Sherwin Williams emerald in bathroom - which sheen?

[Anonymous]

I’m getting mixed information! I prefer the matte look in the bathroom because I don’t want the vanity light reflection on the walls, and it seems the emerald line is ok with matte in bathrooms because it’s anti microbial, similar to Ben Moore aura bath line. However, elsewhere says you need to do eggshell at least in the bathroom. Help! What sheen should I do?

[Anonymous]

I always go with egg-shell (or satin) mostly because I just like the look. The glossier finishes are supposed to be more durable and a bathroom is one place you could end up washing the walls more frequently. But there are so many paint formulations now that you could probably go with a flat finish and be fine. I've used Sherwin Williams paint for my last few painting projects and the Emerald line is probably my favorite.

[Anonymous]

You definitely do not want matte - it will show drips and watermarks from steam and spray in the bathroom.

Eggshell will work, though satin is even more durable.

[Anonymous]

I have flat Sherwin Williams, I assume the cheapest one, in the bathroom and I’ve never seen drip marks. I’ve also had BM regal select flat and had no issue. But I once painted a bathroom with Clark and something and you could see drips, although it dries fine and was no big deal.

Live dangerously, OP.

[Anonymous]

We have Sherwin Williams flat in a bathroom (not sure the line it was before we moved in) and there are definite drop marks.

[Anonymous]

You can use the flat or matte in a bathroom that does not have a shower/tub, like a powder room. If this is a shower/bath that is infrequently used, like a guest bath, then you can still use flat or matte. But if there is a shower or tub that gets regular use, then you want at least eggshell. If if it one that gets frequent use (like multiple showers daily) then you might even want to go up to the semi-gloss. Essentially the more humidity and condensation that will be on the walls, the higher sheen you want as it will protect the paint and the walls better from the humidity and moisture. If you have boys that will be teens before you will repaint, then you really should consider semi-gloss.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You can use the flat or matte in a bathroom that does not have a shower/tub, like a powder room. If this is a shower/bath that is infrequently used, like a guest bath, then you can still use flat or matte. But if there is a shower or tub that gets regular use, then you want at least eggshell. If if it one that gets frequent use (like multiple showers daily) then you might even want to go up to the semi-gloss. Essentially the more humidity and condensation that will be on the walls, the higher sheen you want as it will protect the paint and the walls better from the humidity and moisture. If you have boys that will be teens before you will repaint, then you really should consider semi-gloss.

Semi-gloss on the walls is hideous. I’d rather have drip marks.

[Anonymous]

I'd go with eggshell, as it's a good compromise.

Or you could go with BM Scuff-X in matte, which is actually an excellent product for bathrooms. It's formula and sheen make it easy to clean and has anti microbial additives. Just be advised, their matte is very similar to eggshell in terms of sheen.

[Anonymous]

Thanks all! I’m going with SW emerald Satin!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Thanks all! I’m going with SW emerald Satin!

The aura bath line is better if you want flat. It actually repels water and thus repels the steam drips a little better

This being said: this is why I see a lot of people wallpaper their bathrooms now.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'd go with eggshell, as it's a good compromise.

Or you could go with BM Scuff-X in matte, which is actually an excellent product for bathrooms. It's formula and sheen make it easy to clean and has anti microbial additives. Just be advised, their matte is very similar to eggshell in terms of sheen.

Oh wow.

I didn’t know this. I was going to buy scuff x in satin for my bathrooms but this is really good to know. Any idea if it works for super steamy bathroom?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'd go with eggshell, as it's a good compromise.

Or you could go with BM Scuff-X in matte, which is actually an excellent product for bathrooms. It's formula and sheen make it easy to clean and has anti microbial additives. Just be advised, their matte is very similar to eggshell in terms of sheen.

Oh wow.

I didn’t know this. I was going to buy scuff x in satin for my bathrooms but this is really good to know. Any idea if it works for super steamy bathroom?

Get a sample pot and a scrap of drywall, make a sample, and put it by the shower.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'd go with eggshell, as it's a good compromise.

Or you could go with BM Scuff-X in matte, which is actually an excellent product for bathrooms. It's formula and sheen make it easy to clean and has anti microbial additives. Just be advised, their matte is very similar to eggshell in terms of sheen.

Oh wow.

I didn’t know this. I was going to buy scuff x in satin for my bathrooms but this is really good to know. Any idea if it works for super steamy bathroom?

Scuff-X in satin is almost a semi-gloss. I use it on trim all the time, and when you do two coats, it's fairly close to semi-gloss. For a steamy bathroom, I would go with scuff-x matte and do two coats. Most of the info pushed by paint manufacturers is marketing BS, especially when it comes to higher end paints like Aura or anything marketed for bathrooms.