Paint recommendation

[Mark...]

I removed a large wall shelf from my home office wall and this is where my 180 will go. I was wondering what type of paint I should use to protect it. I was even thinking of mounting a thin acrylic protective sheet over the new paint around the water line. I was thinking Kilz.

You thoughts?

Mark...

 

[Jcurry@wesketch]

typically oil based paint stands up to moist humid conditions better than latex paint. I've had issues with white Kilz & Glidden paints yellowing over time.

 

[Cdiggy]

Killz, whether it is oil based, alcohol ("white pigmented shellac"), or latex will discolor over time as most primer paints will. Your best bet would be a premium acrylic latex (I am assuming that it is going on Sheetrock) over a quality primer. Most latex paints these days have come a long way since the beginnings. I would use a washable finish (they say flat is washable but that is BS) so maybe a satin or eggshell unless you want a glossy coat. I like MAB wall shield the best but Behr also makes a great acrylic latex as well. HTH

 

[Mark...]

Killz, whether it is oil based, alcohol ("white pigmented shellac"), or latex will discolor over time as most primer paints will. Your best bet would be a premium acrylic latex (I am assuming that it is going on Sheetrock) over a quality primer. Most latex paints these days have come a long way since the beginnings. I would use a washable finish (they say flat is washable but that is BS) so maybe a satin or eggshell unless you want a glossy coat. I like MAB wall shield the best but Behr also makes a great acrylic latex as well. HTH

Thanks for the reply's. It is painted Sheetrock. We are fans of Behr and the eggshell finish would work out fine. I might add some plexi to the wall by the water line just to keep it clean.