Satin finishes have a beautiful luster that is often described as appearing velvety.
Satin or eggshell for bathroom walls.
Eggshell requires more elbow grease to get clean.
Semi gloss is even tougher and a cinch to clean.
Also since it reflects only a slight amount of incident light the eggshell finish can easily hide small imperfections on the walls.
The glossier satin sheen translates to a slicker surface that s slightly quicker and easier to wipe clean of dust dirt mildew and mold.
Satin is slightly less lustrous than semi gloss and can appear to be both flat and glossy depending on the lighting in the room.
They argue satin is more durable and shinier than eggshell and is ideal for a bathroom.
It shouldn t however be used in bathrooms as it isn t capable of handling frequent washing.
Thus both satin and eggshell are two good paint options for your home.