Paint Finishes

Paint finishes affect the durability of the painted surface, how easy it is to clean, and how well surface imperfections hide. Follow this paint sheen guide to choose the right type of paint finish for your home improvement project.

There are 6 different types of paint finishes. Residential interior paint finishes in order from lowest to highest:

  • Flat
  • Matte
  • Eggshell
  • Satin
  • Semi-Gloss
  • Gloss