Best Types of Paint for Your Home Interior

Ideally you can use one type of interior paint for every room in the house, but if you consider all the possible conditions that arise from the purpose of a room, you might want to reconsider that approach.

I on the other hand prefer to do my research first, as a single mother of four, I want low maintenance and something that is durable and will last. As I mentioned, conditions in one room are not always the same in another room. The bedroom is not the same as the kitchen, and the kitchen isn't the same as a living room.

Different rooms of a home have different lighting, activities, and microclimates that call for different types of paint, that would serve the environment and longevity best. So, if you're painting just one room or many rooms, you can tailor paint types to any room or surface: bedroom, kitchen, ceiling, bathroom, and trimmings.Flat, Textured, Matt or Gloss? That is the question! The range of paint we will be exploring is from Duram Paint, available online and in store at Build it Gansbaai and Hermanus.

Duram

Duram is a leading South African manufacturer of smart paint. With over 40 years of experience in producing hardwearing specialist waterproofing, metal coatings and roof paints, Duram offers an attractive range of interior and exterior decorative paints in every colour that set the right mood and reflect your personal style.

100% South African:

Duram paints are developed to colour and protect against South Africa’s toughest climates, making them a favourite brand and one that truly belongs to Mzansi. Whether you’re looking for smooth matt to a high gloss, this collection of decorative wall paint provides luxurious finishes in any colour, bringing incomparable elegance to every space.

The Best Paint for Bedrooms

Bedrooms generally are low-impact areas and can use any paint you wish, however if you have children, these walls will require washing, often.

I have therefore chosen Duram Classic Matt, superior durability designed for busier homes and high-wear areas, this paint comes with a lifetime interior guarantee. This luxurious, matt finish warms and diffuses the light in the bedroom, covering hairline cracks and ensures effective long-term protection against fading and chalking. 

Silver ion technology protects against black stains and spoiling caused by condensation to provide a hygienic and clean surface. Quick-drying for same-day application and rapid room re-entry. This paint is more washable than traditional matt paints, enduring repeated washing with a burnish resistant finish that withstands scuffs, stains, marks, and wear.

Best Paint for Living Rooms

Bedrooms and living rooms are very similar, they are generally low impact areas, where a flat, or eggshell paint would work just fine, unless you have small children and need to frequently wipe down the living room walls.

If you do have children, I would advise using a satin paint. Remember, not all paint within a single room needs to be the same. Duram Satin Touch for walls and high-wear areas, is a durable wall paint with an elegant satin finish for beautiful living spaces and has a lifetime interior guarantee.

Fully washable to withstand scuffs, marks, wear, and repeated washing, formulated for enhanced scrub and stain resistance, with ultimate opacity and hygienic silver ion technology. Quick-drying for same-day application and rapid room re-entry, this paint is water-based for fast, simple clean up.For window trim (or even trimless windows), it's usually best to use a glossier paint than you use on the walls.Duram Enamel & Trim is a premium semi-gloss enamel, is water-based, for trims, doors, windows, and skirtings, is hardwearing - scratch, stain, and UV resistant.

The Best Paint for a Bathrooms and Kitchens

In bathrooms and kitchens, avoid flat or other types of matte paints, as they can be difficult to wipe down, satin or eggshell sheens are the more popular options. With bathroom moisture, it helps to have a wall surface that you can easily be cleaned. Paints with glossier sheens have a tighter molecular structure than flat paints, making it more difficult for moisture to penetrate.

Homeowners concerned about maintenance, should opt for a semi-gloss sheen in their kitchen and bathrooms, I have decided to go with Durams durable Bathroom and Kitchen low-sheen paint for high-condensation areas.

This is a durable and elegant low-sheen paint for walls, ceilings and trims in bathrooms, kitchens, and high-condensation areas. Formulated with silver ion technology to protect against black stains and steam for beautiful and hygienic surfaces, with a 15-year quality guarantee. The elegant, low-sheen finish softens and enhances the light in the room, is fully washable, withstanding scuff marks, wear, and repeated washing, with the added benefit of quick-drying for same-day application and rapid room re-entry.

These products are available for colour tinting, using high performance pigments and top-quality tint bases. Simply pick your colour from the Duram Colour Wall and the Build it Colour Tinting Consultant at the paint counter will provide you with the finished product.