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Can you use eggshell paint on exterior wood?
No, because eggshell paint is intended only for indoor use, like kitchens or bathrooms. For exteriors, use paint with a satin finish.
Can satin finish paint be used on top of eggshell paint?
Yes, as long as the surface is free of dirt, wax and grease, and the eggshell and satin are both the same type, ie latex or oil, then you should have no trouble at all painting a satin sheen paint over an eggshell. Also, if the base is water based and the topcoat is oil, that will work fine too.
Can you mix flat paint with satin or semigloss paint so it won't shine?
Yes, significantly. Try mixing different amount of each until you create the sheen you were looking for
Should you paint closet door with eggshell or semigloss?
Your answer will depend on two things. 1) where the closet door is. - If the door is in a low traffic area, such as an adult's bedroom, a guest room, or such an eggshell finish is great. If by chance the door gets a smudge of dirt on it you can wipe it with a damp cloth to remove the dirt, but scrubbing it will damage the surface. - If the door is in a high traffic area, such as a main entrance, mud room, or child's bedroom you may find the semigloss a better bet as you can give the surface repeated cleanings without effecting the surface. 2) your personal aesthetics - If you want a seamless look from walls to doors, or just don't like the look of a semigloss and are willing to either repaint a bit more frequently or be extra careful when you clean then by all means use eggshell. - If the thought of a scuff showing gives your the shivers then semigloss is your way to go. May I suggest a third alternative? Most paint manufacturers now make at least one sometimes two or three, gloss levels between eggshell and semigloss. Pearl, and /or satin are the most common. As gloss factors go up, the hardness of the surface increases, so these would allow some what more cleaning potential and still keep the "shine" down.
What is the difference between satin and semi-gloss paint?
Satin is lower gloss than semi-gloss paint. Paint finishes in order of decreasing gloss are: * Gloss * Semi-gloss * Satin/Low sheen * Flat Some manufacturers call Satin/Low sheen finish Eggshell, and others regard this as a finish between Satin/Low sheen and Flat paint. The higher the gloss finish the easier it is to clean, the higher its durabillity and the more it shows surface imperfections.
