Living Room Paint Matt Or Silk

I used matt dulux once in our living room and dining room and hall when we moved in and wish i had gone for a more satin finish.

Living room paint matt or silk. I find matt while it can help to hide imperfections on the walls as the light isn t reflected it tends to mark easily silk finish is a bit shiny so maybe a satin which is more inbetween the two. As the room needed a fresh coat of paint i repainted the room in an another neutral colour colourtrend interior matt. Co ordinate the look with grey wallpaper and don t forget to shop the tools to get the job done including decorating tape and paint brushes for a professional finish. If you do choose silk i advise base coating the area in a cheap matt paint silk is cheap and kid proof but not very easy on the eye diamond matt or endurance matt are excellent in my view 2011 03 19t09 15 01 00 00.

With thanks maggie cheshire. I have now ended up putting on 5 coats on the stud wall and the wall still looks patchy and when i apply the paint the wall is eating the paint i e. The paint will be daffodil white pale yellow. I need to get my living room paint bought tomorrow and can t decide on matt or silk finish for the emulsion on the walls.

The paint is available in matt and silk and even made for the bathroom. What do you prefer. Paint is soaking in quickly. Posting here for traffic.

It s also great for creating impact with colour and matt emulsion will give depth and a richness to your room. I know what matt and gloss are but what s the difference between satin eggshell silk and sheen and which is the best type to use. There are so many different types of paint to choose from including silk or matt emulsion paint eggshell satin gloss semi gloss and more and each different type of paint will give a. Posting here for traffic.

Hi dr dulux i m redecorating at the moment but i m a bit bamboozled by all the different paint types and finishes. What do you prefer. As a rule of thumb use matt paint in all the areas of your home where you could receive guests. The paint will be daffodil white pale yellow.

The room of 14 ft x 15 ft with a south facing window and a west facing window so will get a good bit of light. The room of 14 ft x 15 ft with a south facing window and a west facing window so will get a good bit of light. Hiding minor surface imperfections the paint looks at its best in the foyer and living room in a formal dining room in the master bedroom or in the guest s bedroom.