Our blog post for the more popular questions we're asked about paint says:

"Eggshell paint is a type of paint finish that does actually look like the surface of an eggshell. Comparing it to more commonly found finishes in the UK, it has less of a sheen than satin or silk but more than that of matt emulsion paint or ‘satinwood’."

"The eggshell paint finish is commonplace on heritage or rustic styled interior walls and can look spectacular when adding vintage characteristics to wood. Expect to find it used in living rooms, kitchens, bedrooms and even in conservatories, where its 20% sheen (approx.) can be set off nicely by the evening sunlight."

Where to use eggshell paint:

"How about bedroom furniture – drawers, wooden bedframes, even picture frames – or kitchen cabinets. In the living room it could be used on fireplaces/fire-surrounds, bannister rails, skirting-boards or to decorate hat and coat stands."

"It can also be used externally, on window sills for example, or on doors, as it doesn’t yellow very easily."