Paint Sheen and Finish Picker
Free painting tool

Paint Sheen and Finish Picker

Choose the room or surface and see which paint sheen and finish usually fits, with reasons and care tips.

These tools give planning-level estimates from typical values and the details you enter. They are not quotes or engineering or safety advice, and results depend on your actual surfaces, their age and condition, products and local rules. Only a visit can confirm what a project needs, and we give you a written estimate before any work begins.

How it works

Four quick steps.

  1. 01

    Pick the surface

    Living room walls, kitchens, trim, doors, cabinets, ceilings or exteriors.

  2. 02

    Tell us about the room

    Traffic, humidity, wall flaws and strong light all matter.

  3. 03

    Read the suggestion

    See the suggested sheen and a runner-up.

  4. 04

    Test a sample

    Check a large sample in your own light.

Tips

  • Higher sheens show wall flaws, so prep matters more.
  • Ceilings are almost always flat, and trim is usually satin or semi-gloss.
  • The same color looks different in a different sheen.
Questions

About this tool.

Is the picker a rule?

No. It is a starting point based on common practice. Your light and taste decide.

Can I use different sheens in one room?

Yes. Flat ceilings, eggshell walls and semi-gloss trim are a common plan.

What sheen is best for kitchens?

Satin is a popular choice for walls, and semi-gloss for trim and cabinets.

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Call us and describe your project. We will walk the space, explain the prep and give you a clear written estimate.

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