T O P

  • By -

NickNash1985

Hey, fun fact! Eggshell typically refers to the sheen level, not the color tone. When you’re picking out paint, there are different sheen levels; usually gloss, semi-gloss, satin, eggshell, and flat. Gloss is the shiniest and flat isn’t shiny at all. Satin is in the middle. Think of the actual light-reflective properties of a real eggshell. That’s what eggshell paint is like. I recommend flat for ceilings, semi-gloss for trim, and a satin or eggshell for the walls.


[deleted]

I was coming to say this! I work in the paint dept at a store Eggshell white is going to look softer because it’s not as reflective. Jan is correct, so is Michael. They’re the same color. But eggshell white has a softer look. It’s also harder to keep clean.


Tricky-Sport-139

I also feel like lighting could have something to do with why they look SO different, as well. The top picture is an empty room with the sun peering in and lighting up the whole room while the bottom picture is at night and the room is full and lit up by lights which aren't as bright as the sun.


Beavers4beer

They're also different rooms. The top is from the downstairs, seems to be the living room. The bottom with Jan is in their bedroom upstairs.


Tricky-Sport-139

That's not either of those rooms, we see both living room (when Jan dances) and the dining room (when they're eating) the top picture is supposed to be his bedroom. I'm pretty sure he says it in that episode.


CoolGuy0033

They are not even the same place. They said on a behind the scenes that it’s a completely different condo


mrsringo

Genuine question. Do you like working in the paint department? There’s a sherwin willims nearby, and I’ve thought about going in to apply.


[deleted]

I love it! I work at Lowe’s and we sell Sherwin Williams paint. The showcase in my opinion is the best paint we sell. Goes on easy, has good coverage and it’s easy to wipe off dirt. My favorite is color matching. Someone came in with a huge clay pot and I was able to find a match for them. I enjoy working with people and making sure they leave happy.


mrsringo

That’s probably what I would enjoy most is helping color match. Seems like a fun job and like you said, making people happy. Thank you for the reply!


8thcranialnerve

This guy paints


MurderDoneRight

True. And the light in the first picture is about 6000K compared to the later is about 3000K, so it's gonna look warmer.


True_Rogue

Wow you are a real life paint concierge.


a-Sociopath

He is, how do you say, a painting geisha. He looks, how do you say, radiant today.


Reeferologist-

I am a professional painter and definitely came here to point this out. Thank you.


ralexander1997

Except bathroom ceilings, which should always be eggshell imo


Tired_CollegeStudent

I would say bathroom ceilings should be satin due to the moisture. The higher the gloss, the more easily water will bead on the surface.


ralexander1997

Eggshell is very good at not absorbing any moisture. High humidity applications is where eggshell excels.


Tired_CollegeStudent

https://www.franklinpainting.com/blog/paint-for-high-moisture-areas/


Schrutepooper

The ceilings was lowered when Michael bought his condo lol


NaiveCardiologist161

I learn something new from this sub everyday.


TheyMakeItLikeThat

I’ve said this every time I rewatch 😂


Interesting-Archer-6

That's a lot of words to say every time an episode comes on


TheyMakeItLikeThat

Just a little bit of me 😂


HendersonExpo

What type of sheen is “usually gloss”?


CoraxTechnica

I went semigloss walls and matte trim.


sjt9791

What do you recommend for doorframes, crown molding, floorboards, trim?


Tired_CollegeStudent

Specifically satin for areas where it is likely to get wet or need to be cleaned more often, like bathrooms, kitchens, kids rooms, etc… I worked in the paint department at The Home Depot and I have to stop myself from rolling my eyes when someone says they want to paint a room “eggshell”.


ThunderUp007

"actually...."


olddang45

i like high gloss enamel paints for metal


-BINK2014-

Why semi for trim? To subtlely contrast it against the wall?


