It all depends on how you use it and how clean it is. Eggshell to satin will look nice but the glossier paints clean better. I did mine in a high gloss ultrawhite exterior enamel. I have issues with dirt, bugs and spiderwebs. With the glossy paint, I can wipe the whole wall with APC . It is very bright and sterile looking since I did the ceiling too. This may not look well to most. The floor will soon get epoxy.
You and I are in COMPLETE agreement.
I used...let me go look at the can...Dutch Boy Ultra Clean, semi-gloss, Ultra White. This is also 'self-priming'.
My wife didn't like how bright and shiney it was at first. Once she saw how easy it was to clean, she was on board. The bright white high gloss also helps with the not so great lighting. Since its a garage, the overall aesthetics are not as important as form and function. We just park cars in it and I detail there so I went with what works for me. Once I seal the base of the walls and install an epoxy floor coating, I will be able to rinse it out with a hose.
I will admit though that some guys have done some really nice garages. The ones you don't mind hanging out in, kind of like a man cave.
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