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What type of Sherwin Williams paint and sheen should I use on walls?

4 years ago

My doors and trim are all painted in a white satin sheen paint (Pro Classic Hybrid). I am using the color Crushed Ice, which is a tinted white for the walls. We will be painting the bedrooms that are both South facing, the hallway that has no windows, the kitchen (north facing) and living room (south facing). What type of Sherwin Williams paint should I use (Duration, Emerald, Cashmere) and in what sheen?

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Lori A. Sawaya

4 years ago

Cashmere Low Lustre

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sloyder
4 years ago
Sheen, Eggshell
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Sherwin Williams is a decent paint. I have used both it and Benjamin Moore. Personally, I will never buy Benjamin Moore again, but many love it and use it all the time. You also need to be aware that bases are different for paint brands, so you may not get the same exact color in another brand, so its better to go with the Sherwin Williams. Reviews are not always accurate. A paint job depends upon the prep that goes into the project. Also what kind of paint is on the wall right now. Is it the type that needs a primer? Flat paint is less washable than matte. Matte paint is less washable than eggshell. Eggshell is less washable than satin, and etc. The sheen you pick is dependent on whether you have little ones that often put hands on walls, and will need to clean it often. It is also dependent on the condition of your walls. Anything with a sheen will show wall imperfections more. Flat or matte, will not show the imperfections so much. Also, I would want some type of washability in bathrooms and kitchens and in my case, my hallway, which always seems to have finger prints for some reason.
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Kara
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4 years ago
I forgot to mention that I have a rambunctious dog and I will need to wash the walls frequently. Do you still suggest Cashmere?
Jennifer Svensson
4 years ago
We have thee little ones so I’m using emerald matte.
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Lori A. Sawaya
4 years ago
The best wall paint IMO for dogs is Ben Moore's Aura matte.
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PeakDog
4 years ago
@Lori...is it easily wipeable? What would you do for trim then?
Jennifer Svensson
4 years ago
We have cats and three small kids so plenty of gunk on walls. We had duration matte before and it can be carefully washed. I’m repainting with emerald matte this time as they say it dries a little harder.
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Lori A. Sawaya
4 years ago
Yes, it's wipeable and the matte finish is pretty easy to touch up. Dampen a sponge brush then dip it in your touch up paint.

PPG's Break Through is the best door and trim paint IMO. Do your homework first, check out samples of the satin and semi gloss finishes because the satin isn't as shiny as some other brands.
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PeakDog
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@Lori...any thoughts on what paint colors (preferably sw or bm paint) I might want to peek at that are very similar to Accessible Beige as I am picking up a very slight pinkish/purple-ish tone that isn't completely desirable... perhaps something a touch to the right toward yellow hue on the color wheel but a similar chroma and lrv??

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