"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." When you’re selecting paint for a room, it’s easy to focus on color, but choosing the right paint finish ...

Choosing between eggshell and semi-gloss paint finishes can greatly impact the look and functionality of a room. While selecting a paint color is important, the finish type influences the atmosphere ...

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 ...

Dear Alberto: Eggshell-painted walls clean up rather well, as long as you’re relatively gentle in your approach. Don’t scrub too hard, or you may leave behind faded or discolored areas. Eggshell- and ...