Satin is slightly less lustrous than semi gloss and can appear to be both flat and glossy depending on the lighting in the room.
Satin or eggshell for bathroom walls.
They argue satin is more durable and shinier than eggshell and is ideal for a bathroom.
Also since it reflects only a slight amount of incident light the eggshell finish can easily hide small imperfections on the walls.
It shouldn t however be used in bathrooms as it isn t capable of handling frequent washing.
Eggshell requires more elbow grease to get clean.
Satin has a slightly higher sheen than eggshell meaning that it is more reflective and more durable.
The glossier satin sheen translates to a slicker surface that s slightly quicker and easier to wipe clean of dust dirt mildew and mold.
Semi gloss is even tougher and a cinch to clean.
Satin finishes have a beautiful luster that is often described as appearing velvety.