03/30/2026
|| C2 Paint || All About Paint Finishes || Pt.02
EGGSHELL EDITION
The unsung hero of walls! Eggshell paint is the finish most people are familiar with. It’s often the default for walls for its practicality and inoffensive sheen level.
So why is it called ‘Eggshell’? 🥚
Because the sheen (shine) is similar to the sheen of the outside of an egg!
Often specified on interior (residential) walls, because it strikes the perfect balance of matte and shine.
The ‘goldilocks’ of paint finishes - It’s not too matte (more fragile) and not too shiny (more reflective/ less forgiving to imperfections on walls) - Eggshell with a 15% sheen is just right!
When in doubt - Eggshell is often a safe bet 😉
If you have any unanswered questions related to Eggshell or paint in general? Let us know in the comments below ⬇️ our C2 Paint experts are always around to provide tips and tricks!