How to Choose Paint for a Room

A bathroom should be painted with a semi-gloss paint.

Although color is the most difficult choice when painting a room, it is not the only factor that needs to be considered. What kind of room it is that will be painted, where the room is located, and if the room is a bedroom, a specific choice of color may be preferred. There are also different types of paint that you'll need to choose from like the sheen or gloss of the paint. All of these factors combined will allow you to make the best choice when you paint a room.

Instructions

1. For your trim and windowsills, consider gloss or semigloss paint. The gloss is the most shiny and most durable. Both are easy to clean. Keep in mind that if your trim has many imperfections, gloss will show them more than semigloss paint will.

2. Painting the ceiling of the room you should choose flat paint. Flat paint is not shiny and hides imperfections. It can also be a good choice for halls, bedrooms, and family or living rooms. However, if you have little ones running around the house, I do not recommend flat paint for the walls, unless it states washable flat. It is not easy to clean. Choose eggshell or satin instead.

3. Kitchens and bathrooms need washable paint. Semi-gloss paint is a good choice for these areas unless the walls are imperfect. If they are, choose eggshell or satin. These have less luster but are still washable.