Eggshell requires more elbow grease to get clean.
Satin or eggshell for bathroom walls.
Satin finishes have a beautiful luster that is often described as appearing velvety.
Use it for the walls ceiling and even the trim because many satin finishes are tougher than they once were.
Semi gloss is even tougher and a cinch to clean.
It s also easy to clean.
The glossier satin sheen translates to a slicker surface that s slightly quicker and easier to wipe clean of dust dirt mildew and mold.
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.
They argue satin is more durable and shinier than eggshell and is ideal for a bathroom.