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Sara Hesikova

What is the best paint finish for your hallway? Paint experts unanimously agree on which to go for and the one to avoid at all costs

A narrrow hallway painted cream with dado rail wall panelling and tiled black and white chequered floor.

Whether you’re thinking of giving your hallway a makeover or a new coat of paint, it’s important to know what paint finish to use to ensure your entryway looks stylish for as long as possible. All the paint experts I’ve asked agreed that eggshell paint is the best choice for a hallway.

While there isn’t necessarily anything special about your hallway walls compared to the rest of your home, the way that you use the space likely differs from how you use other rooms in the house. he reality is that hallway walls are prone to a lot of scuffing so the chosen hallway paint ideas should take that into account.

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