Matt vs Silk Paint

quiret

Silk is the best one! Its just suggestion from we user,

But need to know from experts or service provider. Because they very well know how long it will be look fine and attractive.

parkingadvice1212

You can go for a Vinyl Matt such as Dulux Trade, it's wipeable.

Grenage

Silk, nooooo.  Don't do it!  Stick to matt on walls.  Eggshell or satin on woodwork, although gloss can look good in the right setting - if it's done well.

casper_gutman

Grenage said:

Silk, nooooo.  Don't do it!  Stick to matt on walls.  Eggshell or satin on woodwork, although gloss can look good in the right setting - if it's done well.

This. If some happen to like shiny walls, that's their prerogative, but if the OP wants to bring their house into the 21st century then that means matt paint on the walls, this being the near-universal 21st century practice. 

purplebutterfly

Is silk not quite difficult to paint over, further down the line?  Or have I misinterpreted what I have read on some painting sites? 

Grenage

It needs a good sanding, but I generally sand any wall before painting.

maisie_cat

Chalk paint or supermatt for me, shiny walls are for discos

Rosa_Damascena

maisie_cat said:

Chalk paint or supermatt for me, shiny walls are for discos

I thank you because you made me laugh.

Mammamia68

has no soft has nobody heard of Soft sheen? My OH is a painter decorator of 40 years experience and this is what he uses and recommends to all
his clients. 

twopenny

I used to use silk for kitchens and bathrooms. This time because I have an extractor and 'modern' bungalow I tried matt.

The way it's made now most light marks can be wiped off.

I think it depends on the way and how much you cook. If there's loads of steam and splashing or you have children it may be worth doing silk. Otherwise I like the matt look.

My Grandfather used to paint them with gloss! Thank goodness paints have changed. I couldn't be doing whole walls of gloss. Exhausting.