On another note, most paint samples come in a matte finish, which is slightly less glossy than eggshell, but more glossy than flat paint.

The days of painting a wall with free paint samples are kind of over, as most stores now charge at least a nominal fee for samples. But you can still augment your meager budget by re-purposing ...

The “dead flat” paint finish recently introduced by the paint and wallpaper company Farrow & Ball is a no-brainer for those who like their paint richly hued, dramatic and bold. Farrow & Ball ...

Flat paint offers a smooth, matte look that's great at hiding minor wall imperfections, which comes in handy if your garage walls aren't perfectly smooth. However, it's not the most durable option.

Providing a simple smooth appearance, flat paint is Henderson’s go-to. “Because it doesn’t reflect light directly, imperfections in walls and ceilings are much less noticeable,” Moran says.