kathleenbminton
- Sep 7, 2022
- 2 min read

Our Favorite Interior Paints

Our most popular interior paints are Emerald Acrylic Latex and Duration Home Interior Acrylic Latex. Benjamin Moore's Regal Select is another favorite.

Emerald and Duration have many of the same functions and properties as their exterior formulas.

Emerald

Sherwin-Williams Emerald® paint and primer in one with advanced stain-blocking technology delivers best-in-class overall performance. Use our finest paint to ensure a beautiful, smooth finish and stunning color for years to come. Emerald prevents stains from penetrating, offers maximum resistance to water streaking and spotting, features a remarkable hide, and covers dark colors. With exceptional coverage and washability, it’s perfect for any paint job. Emerald is available in four sheens, including a technologically advanced flat finish that offers the same washability, durability, and burnishes resistance as the matte or glossier sheens. *This product contains agents which inhibit the growth of mold and mildew on the surface of this paint film

Exceptional hide, coverage, durability, and washability
Paint and primer in one with advanced stain-blocking technology
Delivers a smooth, uniform finish
Exceptional scrub, stain, block, water spots, and burnish resistance
High hiding accent base boosts hiding power and delivers truer colors (matte & satin finishes)
Anti-microbial agents inhibit the growth of mold and mildew on the paint surface.
Meets the most stringent VOC regulations
Available in all Sherwin-Williams colors and custom tints in flat, matte, satin, and semi-gloss sheens

Duration

Duration Home® paint and primer in one features exclusive cross-linking technology that repels stains. It also has advanced stain-blocking technology to seal in stains already on your walls. Duration Home goes on smoothly and quickly and offers excellent hide. Matte and Satin finishes are now available in a new high-hiding accent base, formulated to boost hiding power and deliver truer colors in fewer coats.

*This product contains agents which inhibit mold growth and mildew on the surface of this paint film.

Most stains wipe clean with water or mild soap.
Anti-microbial agents inhibit the growth of mold and mildew on the paint surface.
Moisture Resistant Technology offers a quick return to service (as little as two hours) & durability in moist environments like bathrooms.
Ideal for high-traffic residential and commercial spaces
Advanced stain-blocking technology — a Paint and Primer in One
Available in all Sherwin-Williams colors and custom tints in flat, matte, satin, and semi-gloss sheens
No color rub-off and less visible shine after washing
Backed by a Lifetime Warranty

Benjamin Moore Regal Selects - Eggshell

Regal® Select delivers exceptional flow and leveling, smooth application, superior hide and coverage, and stain-release technology. Professional painters like us have trusted the Regal name for over 60 years.

Stain release technology that is easy to clean with less scrubbing
The durable formula makes it ideal for busy areas such as kitchens, hallways, and family rooms
Excellent hide and coverage for a uniform finish
Applies easily and smoothly
Paint and primer together
Mildew resistant
A versatile and durable finish
Zero VOC, low odor
Engineered with Gennex® Color Technology

Now that you have all the facts deciding what kind of paint to use should be easier! All three of these paints come in multiple finishes. If you have questions about these paints and why you should choose one over the other, feel free to reach out to us!