Yes, Eggshell and Satin are very similar. Though i would recommend scuffing the walls with a sanding block or sandpaper to help with adhesion . Also current and new colors will make a difference, you may need to use primer if applying a lighter color over a darker one or if there are excessive stains on the walls.
Yes, as long as the surface is free of dirt, wax and grease, and the eggshell and satin are both the same type, ie latex or oil, then you should have no trouble at all painting a satin sheen paint over an eggshell. Also, if the base is water based and the topcoat is oil, that will work fine too.
More important is, that both paints are of the same kind (like: oil-based paint, acrylic paint, latex paint). Semi-gloss is more easily painted over then high gloss, but first better find out what the old paint layer is made of. Check with the help of alcohol - if paint comes off in any way when you rub it with a cloth of alcohol, it's latex or acrylic paint (and can be painted over with acrylics).
I would recommed satin or eggshell. Satin and eggshell paint or both easy to wipe/clean and better to withstand multiple cleanings.
No, because eggshell paint is intended only for indoor use, like kitchens or bathrooms. For exteriors, use paint with a satin finish.
There are different kinds of satin paint - you'd have to know if it was latex, oil, enamel, alkyd etc.
Two entirely different things. Acrylic is a type of water-based paint (usually latex/acrylic) and eggshell refers to the sheen (ie flat, satin, eggshell, semi-gloss, etc...). Also some people assume eggshell refers to a certain color, however with many paint companies, the term "eggshell" refers to the sheen texture (feels like an egg shell) and not the color of an egg (which, of course, depends entirely on the type of bird if came from). :)
If you mix a flat and semi-gloss 1:1 you should end up with a paint in the eggshell range. Mix the same paints 1:3 and you should end up with a satin. Experiment with small amounts to get the desired gloss.
Yes, depending on the mix ratio, you will end up with an eggshell or satin finish.
The flat latex paint will stick to satin or semi-gloss latex paint without any problems. The main consern is making sure the surface is clean and sound before begining to paint, plus use top quality paints for the best results.
Yes or it can be the same as the wall paint if it should be flat.
The different paint sheens available for interior walls are flat, eggshell, satin, semi-gloss, and high-gloss. They differ in terms of appearance and durability. Flat paint has a matte finish and is less durable, while high-gloss paint has a shiny finish and is more durable. Eggshell and satin are in between in terms of sheen and durability, with eggshell being slightly more matte than satin. Semi-gloss is shinier than eggshell and satin but less shiny than high-gloss, offering a balance of durability and sheen.
The different types of paint sheens for interior walls are flat, eggshell, satin, semi-gloss, and high-gloss. They differ in appearance and durability. Flat paint has a matte finish and is less durable, while high-gloss paint has a shiny finish and is more durable. Eggshell and satin are in between in terms of sheen and durability, while semi-gloss is more durable than eggshell and satin but less than high-gloss.