Eggshell or Satin?

[johnnyBv8]

I ‘m about to start painting the dining hallway panelling and stairs of a 1928 house. The panelling is original and to a height of around 2.5m. Other rooms have generally been done in satin, but the panelling is large areas of white and I’m wondering if a durable eggshell might look better and hide any flaws more easily.

I like Johnstone’s products, so was choosing between their AquaGuard Satin (which I do quite like), and their Durable Acrylic Eggshell (which gets good reviews). It will be done in a light off-white tint. The satin is quoted at 10-35% sheen vs 5-10% of the eggshell, and both have a similar open time for laying off. If relevant, the rest of the house has been fully renovated to a high standard, contemporary style but retaining period features wherever possible. It’s a bright, south facing room.

I know this is very much personal choice, but any views and experience from others would be appreciated.

Edited by johnnyBv8 on Friday 30th January 10:50

[Huzzah]

I prefer eggshell.

[OutInTheShed]

The lighting, both artificial and daylight, can make a big difference as to whether the sheen on paintwork looks excessive or not.

The more matt a surface, the quicker it can get noticeably polished by wear.
I've been happy with a satin varnish on floors FWIW.

[wolfracesonic]

Benjamin Moore Scuff X eggshell.

[Gary29]

Having recently repainted most of my house, eggshell for me

[untakenname]

wolfracesonic said:

Benjamin Moore Scuff X eggshell.

I'm probably out of touch with today's prices but £110 for a gallon of paint seems pretty excessive.

[Huzzah]

untakenname said:

wolfracesonic said:

Benjamin Moore Scuff X eggshell.

I'm probably out of touch with today's prices but £110 for a gallon of paint seems pretty excessive.

Dulux is around £20 L, so probably not far out.

[wolfracesonic]

untakenname said:

wolfracesonic said:

Benjamin Moore Scuff X eggshell.

I'm probably out of touch with today's prices but £110 for a gallon of paint seems pretty excessive.

Yes it is expensive but when you’re at some posh soirée and people get to talking about how they’ve just had their dining room painted in Farrow & Ball’s ‘Queue at Waitrose’ estate emulsion, you can drop the mic by saying Farrow & Ball is so last year and Benjamin Moore is where the smart money goes; or just get the Dulux, up to you.

[dmsims]

wolfracesonic said:

Yes it is expensive but when you re at some posh soirée and people get to talking about how they ve just had their dining room painted in Farrow & Ball s Queue at Waitrose estate emulsion, you can drop the mic by saying Farrow & Ball is so last year and Benjamin Moore is where the smart money goes; or just get the Dulux, up to you.

At least BM is decent paint

[johnnyBv8]

Thanks all - Eggshell it is…