The best paint finish for formal living rooms is often flat paint.
Living room matte finish paint for walls.
Can be wiped clean.
Natural light and how much use a room gets are just two things you should consider.
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It hides imperfections on the walls.
My personal preference may fall to flat paint because i like the look but most people are quite happy with eggshell paint which has a soft glow to it where the light hits.
It also goes on smoother over rough surfaces so it s a good option for textured walls.
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Matte and flat finishes cover imperfections in surface and application making them a great choice for ceilings as well as walls in the bedroom dining room and living room.
Flat eggshell and satin paint are best for interior walls whereas semi gloss and gloss paint are best for trim and woodwork.
Rubbing with cleanser may burnish the finish.
Flat finish is also known as matte finish and has the least amount of shine.
Offers an elegant low sheen finish best for low traffic areas smooth surface more washable than flat sheens.
Because it doesn t reflect light it s the best choice to hide any imperfections like bumps or small cracks on walls.
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