they sold (i.e. Aura, Regal, etc). The trim turned out great btw. But I read on some painter's chatboard that Scuff-X sheen is one higher than normal, so Sucuff-x Eggshell is really Satin, etc. I live on a hill where house has many windows and constant California light [East (main), South (side), West (main)]. The walls have texture, so what BM model would you use and what sheen?....
Thank you for the plus one tip when painting doors and trim! Much appreciation as always! 🤙🏾
Do you recommend using the same sheen finish, such as satin (792), on both interior door casing and interior MDF doors?
Plan on using Decorators White for floors and trim. Could i also use it on the ceiling? I’d use, flat, eggshell, and semi gloss. Accent wall in master, SW Navy, also on beadbaord under chair rail in kitchen, hood over stove, under chair rail in dining room and living room. I’ve learned tons, thank you.
Which paint should be used for wooden staircase railing? Preference is to have matte or satin finish
I can go semi-gloss all around ? Walls, doors, trim and ceilings?
So glad to know about the ulti-matte finish. Also thanks for the tip about skip one, when it comes to trim.
I have wood tongue and groove peaked ceilings. They have aged in a warm tone. its been 28 years. I want a white on my walls, and am leaning towards a swiss coffee BM. what do you think?
This was the best video.. I was going to go satin, but now I'm leaning more eggshell with semigloss trim.
What are your thoughts on high gloss for painting the railing of an old oak stair case? Also recommendations for semi-gloss versus satin finish in bathrooms/kitchen?
I would use semi-gloss on the stair railing and for bathroom walls eggshell. I have used semi-gloss for bathroom walls in the past for durability, but it is just too glossy looking.
I just bought BM Soft Chamois today in Pearl for my hallway and family room. It really looks shiny and you can see all the roller marks. I live in a 1960s ranch home with a lot of flaws on the walls. What sheen would you suggest?
That is a great guide, thank you. I need to repaint all the doors and trim in my new house and update the walls. I'd assumed I'd go gloss or semi-gloss for the doors/trim since that what we always did back in the day but the "skip-1" rule will work perfectly for me to achieve a more contemporary look while getting a combo I like.
Can you do Exterior sheens, body, trim, garage. I have learned so much from your videos, I now have confidence that my house will look great! Thx
Exterior sheen videos will be coming in next few weeks.
I always used semigloss on our walls, because we have a daycare and they touch the walls constantly. I always considered the semigloss easier to clean. With vaulted ceilings and tall walls, repainting the whole thing for a 3 foot section on the bottom seems like a bad move.
Thanks for the breakdown! - what finish would you suggest for repainting Ikea melamine furniture? I plan to prime with the ZINSSER BIN Shellac Primer, but am unsure about what paint to use overtop. And what base would you recommend (water based, oil based). The shelves would be painted white and will not endure lots of movement but may get wet from watering the plants.
Thanks so much for your guidance!
Hi, thanks for the video.
I'm closing on a home which doesn't have as much light coming through because of windows location.
We're flipping the house from floor to ceiling.
What sheen would you recommend for walls(light gray), new baseboards(white), new doors/window trims (white), new cabinets(bottom half navy bluish, top half white), new room doors (white) and new closet doors (white). Yes we're gonna paint all of these mentioned above. We're gonna use an airless paint sprayer.
Thanks!
Traditionally, eggshell on the walls was used most often because of its durability, but I might recommend it because it helps reflect light a bit, providing some texture. As for the cabinets, I really enjoy satin. Doors and frames, semi-gloss, so you have enough of a Sheen difference between the walls and trim. Hope this helps!
I have built in shelving into the master closet on the left, center, and right sides. Shelving extends 92 inches in height. I'm ready to paint the walls and plywood shelving. The shelves will be used for clothes, purses, and shoes. What sheen do you recommend for a Benjamin Moore Creamy White?
I'd like my trim, doors and kitchen cabinets to share the same white sheen. Do you recommend semi-gloss, and maybe eggshell for the walls?
Very excellent. Thanks for helping me.💯. Can you recommend a soft white paint for kitchen and living room wall. Thanks.
Hello, I am going to paint my bedroom but I’m having a difficult time choosing which finish to pick. I am trying to decide between eggshell or matte. My room is upstairs and gets pretty hot up there sometimes would that effect the matte paint? I am going to use glidden premium paint from Home Depot. Also if I get a paint and primer in one will that make it were I don’t have to put primer separately on the walls? I’m gonna paint over wallpaper on drywall. Thanks alot!
