If your hallway walls are looking more like a scrapbook of scuff marks, fingerprints and daily wear than a clean wall, you're not alone. These are some of the busiest, exposed surfaces in many homes or commercial spaces. Whether it’s bags brushing past, muddy shoes knocking the skirting or sticky hands trailing along the wall, the marks build quickly.

High-traffic zones demand more. Not just durability, but ease of cleaning, aesthetic resilience and longevity. That’s where the right paint finish makes all the difference, and that’s exactly where Ultra Premium Eggshell excels. 

Haymes Paint have been perfecting paint since 1935. As Australia’s largest Australian-made and owned paint brand, we’ve built a reputation for finishes that balance design, durability and innovation. If you’re tired of constant touch-ups or walls that won’t stay clean, read on. This could be the solution your space has been waiting for.

Why Busy Hallways Are So Hard to Keep Looking Good 

Hallways, corridors, entryways, these are the high-traffic areas of any building. In a home, they’re where school bags bump the corners, prams clip the walls and pets brush past after a rainy walk. In commercial spaces, it’s the steady stream of foot traffic, trolleys and daily cleaning routines. These areas are exposed to constant use and contact, and that means paint in these spaces needs to be tougher, more resistant, and easier to clean than standard finishes.

Choosing the wrong product here leads to fast deterioration: wall marks that won’t wipe off, finishes that fade or stain, and surfaces that start to look tired far too soon.

Why Haymes Paint Is Trusted for High-Wear Environments

Haymes Paint isn’t just another paint company. It’s a fourth-generation, family-run Australian brand with a legacy dating back to 1935. We’ve worked hard on every product to ensure it’s formulated to meet the practical and aesthetic needs of Australian homes and businesses. 

We don’t rush products to market. Our Ultra Premium Eggshell finish was the result of five years of internal research & development, created to solve a very specific problem: how to combine a stylish, low-lustre finish with commercial-grade durability and stain resistance.

The result is a coating trusted by architects, designers, builders and homeowners alike, not only in residential settings but in galleries, hospitality venues, and high-end retail where durability and presentation go hand in hand.

How Ultra Premium Eggshell Stands Up to the Challenge

Ultra Premium Eggshell is built to outperform traditional low-sheen paints in every way that matters in a high-traffic environment. Its benefits are both practical and aesthetic:

• Remarkable stain resistance: Tested against the harshest culprits, crayon, lipstick, tea, red wine and even blue food dye, this finish makes clean-up simple.
• Superior scrub and scuff resistance: Designed with advanced polymer technology, it holds up to repeated cleaning without compromising the surface.
• Elegant, low-lustre finish: Disguises surface imperfections and softens harsh reflections, ideal for uneven walls or long, light-exposed hallways.
• Commercial performance: Used and trusted in busy hospitality, retail and public-facing spaces, where appearance and durability can’t be compromised.
• Fully tintable: Choose from any colour in the Haymes Colour Range, with no limitations on your vision.

What It Means for Your Home or Business

In a family home, this finish means fewer frustrations about fingerprints on the wall, and fewer weekends spent repainting. Instead, a quick wipe is all it takes to keep things looking clean. It's peace of mind for busy parents, and a finish that holds its own through play-dates, pets and school chaos. 

In commercial spaces, it means confidence. Corridors stay sharp, entrances stay presentable, and clients and customers notice the quality, not the wear.

Whether you're protecting a freshly renovated hallway or maintaining a professional fit-out, Ultra Premium Eggshell delivers in both form and function.

Addressing Common Concerns

Isn’t it more expensive?

Yes, it’s a premium product, but it repays that investment with fewer repaints and less maintenance. Over time, it's the more cost-effective choice. 

Is it easy to apply?

Absolutely. Like any high-quality interior paint, it goes on smoothly with a brush or roller. No specialist tools or training required.

Is it safe for use around children?

It is. The formulation is water-based and has minimal odour, making it suitable for use in family homes and enclosed spac

Will it match my colour palette?

Definitely. It’s fully tintable using the Haymes Paint Colour Range, so you can align performance with style effortlessly.

When Every Day is a Test, Make Sure Your Walls Are Ready

Choosing the right paint for hallways and other high-traffic areas is more than a design decision. It’s a practical one, and one that impacts how your space feels, how much time you spend maintaining it, and how long it looks its best.

Buy Haymes Paint Ultra Premium Eggshell for resilience, elegance and ease, all in one. Whether you live in a busy household or manage a commercial environment, it’s the smart upgrade for walls that don’t get a day off.