TL;DR
Sheen is the degree of light reflectance of a dried paint film, running from flat through matte, eggshell, satin, and semi-gloss to gloss. Higher levels resist scrubbing and moisture, suiting trim, doors, kitchens, and baths, while lower ones hide drywall imperfections and touch up invisibly on ceilings and bedroom walls.
What it means
Sheen is the degree of light reflectance of a dried paint film, running from flat through matte, eggshell, satin, and semi-gloss to gloss. Higher levels resist scrubbing and moisture, suiting trim, doors, kitchens, and baths, while lower ones hide drywall imperfections and touch up invisibly on ceilings and bedroom walls. Because each manufacturer's scale differs slightly, a repaint should match brand and product line, not just the name on the can.
Where it sits in the glossary
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Why Ohio homeowners should know it
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