Is satin paint wipeable?

Is satin paint wipeable? I'm looking for an alternative to gloss paint for my doorways and skirting boards.

Asked by Tushar on 4th Feb 2023
Expert Trade Answers
"Yes satin is wipeable. It's an alternative to gloss or eggshell paints for wood work. Satin paint seems to stay whiter for longer, as gloss tends to discolour faster."
Answered on 4th Feb 2023 - Member since Sep 2022 - report
"Hi.
Yes, it is. I highly recommend Dulux Trade Oil-Based, is also self-undercoating just means you can apply it directly to previously painted surfaces.
Thanx"
Answered on 4th Feb 2023 - Member since Jun 2019 - report
"Satin finish is wipeable . A general wipe over is ok with this product."
Answered on 5th Feb 2023 - Member since Apr 2020 - report
"Yes satin paint or similar.i.e gloss
Is definitely easier to wipe down"
Answered on 6th Feb 2023 - Member since Jul 2021 - report
"Yes satin paints are or should be wipeable once fully dry.

Dulux Once Satinwood is a fantastic paint"
Answered on 7th Feb 2023 - Member since Nov 2017 - report
"Absolutely.. Go for leyland satinwood .. is durable , tough, and wipeable if you look for that ..
in fact is oil based self undercoat satinwood ."
Answered on 4th Feb 2023 - Member since Feb 2021 - report
"Hi Yes satin is wipeable and a good alternative ."
Answered on 6th Feb 2023 - Member since Dec 2022 - report
"Oil based satin is wipeable as his most oil based paint"
Answered on 4th Feb 2023 - Member since Mar 2022 - report
"Oil based satinwood is wipeable but not water based gloss! I would recommend egg shell white gloss"
Answered on 8th Feb 2023 - Member since May 2020 - report
"If you get satin wood you can wipe it down and it doesn’t yellow in colour."
Answered on 4th Feb 2023 - Member since Jan 2023 - report
"Generally as long as the surface has at least 2 coats of satin paint & is not absorbent satin paint is wipeable but not as wipeable as gloss."
Answered on 4th Feb 2023 - Member since Oct 2020 - report
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