Interior paint finish for rentals

[Jay Durant]

Hello is semi-gloss paint good to use throughout the whole house for a rental unit? Thanks in advance

[Mackenzie Grate]

I use eggshell on the walls. Satin in the bathroom and satin or semi-gloss on trim. People at your local hardware store should be able to advise you. If I'm unsure what type of paint to use for a project, I always explain what I'm doing and have them talk me through the options as to what is available and what are the pros and cons of each. That helps me to make an informed decision and learn a little bit more about an area I don't know much about. Semi-gloss is easier to clean, but I agree that it doesn't look as great and usually you don't need to clean whole walls, you would just touch up a spot.

Make sure to store your extra paint in a climate controlled environment too so it doesn't go bad.

Good luck!