Great video! What is the best sheen for a bathroom walls satin or semi gloss paint? And ceiling in bathroom flat?
Either is good. Depends on your preference. For ceilings, bathrooms tend to be moist places, and flat or matte paint will begin to grow mold or mildew much faster than other paint sheens, so I'd still go satin on the ceilings too.
Thank you I appreciate! Keep up the awesome videos and tips!
Plan on painting our kitchen cabinets an Antique White using SW paint brand. The walls paint will be eggshell Repose Gray. What type of sheen should I use for the cabinet paint. No kids no dogs just the wife and I. I was leaning toward a sheen but don't generally like a shiny paint. What are your thoughts. Thanks
Pearl/Satin finish is what i would use.
Question - what finish would I use on custom built cabinetry in my kitchen? Say... dark wood-look floors, white marbled-look countertops, white-patterned backsplash, and... you’re super close to selling me on - Benjamin Moore’s Salamander for my cabinets?... and then gold hardware. I like drama, but do you recommend that color for the kitchen? So, 2 questions, I suppose. What color of deep green paint; & what finish would look best? I’m hoping for a Wow-look that’s not overwhelming (BM’s Hunter Green) as the focal point.
What finish would you use on a ship lap and rough sawn beam ceiling?
Could you please do a video on a north-facing living room? thanks. I painted it using flat Polar Beat white.
Love the video! Super informative for the updated looks.
Question: How would you go from EggShell->Flat or SemiGloss -> flat
Hi Jay, just a light sanding should suffice on shinier coats to take the sheen down and then two solid coats should cover just fine.
Okay so question in the skip 1. Im doing a Light grey satin on my walls what finish for my white trim?
Haven't painted for years, and never saw "matte" only flat. Is that commonly found in most brands of paint now? Like your video!
Thank you! I painted my staircase all white in satin, but it looks a bit too flat for my liking, same as eggshell... Do you think I could leave risers and threads in satin, but add a 1 coat of semi gloss on balusters, spindles handrail? Or visually it will be a clash of finishes?
No actually satin and semi gloss look well together. I use that combo frequently.
thanks for the helpful content you put out on your channel. I have 2 questions:
1. when choosing paint finish, what finish should be used on kitchen cabinets, bathroom vanities or doors. If we are using Eggshell on the walls, would we use semi gloss on the cabinets and doors as well as the base boards?
2. We have molding on the walls, we are going to paint them the same color. It was suggested we use different finishes. So here, if we use Eggshell for the wall, should we use semi gloss on the trim on the wall (that we are painting the same color)?
Great video James. You are very exacting giving great info. Thanks.
Can you talk about the "base" in paint and how it effects color...thnx
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we got cans labeled as "low sheen", which equivalent to the video is it??
If you’re painting the trim the same color as the walls, would you still skip one finish for the trim? Thank you. 🙏
Do you have to use a shine in bathrooms? I mean if it has been painted 3 times before overs years in a semigloss can you go to eggshell now days as
Hi! Love your videos. I want to paint my house inside and I want a neutral color my cabinets are white with black countertops and the backsplash are black, silver and silver crystal
I’m finding your videos very helpful. As a new homeowner I didn’t know there was so much more to painting. With that being said, I want to paint my bathroom ceilings. Should I use a semi gloss or satin?
I would suggest Aura Bath and Spa from BenMoore. Matte finish with high mildew resistance.
Wish you had mentioned difference between Satin and Eggshell. That one is debated. I feel they are pretty much interchangeable with Satin having a touch more shine...depending on the brand of paint.
What about the average Jane. Lol. I def need to watch. I have no idea what finish I need for my kitchen cabinets. Thanks !
I painted mine in satin. It looks nice, can be cleaned properly and it's not too shiny.
The builder of my subdivision painted all the interior doors what I am assuming is high gloss. Way too much shine for my taste. I would like to have them all resprayed in another color of white and change the finish to Satin. I am going to assume that they would need to be primered first because of the high gloss.
What’s the best way to match a finish of an unknown paint on your wall?
Hi Cristina, touchups almost never work unless you paint corner to corner rather than smaller spots in the middle of a wall. I normally say there is about a three month window of opportunity from the time you initially painted to the time it’s still OK to touchup. Walls get dirty, paint finishes fade, there’s just too many variables to factor in, and that’s not even taking proper, even application into account.
