Semigloss with built in primer, has held up well on textured walls with kids and dogs. Sherwin Williams is our tried and true. We always splurge for the top of the line paint.
Heirloom Traditions paint! Built in primer, self leveling and built in top coat. Painted my oak cabinets white three years ago and look exactly the same today!
My favourite mid-range brand is Premier Extra (one coat coverage - primer and paint) in their Satin finish from Canadian Tire. It just goes on nicely, covers well, and cleans well. Now to find a new colour for my bedroom...hmmmm
As I was growing up my parents used semi gloss in kitchens and bathrooms. Flat in bedrooms & living room. In USA. Renting now. I believe it's the same. Although the paint is cheaper. Comes off to the layer below when cleaning. WOW. I really enjoy watching you clean Sarah 😅
Thanks for sharing! Yes, one of my staff paid to upgrade her paint when she built her place. Very unhappy when the paint on her baseboards legit wipes off with just water!
My opinion: flat is the prettiest, chic-ish. Glossy paint looks cheap and commercial. Flat covers the most imperfections in your walls and gives them and cleaner look. Wish flat cleaned better!!!!
I bought such good quality paint in such an awful finish. $80/gal but “velvet” finish.. looks like garbage and when I wipe the walls it shows and leaves a film even with just water.