Few homeowners consider just how important choosing the right finish can be for the overall look of your space, especially when DIYing a dark accent wall. Selecting a high-quality paint can affect how professional the finished product appears to the naked eye. This dark gray board and batten wall is chic and modern; however, due to the light exposure, it is apparent where the paint smudged in its application.
Paint with a higher sheen, such as semi-gloss or eggshell, will always display more visible imperfections than paint done in matte or flat. With those sheens, of course, you then need to consider cleanability and durability.
