What is eggshell?
Eggshell is the term for a satin, mid-gloss, not too shiny/not matt finish. When asked how tough it is compared to gloss, my answer is, eggshell is an interior finish that you can wipe down for many years. Eggshell paint is also used successfully and extensively on door frames, doors, skirtings and other high traffic areas around the home. In the course of general interior decorating work, I find that many customers who have always had gloss around the home, are pleasantly surprised by the understated eggshell / satin finish.
