Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. To make the complex simple, we asked Jessica Barr at Behr Paints to break it all down for us. Chances are, you'll learn something.

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 ...

"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 ...

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 ...

High gloss paint is the definition of high risk, high reward. Here's how designers use it in interiors for the best and most ...

Fact checked by Alexandra Kay Eggshell paint provides a subtle sheen that makes it practical for various interior surfaces. This paint is lightly glossy, which helps in maintaining cleanliness and ...

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 ...

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 ...

Here’s a foolproof, can’t-go-wrong formula: Flat or eggshell finish for walls and semi-gloss for baseboards, window and door casings, doors and moulding. The reasoning? Flat paint doesn’t reflect ...

WHY MUST WE always be subject to the laws of good taste? Need we really wear silk shoes to a black-tie affair when tall, heeled boots feel so much more empowering? Must Lady Mary of Downton Abbey ride ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." To make the complex simple, we asked Jessica Barr at Behr Paints to break it all down for us. Chances are ...