Hi! I have a 45ft long living room wall that receives a lot of natural light. The contractor is suggesting satin but I am very concern that it might be too shiny. Additionally, I need washable capabilities... what would you recommend? Thanks, awesome video!
Satin would very shiny indeed... My recommendations would be Eggshell, or a washable Matte like Aura or Regal Ulti-Matte. The matte finish will also hide wall imperfections a lot better!
I want to do Simply White or White Cloud -High Gloss kitchen cabinets
in a Farmhouse-style home.
White Dove walls, and Chantilly Lace high gloss trim, your thoughts?
Use the same color as a wall in a different sheen it will look beautiful like matte or eggshell on the wall and satin or semi-gloss on the Trim ♥️
Thanks for the great video. I am in the process of redoing an older oaky(is that a word) bookshelf. It has both shelves, drawers and cabinet doors. Have decided to use ADVANCE. My question is...the doors look like they where homemade and not made very well with lots of imperfections in them. What sheen should I use with the ADVANCE paint....Was thinking Pearl but.... Also since I have watched some of your videos on colors....I am thinking of doing the book shelf two tone with the back wall being black and then the rest white. Thought I would use Onyx and simply white but would love some of you wise advice. Thanks in advance for taking the time to answer!
Questions: I was thinking about going with the classic grey for my walls and chantilly lace for the trim, thoughts? If I did go with this combo, should I paint my ceiling the same chantilly white? I mean, should you be matching trim and ceiling colors? Oh and one last question, I couldn’t find a primer video of yours so, what’s the best primer to use?
Thank you very much,
Tyler
Matching you trim colour with your ceiling is what I would recommend most often. Here is a link to our primer vid.
ruclips.net/video/z7eeipVclyE/видео.html
What would you recommend for an exterior house finish? Modern styled house, leaning towards low to no sheen, but not sure about durability. What is the standard?
thanks James for this. We are trying to paint an accent wall Aura Burnt Ember and use the same in the bathroom since the bathroom as gray cabinets and white quartz countertop. Should I use two different finishes of Aura or will Eggshell work for both Accent wall in Dining and the Bathroom (all walls)? Thanks !
Hi, I love matte on the walls and pearl for trim. Would it be strange to paint the top portion of a wall in matte and the wainscoting from the chair rail down in pearl?
Flat or matt finish is for new house or new drywall because it give it a sharp look and hide visible imperfections.
Exactly, and on a new house, that's perfect!
Ive been trying to repaint my walls but afterseveral months, it starts to get white spots all over. I use davies semi gloss latex paint on concrete. Not sure what i did wrong. I just painted over the old paint
Excellent man! I came across your channel yesterday and I’ve been binge watching!!! Thanks for the content and the fun videos.
It also helps that you are easy on the eyes. 😉
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Yes he is.
Great explanations, I was just wondering what is meant by "imperfections" is this something like being able to see streak marks from the roller? or maybe hides damages or something? I wasn't to sure what was meant by that. Thank you for the video.
Thank you so much I really am learning a lot from your videos thank you for all the effort you put into your videos I have learned so much
Yes, indeed. Same here. Love your upbeat spirit and comical nature. I appreciate the valuable information you share.
We are moving into a new build...with a horrible paint job. We will repaint everything. Please recommend ceiling, wall,and trim finishes for the various rooms that you would think best? Thank you!
Ceilings? Flat! Walls and trim, I would default to Eggshell and semi-gloss respectively. Alternatively, you could use a washable matte (walls) and satin (trim) combination for something with less sheen.
I want to paint my living room walls the same color they are now, but I don't know what color it is. How do I match it? I'm afraid to go with a different color because I might not like it. What should I do? Your videos are awesome by the way!.
What finish would you suggest for cabinets?
I'm getting my kitchen cabinets painted Benjamin Moore Black. What sheen would you recommend? What is the minimum level of shine I can get away with...while still being able to properly clean any oil/grease stains?
Doing my staircase. Stained rails and posts. Want to paint the spindles, and stringers same color. The banister will have a satin poly, but confused of that finished on painted areas..hmmm semi.gloss or satin
I tend to see satin more often than semi-gloss nowadays.
Hi, I'm painting an interior metal railing in black. The painter used satin on half of it, and it looks pretty shiny. My niece who works with an architect recommended flat, so i'm wondering if this would be OK, or to maybe go with eggshell. Either way, satin is too shiny.
