AP Royale Shyne

A higher-gloss member of the Royale family. The extra sheen lifts a dark shade and makes a small room read larger, which is why designers specify it for feature walls and dining rooms.

The trade-off is worth saying out loud: sheen shows everything underneath it. Every roller lap, every patch of uneven putty, every trowel ridge in the plaster. If the wall prep is not first-class, Royale Shyne will advertise the fact. Budget for an extra putty coat and proper sanding, or use soft-sheen Royale Luxury instead.