Choosing the Best Paint Finish for Your Redesign

When planning to repaint a space on your property, don’t feel confused about the different options for paint finishes. On a scale from glossy to flat, these paints primarily differ in their coverage, cost, and ease of cleaning.

High Gloss

High gloss paint finishes are as shiny as they come. They also tend to be the most expensive, and for good reason. High gloss paint is durable, easy to clean, and stands up well in high-traffic areas and exposure to debris. It does reveal imperfections, however, and is therefore not ideal for most walls. Instead, use high gloss for doors, window frames, and chair rails.

Semi-Gloss

A semi-gloss finish is one of best options for a look that is in between matte and glossy. Not only does it stand up well to humidity, making it ideal for bathrooms and kitchens, but it is also exceptionally easy to clean. Many people use semi-gloss finishes on furniture and trim. The look is smooth and slightly shiny.

Satin

While satin finishes are also easy to clean, they do not hide imperfections very well. They are slightly shiny, with a velvety lustrous look. They work well for high-traffic areas, places that tend to need regular cleaning, and for accents, like doors and trim.

Eggshell

An eggshell finish is so-named because of its likeness to the low-sheen of an egg. It is not as easy to clean as paints in higher glosses but works better for hiding imperfections on rougher walls. This versatility makes it a good choice in both residential and commercial spaces, including living rooms, bedrooms, and conference rooms.

Flat

Flat finishes cover imperfections well but require significant scrubbing to clean. Because they absorb light rather than reflect it, they also tend to appear deeper in color on the wall. Also known as matte finishes, they are much less expensive than glossier paints and are popular choices for ceilings.

Do you have a painting need at one of your properties? Contact Colorado Commercial & Residential Painting today by sending an email to trevor@coloradopainting.info or completing a contact form to get a free estimate for your next project.

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Originally from Texas, I’m now thrilled to call Colorado home! Life at our house is full of energy, with four kids, a dog, a cat, and a rotating cast of fish (turns out they’re not the easiest pets to keep alive). Thankfully, my wife Erin and I somehow manage to stay afloat. I’m a proud graduate of Vanderbilt University and have been fortunate to live and work across the country, gaining valuable experiences along the way. When I’m not working, I enjoy making the most of Colorado’s beautiful outdoors, catching up with friends and family, following sports, especially European football, and exploring Boulder’s fantastic craft beer scene. I’m passionate about supporting our team members, whom we proudly refer to as Partners, in delivering top-tier customer service and achieving outstanding results. Looking forward to the opportunity to work together!

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3 weeks ago

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4 weeks ago

I am absolutely thrilled with the exterior painting job recently completed on my home! From start to finish, the crew demonstrated unparalleled professionalism. They arrived on time every day, worked diligently, and treated my property with the utmost respect. Their attention to detail during the preparation phase was particularly impressive. They thoroughly power washed, scraped, and caulked every surface, ensuring a flawless foundation for the new paint. The final result is stunning—the colors are vibrant, the lines are crisp, and the finish is completely even. It has drastically transformed the curb appeal of my house. Furthermore, they maintained a clean workspace and did a fantastic job packing up all materials at the end of each day. Communication was seamless, and the project manager made sure I was 100% satisfied before considering the job done. I highly recommend their services to anyone looking for a high-quality, reliable, and beautiful exterior paint job!

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1 month ago

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Colorado Painting staff were professional, friendly, timely and efficient in painting the exterior of my house. They cleaned up well after themselves. Very helpful as well.

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2 months ago

Colorado Painting did an excellent job on our interior painting project. We had the majority of our home painted and we couldn't be more pleased with the outcome! Ben did an excellent job of checking in with me and the crew several times a day to see if we needed anything and to ensure things were running smoothly. Leo did a fantastic job managing his crew and making sure everyone was providing the best workmanship. They paid attention to every little detail and even did some amazing work on some drywall damage we needed to repair. The work was excellent quality!

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We had an amazing experience with Colorado Commercial & Residential Painting! We had a pretty big interior painting project with some drywall repair that we needed done. Ben, oversaw the project and did a great job checking in with me and the crew several times a day to see if things were going smoothly or if we needed anything. Leo led his painting crew and we couldn't be more pleased with his attention to detail! He did an excellent job with the drywall repairs, we can barely notice there was even a problem to begin with. He and his crew did a great job protecting our newly carpeted floors as well as all our furniture. Thanks for taking your time and doing such a great job! We will certainly call again for future projects!

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Extremely satisfied with my experience! Eric, Jordan, Ben all kept in communication throughout the process phenomenally, and answered any questions i had as we went along in the process. Leo and his crew showed up daily at 8am. Did several siding, trim and soffit repairs that needed to be done and the prep work was detailed. The painting job itself i couldn’t be happier with. We love looking at our home and the excellent job the crew did to make sure it was done right. My property was left neat and clean each night that they left and trash was bagged and removed daily. Highly recommend this company. They went out of their way to make sure we were happy before taking payment. Would use again without hesitation!

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3 months ago

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Leo & his team did a great job on our exterior. They were efficient & thorough, and offered their expertise when I had questions about a few areas. Highly recommend!