The type of paint chosen changes both washability and coverage per litre, and painting a living room is not the same as painting a bathroom or a high-traffic corridor.
Emulsion paint: the most versatile option
Emulsion (acrylic) paint is the most used in housing for its good coverage, washability and yield, between 10 and 14 m² per litre per coat depending on brand and substrate. It comes in matt, satin and semi-gloss finishes, each with different washability.
Matt, satin or semi-gloss: the difference is in maintenance
A matt finish hides wall imperfections better but gets dirtier and marks more when cleaned; satin and semi-gloss are more washable and resistant, ideal for kitchen, bathroom and passage areas, although they highlight substrate defects more if it is not well prepared.
Distemper paint: only for one-off renovations
Distemper is cheaper but much less resistant and washable, and doesn't accept later coats of emulsion well without prior treatment. Today it is little used except in very one-off, low-budget renovations, and the client should be warned of its limitations before applying it.
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