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Complete guide: which paint to choose for walls, ceilings and rooms in the house

In this comprehensive guide, discover which professional paint to choose for each room in the house, how to achieve a long-lasting result, and which solutions are best for walls, ceilings, kitchens, or bathrooms.

Paint plays a vital role in protecting and decorating an interior. Depending on the room, its exposure to humidity, stains, or frequent foot traffic, it's important to choose a suitable and durable paint.

​🎯Which paint should I choose depending on the room?

Each room in a house has its own specific constraints.

For example:

  • kitchen: grease, steam, frequent cleaning
  • bathroom: high humidity
  • ceiling: risk of streaks
  • salon: aesthetics and durability

​🔍What type of paint should I choose for a streak-free ceiling?

Painting a ceiling can quickly become complicated, especially for those new to painting. Touch-ups, uneven drying times, or poor application can leave visible marks.

To achieve a uniform result, it is recommended to use a professional matte ceiling paint, specially formulated to prevent streaks and facilitate application.

That's why it's recommended to use a professional paint suited to each surface.

👉 Which washable paint should I choose for a kitchen?

👉 What type of paint is best for a streak-free ceiling?

👉 Which ceiling paint should I choose to avoid streaks if I'm a beginner?

💡The different types of professional paints

☑️ Acrylic paint

Acrylic paint is currently the most widely used for interior work. It offers several advantages:

  • faint odor
  • quick drying
  • water cleaning
  • low VOC emissions
  • can be applied to walls and ceilings

👉 DECOSILANE

☑️ Washable paint

Washable paints are particularly suitable for rooms exposed to dirt:

  • kitchen
  • corridor
  • child's room
  • passage rooms

They allow you to clean the walls without damaging the paint.

👉 AQUASOFT SATIN

☑️ Ceiling painting

Ceiling paint is specially formulated for:

  • avoid traces of resumption
  • offer a deep matte appearance​
  • facilitate application

👉 OLEO MAT

☑️ Facade painting

👉 LATEXOR

🛠️How to choose the right finish?

The choice of finish is essential.

✅Matt

  • hides imperfections
  • ideal for ceilings and bedrooms

✅Satin

  • more resistant
  • easy to clean
  • recommended for kitchens and passageways

✅Velvet

  • compromise between matte and satin
  • elegant rendering
  • good resistance

🏺The criteria for a professional painting

A good professional painting is distinguished by:

  • un pouvoir couvrant élevé
  • une bonne résistance au lavage
  • une application facile
  • une durabilité dans le temps
  • une faible émission de COV (classe A+)

Ces caractéristiques garantissent un résultat esthétique durable et un confort d’application.

❌Mistakes to avoid

When choosing a paint, certain mistakes are common:

  • use a classic wall paint for a kitchen
  • apply ceiling paint to the walls
  • choose a finish that is too glossy
  • neglecting the preparation of the support

Choosing the right paint will ensure a durable and professional result

​🎨 Some examples of our recommended professional paints


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💡​ Check out our advice: 

Which professional paint should I choose for a streak-free, high-coverage ceiling?

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➡️​ DECOSILANE

"Which washable paint is best for a kitchen?" with

➡️​ AQUASOFT SATIN

" What type of paint should I choose to renovate a facade? " with

➡️​ LATEXOR


✅ Frequently asked questions:

❓ What type of paint should I choose for the walls of a house?

A professional acrylic paint with a finish suitable for the room is generally recommended for interior walls.

❓ Which paint is most resistant to washing?

Washable satin or velvet paints offer the best resistance to frequent cleaning.

❓ What type of paint should I use in a kitchen?

A washable paint that is resistant to grease and moisture is ideal.

❓ What type of paint should I use for a ceiling?

A matte ceiling paint is recommended to avoid streaks and hide imperfections.

❓ What finish should I choose for interior paint (matte, velvet, satin)?

Matte is ideal for ceilings, velvet for living areas, and satin for damp rooms like kitchens and bathrooms.