For professional projects, selecting paint goes beyond the perfect colour, it’s about performance. Choosing the proper sheen for specific interior surface areas will provide optimal performance from your paint.
Find the right solution for every project type, from multi-family properties to commercial workplace settings, hospitality environments to healthcare or educational institutions, get the desired look with the dependable durability you need.
A flat sheen has a non-reflective finish that is easy to apply, touches up well, and hides minor surface imperfections.
Medium-Low
BEHR ULTRA™ SCUFF DEFENSE® Interior Extra Durable Flat No. 1720 PREMIUM PLUS® Interior Flat No. 1050 BEHR PRO® i300 Dead Flat No. PR310 BEHR PRO® i100 Dead Flat No. PR110
A matte sheen has a durable low-luster reflective finish that touches up well, hides minor surface imperfections, and is easy to clean.
Medium
BEHR DYNASTY® Interior Matte No. 1650 BEHR MARQUEE® Interior Matte No. 1450
An eggshell enamel sheen has a soft, velvety appearance that resists dirt and grime, as well as mildew.
Medium
BEHR DYNASTY® Interior Eggshell Enamel No. 2650 BEHR MARQUEE® Interior Eggshell Enamel No. 2450 BEHR ULTRA™ SCUFF DEFENSE® Interior Eggshell Enamel No. 2750 PREMIUM PLUS® Interior Eggshell Enamel No. 2050 BEHR PRO® i300 Interior Eggshell No. PR330 BEHR PRO® i100 Interior Eggshell No. PR130
A satin enamel sheen creates a pearl-like finish that’s durable, dirt-resistant, and easy to clean. It will also resist moisture, fading, and stains.
Medium-High
BEHR DYNASTY® Interior Satin Enamel No. 7650 BEHR MARQUEE® Interior Satin Enamel No. 7450 BEHR ULTRA™ SCUFF DEFENSE® Interior Satin Enamel No. 7750 PREMIUM PLUS® Interior Satin Enamel No. 7050 BEHR PREMIUM® Cabinet, Door & Trim Interior Satin Enamel No. 7520 BEHR PREMIUM® Alkyd Satin Enamel No. 7900
A semi-gloss enamel sheen is sleek and radiant with a hard, durable finish. It is formulated to withstand wear, and will also resist moisture, fading and stains.
High
BEHR DYNASTY® Interior Semi-Gloss Enamel No. 3650 BEHR MARQUEE® Interior Semi-Gloss Enamel No. 3450 BEHR ULTRA™ SCUFF DEFENSE® Interior Semi-Gloss Enamel No. 3750 PREMIUM PLUS® Interior Semi-Gloss Enamel No. 3050 BEHR PRO® i300 Interior Semi-Gloss No. PR370 BEHR PRO® i100 Interior Semi-Gloss No. PR170 BEHR PREMIUM® Cabinet, Door & Trim Semi-Gloss Enamel No. 7120 BEHR PREMIUM® Alkyd Semi-Gloss Enamel No. 3900
Hi-Gloss enamel sheen have a brilliant, shiny appearance and a durable, glass-like finish that allows dirt and grime to be wiped clean.
High
Use this chart to help you easily choose the best sheen of paint for your upcoming indoor paint projects.
| Projects | Flat | Matte | Eggshell Enamel | Satin Enamel | Semi-Gloss Enamel | Hi-Gloss Enamel |
Flat
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family Rooms | Applicable | Applicable | Applicable | Applicable | |||
| Living Rooms | Applicable | Applicable | Applicable | Applicable | |||
| Bedrooms | Applicable | Applicable | Applicable | Applicable | |||
| Dining Rooms | Applicable | Applicable | Applicable | ||||
| Ceilings | Applicable | Applicable | |||||
| Kids' Rooms | Applicable | Applicable | Applicable | Applicable | |||
| Hallways | Applicable | Applicable | Applicable | ||||
| Kitchens | Applicable | Applicable | Applicable | ||||
| Bathrooms | Applicable | Applicable | Applicable | ||||
| Doors | Applicable | Applicable | Applicable | ||||
| Windows & Shutters | Applicable | Applicable | Applicable | ||||
| Trim | Applicable | Applicable | Applicable | ||||
| Cabinets | Applicable | Applicable | Applicable | ||||
| Interior Furniture | Applicable | Applicable | Applicable |
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A flat sheen has a non-reflective finish that touches up well and hides minor surface imperfections.
Low-traffic areas; interior walls and ceilings
Ceilings
Medium-Low
A matte sheen has a low-luster, reflective finish that is durable, easy to clean, touches up well and also hides minor surface imperfections.
Low-traffic areas; interior walls
Family rooms, living rooms, kids' rooms, bathrooms, dining rooms, ceilings
Medium
An eggshell enamel sheen has a soft, velvety appearance that resists dirt and grime, as well as mildew.
Moderate-traffic areas
Family rooms, living rooms, bedrooms, kids' rooms, hallways, dining rooms
Medium
A satin enamel sheen has a pearl-like finish that's easy to clean.
All interior surfaces; moderate- to high-traffic areas
Family rooms, living rooms, bedrooms, kids' rooms, hallways, kitchens, bathrooms, doors, windows, trim, cabinets, shutters, interior furniture
Medium-High
A semi-gloss enamel sheen is sleek and radiant resisting mildew, moisture and wear.
Cabinets and trim; high-traffic, high-moisture areas
Kids' rooms, hallways, kitchens, bathrooms, doors, windows, trim, cabinets, shutters
High
Hi-Gloss enamel sheens provide have a brilliant, shiny appearance and a durable, glass-like finish that allows dirt and grime to be wiped clean.
High-use surfaces
Kitchens, bathrooms, doors, windows, trim, cabinets, shutters, interior furniture
High
Set the right curb appeal with exterior painting efforts that last.
A flat sheen is non-reflective, and easy to apply and touch up. It will minimize the appearance of minor surface imperfections.
Wood and vinyl walls and siding; brick and other masonry; fences
Medium-Low
A satin enamel sheen creates a pearl-like finish that's durable and dirt-resistant. It will also resist moisture, fading and stains.
Virtually all exterior surfaces
Medium-High
A semi-gloss enamel sheen is sleek and radiant with a hard, durable finish. It is formulated to withstand wear, and will also resist moisture, fading and stains.
Doors, trim and shutters; Exterior furniture
High
Hi-Gloss enamel sheen have a brilliant, shiny appearance and a durable, glass-like finish that allows dirt and grime to be wiped clean.
High-use surfaces
High