Enjoy your videos, Mississauga representing. What is the recommendation for crown? I have 8 foot ceilings and I am thinking of painting it a flat sheen as the ceiling to blend in vs the trim sheen of semi. Thoughts?
Hi, I am looking for a good light beige for our classrooms. The carpet will a deep blue charcoal. Do you have any suggestions?
Great explainer, well done, straight to the point. Thank you! Keep up the good work.
Thanks a ton!
If you are using the same paint color for the walls and trim, would you still "skip" one?
We live off-grid with no electric lighting. We have lots of natural light, and use oil lamps after dark. We are considering high gloss CEILINGS to reflect that light and bounce it around the room. We are considering satin for our walls, which will be covered in art. What are your thoughts on this? Thank you!
Totally personal taste Kamille! I've seen high gloss ceilings look really cool and satin is totally cool for walls. The only thing to keep in mind is the higher the sheen the more it will show texture/imperfections. So, high gloss looks awesome on crown moldings for example, but if you're ceilings have bumps and grooves you're trying to hide, the gloss will highlight those.
Thanks for the video. Very informative. I painted the interior walls with Regal Eggshell(Simply White) so for the doors and trim I'm thinking of going with the Semi-Gloss. For color, do people normally go with pure white for the trim, or do you recommend that I tint to match the Simply White on the walls?
Hello, I am a noob painter ready to get down and dirty with making these old walls in my house look brand new!
I have a question for you; Do any of the glosses play a role in preventing mold in rooms, such as a bathroom or kitchen? I got semi-gloss for all the rooms to repaint - kitchen, bathroom, and an enclosed porch (has no insolation).
I was told that I would want an exterior paint for the enclosed porch that I described, where they right?
But I picked semi-gloss because I somehow got the idea that it's what you paint your walls with! But then what type of paint do I use for my trim??? Would you recommend a matte?
Thank you in advance! :)
Hi Amber! The higher the sheen the more durable the paint, so people often use semi gloss for trim and doors as they are more prone to scuffs. People often use matte/flat for ceilings because it hide flaws but some people like the look of it on their walls. Really, it's all about what look you prefer. Exterior paint is recommended for outdoors because it's designed to withstand the elements more. Hope that helps!
Most pictures with tongue and groove ceilings look like they are maybe satin instead of flat. I can’t decide what to use. I have matte on the wall and satin on the trim of a north facing mudroom. What would you recommend? Thank you!
What is a good contrast color to Benjamin Moore Natural Linen?
Hello. I am looking at the BM Regal line and doing one colour on my whole condo unit. I am between Ulti-Matte and Eggshell. Want a modern look, but washability. You mentioned ulti-matte is about 3% sheen. How would you measure the sheen in Eggshell in comparison?
Eggshell is roughly 10-15% I'd say.
@@thepaintpeople what would you say the difference in washability would be between the 2?
You'll be able to clean either, but eggshell will always have a bit of an edge.
Likely to paint gray walls to a lighter color. Any true one coat paints without having to use kiltz?
Aside from using Aura bath paint, am I able to use a matte finish in a bathroom that doesn't get used often? or even one that will be used daily? thanks. I love your videos.
Do you suggest a particular finish for bathrooms or high humidity areas?
Got a question, just how durable is Scuff-X Matte? I love the matte look but have grandkids.
I've had good experiences with it!
I love watching all of your videos, they are super helpful. Will you ever do one for kitchens with a dark island and white cabinets? I’m using a white quartz with marble like veining, and I chose Decorators White and Soot. My flooring is maple hardwood. Do you have any suggestions for a wall, trim color, and sheen level for the cabinetry?
Also, my accent color will be brushed brass.
Thanks for the comment? It would honestly by tough for us to consult you without seeing it in person. Sheen-wise, I prefer a satin finish on the cabinets, but I've also seen people opt for glossier finishes as well. We'll be doing more videos about cabinet paints shortly, so stay tuned for that! :)
We painted our walls Manchester tan, but noticed it has a yellow tint. I'm not sure why if most people said it was very neutral. Now I'm not sure what color white to get for my trim? Walls are semi gloss. We are not going to redo the walls lol
It's a certain breed of neutral, but it definitely is a warmer leaning one. For your trim, you could probably opt for a warmer trim colour like a cloud white!
@@thepaintpeople Thank you for the reply, I greatly appreciate it.
