Consumer reports room by room guide to using the right paint finish for every surface.
Best type of paint for bedroom walls.
There are two basic sizes for paint roller frames large 9 long roller frames and a smaller 4 style.
Unlike lower gloss sheens semi gloss and glossy sheens create a bright shiny look.
Instead this is a coating usually found as part of a do it yourself refinishing kit.
Doors furniture and cabinets a 4 paint roller is ideal.
It offers a hard finish is suitable for heavy use and is easy to clean with just soap and water.
Often the best paint for the bathtub or shower walls and bathing surfaces is not a common paint found in the home center s paint aisle.
Glossy sheens do however show nearly every imperfection in a wall or ceiling s surface meaning it s best to use them on walls with unmarred surfaces.
Eggshell and semi gloss paint both usually cover more surface area with less paint than matte paint.
Walls and ceilings the large roller is better for big surfaces.
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Semi gloss and glossy sheens.
Decide which roller size to use depending on what you will be painting.
Semi gloss is another common interior paint although it s more commonly used on trim rather than walls.
They are both durable and aesthetically pleasing.