Satin Finish
When painting interiors in a busy family home, paint formulation and finish have as much impact on long-term satisfaction as color choice. Happily for parents, selecting paints and finishes that can stand up to busy kids is not difficult, as long as you’re armed with a few facts about interior paint types and decorative faux finish options before shopping.
Here’s a look at the basic differences between interior paints commonly found in home improvement stores, plus some low-maintenance ideas for painting high-traffic areas and busy kid spaces.
The Basics: Interior Paint Types and Finishes Latex paint and oil-based enamel paint are the two most common paint types used for home interiors. Latex is water-based thus easy to clean up with water when painting, versus oil-based enamels which clean up with thinners. There are some differences between the two paint bases, some may argue that oil-based paints are more dirt-resistant, but for interior home painting purposes durable, fast-drying and easy-cleanup latex paints are usually ideal.
Interior paints also come in several finishes, referred to as “sheen,” which describes the amount of reflection or shine the painted surface has when dry. Listed here from the lowest sheen to the highest sheen, paint finishes range from; flat, eggshell, satin, semi-gloss, gloss. Semi-gloss or gloss is usually reserved for trim and bathrooms where you might want a brighter, harder finish. Walls generally are painted in a less glossy finish, usually flat or eggshell.
Best Choices for Durability and Cleaning Years ago, people chose a shinier satin or semi-gloss wall finish for dirt prone or high-traffic areas since it was easier to clean. Nowadays, flat and eggshell wall finishes are desirable for most home decorating looks and paint manufacturers have responded with easy-cleaning “scrubbable” versions of these low-sheen finishes. So style-conscious families no longer need to sacrifice finish for function, the new scrubbable flat or eggshell paints are ideal choices for use in both high-traffic areas and kids’ rooms.
Consider Faux Finishes for Worry-Free Kids Rooms Faux finishing, such as ragging or sponging is a fun, creative and less-worrisome finish for kids’ and family rooms. In addition to the variety of textures you can easily create, faux finishes tend to hide dirt and fingerprints. And if disaster strikes in the form of a crayon, it’s easy to camouflage with a few strategic sponge pats. When painting a base coat to faux finish over, choose a satin or semi-gloss which won’t absorb the top coat too quickly, allowing you to get creative with the faux finish.
Krista Fabregas founded KidSmartLiving.com in 1999 to help parents combine safety, livability and style in a home that’s welcoming to family members of all ages. Find more KidSmart child safety, home decorating and living ideas at KidSmartLiving.com and on the KidSmartLiving@Home Blog.
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Steinway Model D Concert Grand # 51382 Year 1884 Satin Luster Hand Rubbed Finish $55,000.00 |
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Steinway M 5′7″ Grand Piano Fully Restored Ebony Satin Finish With Artist Bench $25,000.00 |
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Steinway “M” 5′-7″ Grand , Satin Ebony Finish $18,795.00 |
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Yamaha Disklavier Model C-3 6 foot one inch Walnut Satin Finish with Bench $18,500.00 |
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Yamaha C7 – 7′ 6″ Grand Piano Conservatory Grand Piano, Satin Ebony Finish, 1970 $16,500.12 |
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OMER 24K SOLID YELLOW GOLD SATIN FINISH 5 BANGLE BRACELET SET $13,650.00 |
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Baldwin Model L 6′3″ 1987 Grand Piano ebony satin finish Made In USA $11,000.00 |
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Yamaha C3 6′1″ grand piano, “Conservatory” collection, satin ebony finish, 1974 $10,000.00 |
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Used Kawai Grand Piano & Bench Ebony Satin finish 5 foot 10 inch KG2-C $9,995.00 |
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24K SOLID YELLOW GOLD SATIN FINISH BANGLE BRACELET SET BY OMER $8,100.00 |
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PoloPlaz – Floor Finish – Zenith Pallet (120 Gallons) $7,560.00 |
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1930 Satin Finish Brambach Baby Grand Piano $7,000.00 |
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PoloPlaz – Floor Finish – Prism Pallet (120 Gallons) $6,240.00 |
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Linda Lee Johnson Satin Finish Flower design earring set in platinum with app 1. $5,950.00 |
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Satin Walnut Finish – Kawai Baby Grand Piano – Will Accept 2 Pymts $5,000.00 |
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2010 D Franklin Pierce – Pos B Satin Finish SP69 MS69 $4,995.00 |
