Choosing Washable Paint for Busy Homes

Washable paint is a special type of paint made with high-quality binders that hardens to a much harder finish than normal paint making washable paint easier to clean and less likely to damage the paint when cleaning. Today, washable paint comes in all kinds of finishes, so you can use it anywhere, and it will look to the untrained eye just like regular paint.

Where to Put Washable Paint

Washable paint is an excellent choice for children’s room or play areas where sticky fingers and other play materials frequently dirty the walls. You could also choose washable paint for any high-traffic areas like entries or halls or even kitchens.

Downside to Washable Paint

The only downside to washable paint is that it will be more expensive than regular paint, with a higher upfront cost of roughly 10-20 percent. That said, washable paint probably costs less over time because it will continue to look good long after other lesser paints have been damaged from cleaning and need repainting.

While washable paint resists damage from cleaning, you should be aware that, in general, the higher the gloss of any paint, the easier it is to clean. So, using any kind of satin or higher-gloss paint will be better for cleaning than any matte paint. Whether or not you want to use washable paint is an individual choice that should be based on what kind of traffic and dirt your walls are likely to come in contact with on a regular basis.

You should discuss the pros and cons of washable paint or any paint with your painting professional who will be the best one to give you advice for your particular project.

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