Wall & Ceiling Emulsion
Matt emulsion is a smooth and velvety paint that helps to hide imperfections as it doesn’t reflect light. The finish is the opposite of glossy and looks similar to paper. Matt finishes work well in any style of room, but work particularly well if you’re trying to achieve a classic or period look and feel. We have several matt paints, from hardwearing Endurance+ Matt, to simple Matt emulsion, and can make any colour that takes your fancy in a matt finish with our Paint Mixing Flat Matt range. Go to our product page to find out more.
Satin and Silk are 'mid-sheen' finishes, which means they look like a slightly polished surface and reflect a bit of light. Silk is a finish associated with walls and satin for woodwork. You can wipe silk wall finishes easily which makes them very practical but if you have less-than-perfect walls, all the lumps and bumps may show up a bit more. A satin finish on woodwork helps to hide imperfections and gives colour a softer appearance.
Eggshell has less of a sheen than silk or satin and it does look like the surface of an eggshell (the clue's in the name). It sits somewhere between matt and a silk finish and gives a beautiful classic look to woodwork – and can also be used on walls when you want a heritage style look with a tough finish. We have two products with Eggshell finishes; Dulux Quick Dry Eggshell, available in five beautiful colours