Two common paint finishes are eggshell and semi-gloss, which might look fairly similar but have different characteristics, like durability and ease of cleaning. Ahead, we spoke with paint experts ...

Archrival Lowe's Valspar Duramax, $40, won among the semigloss paints used on trim. But when it comes to value, it can't beat Behr's Premium Plus Semi-Gloss, $29—one of six CR Best Buy paints ...

Unlock to see our ratings and compare products side by side Paint does not require use of a primer prior to painting bare walls or wood or walls previously painted with semi-gloss or high gloss ...