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Fri, Nov 12, 10 at 0:24
| I generally prefer flat paint because I tend to touch up my walls a lot. But I do like a soft sheen on the walls, plus I wouldn't mind having something that is a bit better from a cleaning standpoint. So I'm wondering if Eggshell of Satin finishes can be touched up without it being noticeable.
Please help me decide which paint to use. Thanks! |
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| The rule is that flat touches up the best and usually the cheaper the flat, the better it will touch up. You will not need to touch up a washable paint as often because it will be more resistant to burnishing. It's really a choice between being a wall washer or a person that would rather touch up. |
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| I would gladly wash my walls if I knew I could without leaving a discoloration on the wall. But I don't want a shiny look on my walls. And don't you need to go with a hint of a shine in order to get a scrubbable wall? |
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| It depends on what you would define as 'scrubbable'. The washable flats on the market now have some degree of washability, but none are as washable as the eggshells, satins, semi-glosses, etc even though the marketing and advertising you see about them all claim that they are. If your walls take a beating and you are truly going to be washing and scrubbing them often, then yes you should probably select an eggshell which does have some sheen. |
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