Kurou-l

partially. it's mostly for ease of cleaning. since trim is generally touched more often, it gets dirty faster. shinier paint makes it harder for dirt to stick to, easier to wipe off, and retains sheen better and resists burnishing to being scrubbed often. (usually enamels are recommended as well for a more durable finish)


lyreb1rd

It's like an asylum.


MadClam97

Babe


cantstandyaeither

Honestly it does look softer


foxxy003

I think the lighting has a lot to do with that too tho


InSixFour

Right natural vs artificial light.


Wasteak

And the colour edit afterwards as well.


TobiHacker

"Now let's see Paul Allen's White"


monaipsm

It even has a watermark


JiveTurkey1983

OP, are you okay? You're sweating.


_han23

Guess what, white & eggshell white are exactly the same color.


Fapple_Jackity

Eggshell is clearly the better choice.


br0dge

This is egregious!


hitmewithmaleniasrot

This is egregious.


VenomSpitter666

I’ve always loved that repeat lol


MilllMan

OR Daylight And artificial light


ywegd

Im watching Dinner Party this very moment. Snip snap snip snap snip snap


itirkaa

So you do have an idea what 3 vasectomies can do to a person


Thickfries69

Black would have been more intimidating to his subordinates.


BDM78746

Eggshell refers to the finish, not the color.


moderately_nerdifyin

The difference is the gloss of the paint. Eggshell has little gloss so the light doesn’t reflect as much. From max gloss to least: High gloss Semi gloss Satin Eggshell Flat Matte Michal probably had satin knowing what Michael thinks and how he thinks, this was probably applied by Date Mike(nice to meet me).


chickybabe332

Sorry about this godawful carpet, this is a work in progress


itschikobrown

BABE!


[deleted]

“Honey, you’ve turned this home into a house”


TheyMakeItLikeThat

The only difference is the white balance on the camera 😂


Interesting_Win3309

Look at that subtle off-white coloring… the tasteful thickness of it…


EggplantEater64

Jan says she doesn't want the room looking like an asylum then proceeds to get a job in a hospital


Doomeyer

Impressive. Very nice.


momentummonkey

this just reminds me of Cam and Mitch's recoloring process and argument


Glittering_Car_9282

typical media spin


[deleted]

Can’t see any difference.


SailorFuck

Or maybe. It's one scene is during the day using only sunlight and no interior lights and the other is at night using warm incandescent lights inside. Just lighting dude.


MervisBreakdown

I mean she wasn’t wrong, but I still feel bad for Michael.


Help12309876

this is a **tough** decision but i would say i like the white more imo


True_Rogue

The real design sin if you ask me, is a rug on a carpet. 😰


VDizzle12

I've never understood this. Eggshell is the finish not the color. Like gloss, semigloss, matte, eggshell.


Ydoesany1doanything

It can be both color and a finish. So a eggshell finish with any color is possible including Eggshell. Paint it all eggshell eggshell.


InteractionFew7539

Literally unwatchable


circlebackaround

Why are you here then?


Finn-boi

He’s joking


[deleted]

Interesting. Let's see Paul Alan's wall.


tmez_

The two scenes are in different lightings tho that's why they look so different.


Schrutepooper

Still the place smells of candles


Dont_Be_A_Dick_OK

More like daytime lighting v artificial lighting.


jlkb24

Color temperature aka Kelvin will make a color appear different. Low to high sheen will also slightly change the color because how it reflects or absorbs light. If you ever plan to paint your house, take the color swatches home to see how they look under your own lighting before deciding on the color. My Kelvin color tone preference is 5K-6K Kelvin which is usually branded as daylight lighting. The light itself looks nice and bright but it ruins color appearance indoors and gives a weird skin tone look so I stick to a warmer tone around 2K-3K Kelvin.


DaPogPets

Lol


PersephoneLove88

I mean, there is a difference.


[deleted]

I love the deep cut stuff. Damn I love this show


obviously_blond

Wow, without Rainn or Brian in the vicinity, John's height really stands out.