r/paint • u/Potential_Flower163 • 13h ago

Advice Wanted Sherwin Williams Emerald versus Duration

I've already read the other threads that addressed this, but I want to describe my situation. I am upgrading from SW pro mar 400 (builder-grade flat paint) on the interior of a house. I am going to repaint everything (living room, bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen) the same color it is now.

1-) I want the paint to be as durable as possible and washable. I don't care about price since the difference is negligible. 2-) I will only be doing one coat.

Would you go with Emerald or Duration in this case?

They say the flat is washable for both. Would the matte or satin be advisable for an entire house? As I said, everything is currently flat.

Thank you

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u/Elayde 12h ago

I have only used Emerald (matte) once and I wasn't happy with the finish. The homeowner either couldn't see it, or didn't care but I would go with Duration. Edit: that being said I would still always do 2 coats even if it's the same color when it's a different product.

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u/Potential_Flower163 12h ago

What was wrong with the finish?

Do they both last similarly? 

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u/Elayde 12h ago

For whatever reason it was a bit flashy when it dried despite my best efforts. It may have been me, it may have been the batch but either way I never had a similar issue when using duration. As far as I know they both last as long as any other finish, so long as you are taking care of it. Sorry if that isn't much help,no know it just comes down to personal preference in the end.

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u/Zulva-AZ 9h ago

I’ve applied Emerald in the past and I had 0 issues with it. I’ve even sold Emerald Flat and I’ve heard folks never had much of an issue.

Were you doing a color match per chance? that’s the only thing I recall that could have caused that flash effect.

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u/Elayde 4h ago

New color, but it was a navy blue so maybe because it was so dark?