Thanks for the information on paint finishes. Our house has that nasty sprayed on popcorn crap from the 1970s or 1980s. Do you have any paint recommendations for these ceilings? We painted some years ago, and it took a LOT of paint. I cannot spend the time or money to remove it. Your recommendations would be appreciated.
If the stucco ceilings have already been painted, you can now use a water based ceiling paint directly over top.
I have a question! I’m refining my kitchen with white cabinets. I want the cabinets and trim to be pure white. My ceilings “accidentally@ got painted extra white. Will this work out or should I fix it. Also, I was coining to use matte on my wall and semi gloss on my trim. Can I get away with this? My kitchen has paneling around the ear in kitchen area. I’m nervous about semi gloss on the cabinets and trim and paneling. With this be too much shine?
I am thinking Benjamin Moore gray owl oc-52 ulti-matte walls with Benjamin Moore Decorator's white oc-149 pearl/satin trim. Thanks!
That'll look great! Very modern.
Do you think high gloss on ceiling can give illusion of higher ceiling? This particular room has low 8ft ceilings and trying to make room look bigger. Thanks!
My son has a wood wall (believe it is made out of pallet board idk was like that when we moved in way too much work to remove it) he wants 2 different shades of blue on it. What finish do u recommend. The other walls are a cream colored i want to say the finish is Pearl
my builder used flat paint everywhere!!! I'm trying to repaint a bathroom and a master bedroom. I bought Sherwin Williams Duration Home satin finish. Will that be sufficient? I also have a can a flat that can be used for the ceilings if nothing else.
DO you follow this same rule if you're painting the walls and trim the same color. I'm considering using same finish, Satin, for the walls and the trim and I'm using the same color for both Vintage Pewter, it's part of the Behr line...equivalent to Sherwin Williams Revere Gray I believe. The ceilings will be white eggshell or matte finish.
Thank you for your question. I would use different finishes on the walls and trim, even when using the same color on both. If you really were looking for a consistent sheen on both, I might go the other way and find a very washable matte or eggshell to use on both. Satin walls would likely look far too shiny and enhance any imperfections that the walls may have. Hope this helps!
Do all paint color come in several finish options? For example, if there's a specific Sherwin Williams white paint color I want on my walls, typically would Sherwin Williams make a "semi-gloss", "eggshell" etc version of that one paint color? Or do you half to switch brands/paint colors to complete a white-on-white paint scheme if you're using different finishes for walls/ceilings/trim etc?
Thanks!
I saw the skip one tip. So can I do satin walls with a semi gloss trim?
Or should I try a pearl wall, with semi gloss trim? Just thinking about my baby's little hands 😣
Idk but thats what im doin. I want my texured walls to show
What would be the best texture/color for a hallway with no direct sunlight? (it's a small apartment with a long hallway) Thanks!
I’m stuck on what finish to use on an accent wall? We are planning to use eggshell on the majority of the walls but wondering if we should go with a matte finish on the accent wall? Help please!!!
how is scuff x eggshell finish for trim, doors and door trim. they didn't have any satin at the local Benjamin Moore dealer so they recommend eggshell but im nervous it will be extremely hard to clean especially in door and baseboard trim.
scuff-x eggshell will still be great a resisting scuffs
Just painted our walls the matte finish, but the bedrooms in eggshell. Painting all of our trim right now and deciding between semi gloss and satin... was wanting to do them all the same :2
Semi gloss is the standard, but I see satin being used more and more. Which product were you going to use?
Hi! I've watched many of your videos and each was helpful as I chose the paint and finish in my house.But I need your opinion. I want to paint my house with the Sherwin Williams Snowbound color but I'm not sure about the finish. Should I go with Satin, Eggshell or Semi-gloss? I see according to your video I should do semi glass for the trim but which finish should I go with for the entire house?
It's up to your taste, but eggshell has that durability without being too shiny so it's good for all over the house.
Can you use a semi-gloss paint over a door that has been painted with a gloss paint?
You can, but the name of the game is getting the paint to stick so you might have to sand it and apply a primer. Stix is a good overall bonding primer. :)
Hello I have a question!
I’m painting my living room this weekend
I bought a satin paint for my walls. Do you think that would be ok in a living room?
Satin has to much of a sheen in my opinion. I would recommend a Matte or Eggshell finish.
What do I do if I want a
glassy look on my walls? Do I use high glossed or lackered?
High Gloss for walls....
What do i use for kitchens so that i am able to clean grease off the walls with out the paint coming off