Undercoat/gloss?

[lil75]

I am in the middle of repainting my hallway, I have undercoated almost everything, now the problem I have is, well I work for people that have beautiful houses that always look immaculate decorating wise and ive noticed that they do not use a splash of gloss anywhere and it stays looking bright white and clean, ive noticed that when I use gloss it goes discoloured after so long and I dont want to have to keep painting....is this a new trend (no gloss) and is it wise to do so?

[The Builder]

I've never liked gloss either. Try Eggshell or Satinwood Lil

[lil75]

Aha I was hoping you would answer as ive heard you know your stuff! :o) What is this eggshell stuff then, does it leave a slight sheen but keep things bright?

[The Builder]

.............. thank you Lil! Sorry for the delay, only just seen your reply .........

Eggshell can be oil or water based. Either way it has a fairly flat finish (hardly any sheen).
Satinwood has a little more shine to it ............. rather like satin vinyl emulsion.
Both are cleanable and hard-wearing. Classy alternatives to gloss :o)))))

[ummmm]

And easier to apply...

[coccinelle]

It's the oil-based paints which yellow, the water- based ones don't.

[EngTeach]

Love egg-shell, and have only recently been introduced to the satin finish. Both quite nice.