Satin and semi-gloss are popular picks, but while similar, they are not the same. Satin Paint vs. Semi-Gloss Paint House Beautiful ...

There are many good products for interior woodwork, but we like the price of Minwax One-Coat Polyurethane. It comes in quart cans and in three sheens: full-gloss, satin and semi-gloss.

Semi-gloss also works well on doors, too, and it’s great for baseboards and door trims. It brings durability to these high-touch areas and a nice contrast to the flatter eggshell on walls.

Both satin and semi-gloss finishes have their pros and cons. To choose the best finish, consider the type of room you're painting, the durability you desire, the pre-existing defects on your walls ...

Satin paints can appear more vibrant than their matte counterparts, but they're still not as luminous as full-gloss finishes, making them marginally less costly than semi-gloss paint (by about $3 ...