(Michael Hunter) When your mom was painting a space, the rules were straightforward: flats on the ceiling, eggshell on the ... It can be a good choice for textured walls or surfaces with ...

For the final paint coat, use high-quality latex paint and a 3/8-in. nap roller. An “eggshell” or “satin” finish emphasizes the depth of the texture.

When in doubt, eggshell has ... warns that flat paint has minimal washability and durability. In other words, it's difficult to clean since the paint has a porous texture that tends to actually ...

It’s close to eggshell which dries with slightly more texture ... the tin open and stirring the paint. The mid-sheen satin finish can be applied by brush or roller if covering large areas.