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Dumb interior paint question - "eggshell enamel"

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slackerinabox

Lifer
So I ordered like 800 bucks in paint and I just noticed they're "eggshell enamel interior" paint - the word enamel bothers me, is that fine for walls or is that meant for doors etc? thank you for saving me a return trip to home depot 🙂
 
I know eggshell is ok for walls, not sure if eggshell enamel is just another name for it or if it's something different? I would maybe call Home Depot and just ask. If they say it's the same as eggshell then it should be fine. It will be a more reflective coating but not like super reflective. Eggshell is fairly typical for walls. For ceiling I think it's better to use flat.
 
eggshell enamel:

  • Durable finish, resists dirt & grime
  • Eggshell sheen best for kids’ rooms, hallways & family rooms
  • Seals both uncoated and previously painted surfaces
 
Enamels are a harder type of paint. Typically you'd use it on something likely to see more wear like a door or bench. I don't see why you couldn't use it for walls.
 
As already mentioned you should be fine.

Eggshell enamel is highly durable and I like to use it particularly in high-traffic areas.
 
snoopy7548 said:
Pics of paint?
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Thanks for the reply guys, for whatever reason I though enamel was trim only, looking forward to the durable shine..

pic of paint:
vibrant-white-behr-marquee-paint-colors-245001-64_1000.jpg
 
snoopy7548 said:
I'm actually interested to see what $800 worth of paint looks like. That's gotta be what, like 26 cans?
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haha it's the total bill with supplies (and nicknacks, light switch covers, incidentals) for an entire house. nyc = expensive (and my wife picked the premium 1 coat paints).. about 14 cans at 35 bucks a can i think plus oddly expensive delivery
 
Why do people buy massive piles of small cans at huge markups?
You can get the exact same paint in 5 gallon (sometimes larger) containers for ~30% less.

It's also much easier to paint from a 5 gallon bucket with a grid, vs the extra expense and mess of pouring and painting from trays.
 
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EliteRetard said:
Why do people buy massive piles of small cans at huge markups?
You can get the exact same paint in 5 gallon (sometimes larger) containers for ~30% less.

It's also much easier to paint from a 5 gallon bucket with a grid, vs the extra expense and mess of pouring and painting from trays.
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To be honest my wife did the ordering and .. something like 4 different shades or white? I would have been happy with a few 5 gallons of the same color but NO, the living room needs a touch of cream, the bathroom a touch of blue, etc. etc.
 
I have never seen anywhere sell paint in 5 gal buckets. Maybe some contractor specialty stores (you often need to have a business to buy from those) but never at a hardware or even dedicated paint store.
 
Red Squirrel said:
I have never seen anywhere sell paint in 5 gal buckets. Maybe some contractor specialty stores (you often need to have a business to buy from those) but never at a hardware or even dedicated paint store.
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Home Depot, Lowes, Tru-Value and Sherwin-William's stores (for examples) will all sell you a 5 gallon bucket of paint. You may however need to order it and have issues getting it in any color other then white since retail places are normally not equipped to mix in that quantity.
 
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