Our guide to paint finishes

On Instagram, we like to provide you tips on all things paint to make your life easier. We recently posted a guide to paint finishes on our page and needless to say, people wanted more. here, we have a DIY friendly guide on which paint finishes will perfect your next paint endeavour.

Easy Clean Washable Matt (3% Sheen)  – Interior Walls & Ceilings

This is the “designer’s choice” of finishes since it lays so beautifully and flat on surfaces. Easy Clean Washable Matt has extreme durability when it comes to washing. It can be wiped and washed multiple times with no fading. Easy Clean Washable Matt has very little sheen, making it an extremely flat finish.

• Kid’s rooms

• Kitchens

• Living Rooms

• Ceilings

Soft Sheen (12% Sheen)  – Bathrooms & Kitchens

The slightly higher gloss on Soft Sheen makes it perfect for areas of the home that deal with high condensation, as the glossier finish wipes easily and repels condensation.

Soft Sheen is perfect for:

• Kitchens

• Bathrooms

• Utility rooms that may suffer from condensation issues

Advanced Eggshell (15% Sheen)  – Interior & Exterior Wood, Metal, and PVC

Advanced Eggshell is a remarkably strong finish that can take a lot of damage.
Because of how tough it is, Advanced Eggshell is perfect for:

• Doorframes

• Skirting boards

• Window frames

Advanced Satinwood (25% Sheen)  – Interior & Exterior Wood, Metal, and PVC

Our most versatile finish, Advanced Satinwood, leaves a fantastic finish on both indoor and outdoor paint jobs.

Advanced Satinwood is best for:

• Kitchen Cabinets

• Stair bannisters

• Window frames

• Mouldings

• Stucco

Advanced Gloss (80% Sheen)  – Interior & Exterior Wood, Metal, and PVC

Fleetwood’s glossiest finish. Advanced Gloss’ tough formula is built to withstand scrapes and scuffs from football boots to pet activity and beyond.

• Front doors

• Woodwork

• Entryways

• High-traffic areas

The best rule of thumb to remember is that the higher the gloss, the more durable the finish. That’s what makes higher-gloss finishes best for very active areas that take a lot of damage, such as doorframes and skirting boards.

With our guide in hand, we wish you happy painting!