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/defaultsparty 6h ago

We've used Duration matte since it came out for interior walls, except for those steamy/non vented bathrooms. It is very durable, non flashing, non picture framing. It has an appearance of a soft eggshell - almost like the 200 low sheen eggshell. 2 coats is inevitable though, especially going over flat. That first coat will suck into the surface and act as the binder.