Window trim paint is one of the best cosmetic updates you can make to a home with little effort. Trim painting, in general, can restore life to areas of the house that may look worn down inside and out.

Flat paint, sometimes called matte paint, is a paint finish with more pigment than any other option. It works well on walls with imperfections or holes. Flat paint gives a room a warm and welcoming feel while being a base for decorations to stand out front and center.

Eggshell paint is in the middle of the sheen spectrum. It offers a nice mix between the higher luster and lower luster paints. An advantage of using this paint is that it will pick up less dirt, and is easy to cover wall imperfections with an additional layer of paint.

Have you ever been perplexed about what sheen, or finish, to buy for your painting project? Satin, eggshell, gloss, flat…what is the difference? Satin paint falls in the middle of flat and gloss sheens.

Basic painting is quite simple if you know the right application process. Following these eight basic painting tips will guarantee you perfect coverage on your walls, baseboards, or ceilings.