| When selecting an interior paint most likely you | | | | Hides any wall imperfections |
| wonder about which type and brand to purchase. | | | | Always use on ceilings ~Not a good choice for |
| Once you have gotten over the hurdle of | | | | walls especially if there are children in the home. |
| choosing a color, there are some important facts | | | | Eggshell |
| to consider in selecting your paint type. You may | | | | Slight sheen/Washes Well |
| take your color swatches to any retailer and | | | | Hides most wall imperfections |
| purchase whichever brand you prefer. With the | | | | Great for high traffic areas |
| computer color matching systems available today | | | | My sheen of choice |
| your color swatch is all that is needed. (The | | | | Satin |
| retailers all steal each others color codes.) You | | | | Fairly High Sheen/Extremely Washable |
| really just need a one inch square for the paint to | | | | Wall imperfections will show |
| be matched. Today, you can even bring a piece | | | | Only recommend for very high traffic areas |
| of fabric to be color matched! Just expect to wait | | | | Typically used in baths and kitchens |
| a little while for your mix to be completed. | | | | Semi-Gloss |
| When dealing with interior paint it is not the brand | | | | High Sheen/Extremely Durable |
| that matters so much as the sheen. | | | | Not a good choice for wall surfaces |
| Flat Paint | | | | Every wall imperfection will show! |
| No Sheen/Difficult to Wash | | | | Often recommended for baths and kitchens. |