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Low sheen finishes hide imperfections but are hard to clean. Use them in low-traffic areas. Glossy sheens are easy to clean but highlight imperfections. Use them for high-traffic areas and trim. When ...

Paint sheens were created to handle different uses and durability needs. A high-traffic area like a hallway needs a coating that can withstand handprints and people brushing up against it while a ...

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 ...

It really depends on your preference, and exactly what you’re painting inside your home. If you’re painting a lot of interior walls, most people choose a flat finish. It hides imperfections really ...

Choosing the right paint color for a room in your home can be daunting enough, but it’s also important to understand how sheen can impact the way a color looks. A color may look great in a glossy ...

Ready to refresh your home’s interior walls with a new coat of paint, but aren’t sure what type to use for each room? Or do you have other items around the house that need to be spruced up? If ...

From prepping the metal to choosing the right paint, this guide has everything you need to turn an ordinary chain link fence ...

Painting your home can be a fun, creative and enjoyable process — especially if you’re really into interior design. And when deciding on what direction you want a certain room to go, choosing your ...

Lauren has six years of experience writing and editing home improvement content. She covered lifestyle, DIY, design and cleaning at The Spruce for five years and contributed home improvement pieces to ...

Picking a paint color is just part of the battle in projects. Deciding on the type of paint to use can be as baffling as settling on a color. You can find color inspiration anywhere — a flower garden, ...