Benjamin Moore flat vs. matte vs. eggshell

[Anonymous]

Matte

[Anonymous]

Matte. Use the Aura or Regal Select

[Anonymous]

I’d do eggshell (a) because it’s a high traffic area and (b) a light color. I can’t stand dark colors to have sheen but lighter ones are ok and you do gain some in wipeability. I have matte in my kids room - it’s wipeable but finicky

[Anonymous]

OP here. Thanks so much for the suggestions. We have decided to go with matte.

[Anonymous]

From the American Institute of Architects site:

Finishing guide
Here’s a more detailed breakdown of finishes and how you can use them:

Flat/ultra flat: The lowest level of sheen, ideal for hiding wall imperfections and seamless touch-ups. Best suited to ceilings and low-traffic areas.
Matte: Slightly more sheen than a flat finish, with very little reflection that creates a velvety look. Ideal for living rooms, dining rooms, and bedrooms.
Eggshell: Offers a slight sheen with a smooth, elegant appearance; it is washable with good stain resistance, yet still forgiving of wall imperfections. Suitable for living rooms, dining rooms, foyers, bedrooms, hallways, and kitchens.
Pearl/satin: A durable, medium-sheen finish that lends itself well to areas where washability is important. Think hallways, family rooms, kitchens, trim, bathrooms, playrooms, doors.
Semi-gloss: Reflects light and draws the eye, with high resistance to moisture and stains. It’s best used for high-traffic areas, trim, doors, and cabinets/millwork.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We got a type of BM flat that is cleanable...can not remember the name now.

Same. It is for high traffic areas.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We got a type of BM flat that is cleanable...can not remember the name now.

Same. It is for high traffic areas.

Any chance you remembers the name?

[Anonymous]

I find BM flat is pretty cleanable. A magic eraser definitely takes off hand smudges and such. Maybe it scuffs more easily, idk. But it’s a lot more cleanable than what you might remember from decades ago.

[Anonymous]

I personally live eggshell for every room. Flat is just terrible for everything (cleaning, durability) and eggshell gives just enough sheen to look pretty and it's easy to wipe down.

[Anonymous]

we've got flat everywhere except bathrooms and kitchen. I prefer that.