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RARE R S PRUSSIA SATIN FINISH TALL FOOTED PORTRAIT TANKARD PITCHER WINTER SCENE $4,895.00 |
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Pearl River Baby Grand Ebony Satin Finish $3,950.00 |
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Zone Aston Martin Vantage 20″ Satin Finish Wheels Set of 4 Z32085025 $3,828.00 |
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J & C FISCHER 4’11” Baby Grand Piano rubbed Satin Cherry Finish 1860 $3,499.00 |
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Yamaha U1 upright piano black satin finish with bench $3,495.00 |
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7mm Carved Mens Wedding Ring Band Platinum Satin Finish $3,326.40 |
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1936 1c PCGS Proof 65 RD (Type 1, Satin Finish) Lincoln Cent $3,200.00 |
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PORSCHE 911 996 997 C4S, TWIN TURBO CHAMPION WHEEL SET – SATIN SILVER FINISH $2,999.99 |
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Vortech 4GP218-030SQ SB Chevy Supercharger Satin Finish $2,911.98 |
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24K SATIN FINISH SOLID YELLOW GOLD BANGLE W/ DIAMONDS BY OMER $2,750.00 |
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24K SOLID YELLOW GOLD SATIN FINISH HANDMADE BANGLE DESIGN BY OMER $2,700.00 |
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Kennedy Half Dollars (100 ea) Satin Finish (5) Rolls all years (Rare find) $2,500.00 |
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0.50ct Burnish Diamond Eternity Wedding Ring Satin Finish 18k White Gold Men $2,467.50 |
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0.50ct Burnish Diamond Eternity Wedding Ring Satin Finish 18k Yellow Gold Men $2,467.50 |
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Cuisinart MCP-12 MultiClad Pro Stainless Steel 12-Piece Cookware Set $199.50 The kitchens of France were the inspiration behind the elegant Cuisinart MultiClad Pro Stainless Cookware collection. Cuisinart has included everything you need in this spectacular 12-piece set to perfectly perform all the basic cooking tasks, large or small. From reheating a single portion of soup to preparing appetizers, entre?es and side dishes for the entire family, you?ll find every tool you … |
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Cuisinart 77-10 Chef’s Classic Stainless-Steel 10-Piece Cookware Set $118.95 Saut%E9ing wild salmon and stirring a perfect risotto take on spiritual dimensions with this classic Cuisinart cookware%2E Made of professional quality 18%2F10 stainless steel that won%27t react with acidic foods%2C the pots and pans in this set feature solid cast handles%2C tight%2Dfitting lids with drip%2Dfree rims%2C and a mirror finish that retains its brightness through dishwasher%2C freezer%… |
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Aerolatte Milk Frother, Satin $15.55 Frothing milk has never been easier than when using the Aerolatte, a stylish and convenient hand held frother. Attractively designed with a chrome finish, it operates on two included AA batteries to quickly froth milk, and does not rely on steam. It’s small size makes it highly portable and easy to store, and is especially great for frothing individual cups…. |
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House of Troy Classic Traditional Picture Light $281.00 Length:42′ Width, Finish:Gold Wrinkle, Light Bulb:(6)40w T10 Med F Incand Classic traditional picture light. 8′ Ivory Cord with in-line switch Adjustable 5′-7′ horizontal arm with ball swivel at shade Shade length should be one-half the width of the image it is illuminating… |
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Liberty Hardware 3-Inch Heavy Duty Coat and Hat Hook … |
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Waste King Coronado Hot Water Faucet with Tank … |
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Premier 552028 13-Ounce Soap Dispenser, Chrome … |
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NEW DESIGN TopCase® Tiffany Blue Rubberized Satin Hard Case Cover for NEW Macbook Pro 13-inch 13 (A1278/with or without Thunderbolt) with TopCase® Mouse Pad $24.99 Come with TopCase logo mouse pad. For sale by TopCase ONLY…. |
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Decalgirl Kindle Fire Skin ? Fascinating Surprise $19.99 DecalGirl skins for Kindle Fire feature distinct artwork printed in vibrant color onto premium adhesive-backed cast vinyl that is then sealed with a special sating/matte protective coating to reduce glare and prevent fingerpints. Printed in the USA…. |
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Decalgirl Kindle Fire Skin – Moon Tree $19.99 DecalGirl skins for Kindle Fire feature distinct artwork printed in vibrant color onto premium adhesive-backed cast vinyl that is then sealed with a special sating/matte protective coating to reduce glare and prevent fingerpints. Printed in the USA…. |