Durable & Washable Paint for Walls
Washable paints, also known as durable emulsions, are specifically designed to withstand regular wiping and light scrubbing while maintaining their original appearance, so you don't need to worry about your finish or colour! This type of paint is especially suited to high-traffic spaces where walls are prone to spills, marks and scuffs. This includes hallways, kitchens, bathrooms and staircases.
Our washable paints for walls combine superior stain resistance with easy maintenance. This makes them the ideal choice for high-traffic areas of the home where traditional emulsion paint simply cannot deliver the performance modern homes demand.Â
Check out some of our best sellers, including:
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Crown Trade Clean Extreme - engineered for repeated scrubbing in busy interior areas
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Dulux Trade Diamond Paint - formulated to resist stains and handle frequent cleaning
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Benjamin Moore Ben Paint - designed for durability with easy wipeability
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Johnstone's Trade Acrylic Durable Matt - built for consistent performance in high-wear areas
Get long-lasting, washable wall paints that stand up to daily wear. Shop durable interior finishes mixed to order and delivered fast across mainland UK.
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A durable emulsion is a type of washable wall paint designed for walls and ceilings that need to withstand frequent cleaning.
Modern washable paint uses unique stain repellent technology that creates a protective barrier on painted surfaces. This innovative approach allows you to remove stubborn marks, scuffs and everyday dirt without compromising the paint finish or requiring frequent touch-ups. By combining stronger binders with performance additives, the paint improves resistance to:Â
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Unlike standard emulsion paints that absorb stains and marks permanently, high-quality washable paints are engineered to prevent damage from common household mishaps.
Maintaining clean walls in a busy family home with lots of pets or kids can be a big challenge. Perfect for high-traffic areas, these paints allow you to quickly and easily wipe away scuff marks and splashes without damaging the colour or finish. This also makes it ideal for rental units, allowing landlords to clean away most scuffs and stains rather than completely repainting.
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Crown Trade Clean Extreme - highly scrub-resistant for demanding areas
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Dulux Trade Diamond Matt - tough, stain-resistant, and easy to apply and clean
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Johnstone's Trade Acrylic Durable Matt - reliable performance even with repeated cleaning
All of these paints are available in white and tinted versions, so you can choose colour-matched options suited to your unique project.Â
We offer a wide-variety of high-performance paints which will stand up to the wear and tear required in busy family homes. Below, we've outlined our popular washable ranges and finishes for various use cases.
Stain & Scrub-Resistant Matt Emulsions
Our ultra-durable, washable matt emulsions are ideal for areas like hallways, living rooms, kids’ rooms and busy family spaces, with excellent scrubbability and stain resistance.
Crown Trade Clean ExtremeÂ
Crown Trade Clean Extreme Scrubbable Matt offers a Class 1 ISO Independent Scrub Rating, meaning the paint is highly resistant to scrubbing and cleaning after 200 scrub cycles. These stain-resistant paints are water-based and have low VOCs, making them perfect for use on interior walls.Â
Dulux Trade Diamond Matt
Our Dulux Trade Diamond Matt range of washable paints contains scrub, scuff and stain-resistant technology, allowing you to benefit from a long-lasting colour which can be washed clean when the inevitable marks and spills occur.
Johnstone's Trade Acrylic Durable Matt
Our Johnstone's Trade Acrylic Durable Matt paints allow you to repeatedly scrub them clean without compromising the finish or colour. It's an extremely popular choice for both professionals and DIYers thanks to its colour-matching capabilities.Â
Armstead Trade Durable Matt
Armstead Trade Durable Matt offers excellent resistance to scuffs, stains and repeated cleaning, helping walls stay looking fresh for longer in busy spaces such as hallways, living areas and commercial interiors. This water-based, low-VOC paint is easy to apply, quick-drying, and delivers a smooth, professional matt finish that balances everyday practicality with a clean, modern look.
Johnstone’s Trade Cleanable Matt
Johnstone’s Trade Cleanable Matt is a high-performance matt emulsion built for repeated scrubbing where long maintenance intervals are required. Recoatable within just four hours, this product offers durable, high coverage.
Mould-Resistant Washable Paints
We stock a range of specialised paints formulated to resist mould and mildew growth and related stains.Â
Zinsser Perma White
Zinsser Perma-White Interior Matt is a mould-resistant paint that contains a biocide to protect against fungal degradation. Designed to resist cracking, peeling and blistering for up to seven years before first maintenance, this high-performing paint is ideal for interior walls and ceilings. It offers excellent washable and scrubbable properties, making it easy to maintain a clean, fresh appearance even in high-moisture or high-traffic areas.
Crown Trade Clean Extreme Mould Inhibiting Scrubbable Matt
Crown Trade Clean Extreme Mould Inhibiting paint is a dual-purpose finish that combines stain resistance with mould protection, making it well-suited to kitchens and bathrooms that require frequent cleaning.
Dulux Trade Mouldshield Fungicidal Matteasy
Our Dulux Trade Mouldshield Fungicidal Matt paint is a water-based fungicidal formula designed to inhibit mould growth while remaining washable and easy to maintain.
Benjamin Moore Aura Interior Matt Â
Our Aura Interior Matt is a premium-quality paint specially formulated to resist mould and mildew growth in humid areas such as bathrooms and spas. This innovative, durable formula can handle being washed, wiped and scrubbed in high humidity areas with a beautiful matt finish. It’s also available in an eggshell finish.
Designer Durable Matt Paints
We supply a range of premium designer paints in washable formulas.
Little Greene Intelligent Matt Emulsion
The Little Greene Intelligent Matt Emulsion is a water-based formula that features Intelligent Grip technology to create a wipeable, scrub-resistant surface across multiple interior surfaces. Choose from a range of designer, low-VOC shades to revamp interior spaces.
Farrow & Ball Dead Flat
Our Farrow & Ball Dead Flat paint is the flattest matt finish in the Farrow & Ball range, offering a fully scuff-resistant and scrubbable finish. This makes it perfect for busy areas of the home like hallways, staircases and living areas. This multi-surface paint can be used on interior walls, woodwork and metal, including radiators.Â
Paint and Paper Library Architects Matt
The Paint and Paper Library Architects Matt formula is a self-priming matt emulsion delivering strong abrasion resilience and washability with reduced preparation time. This fast-drying, ultra-flat finish is available in various designer shades.
High-Coverage Wall Paints for Heavy Use
Specially formulated for busy areas, these durable wall paints offer excellent stain coverage and resistance. This makes it ideal in heavy-use spaces ranging from offices to schools.Â
Most washable wall paints in our selection can be applied using a brush, roller, or spray system, depending on the surface and finish you choose.
Ben Interior MattÂ
Ben Interior Matt is a water-based durable paint that offers a tough coating which can be washed and wiped clean repeatedly with a sponge or cloth. Scuff-resistant and great for touch-ups, this low-VOC formula delivers a mid-sheen matt finish.Â
Johnstone’s Trade StainAway Matt
This StainAway Matt formula helps prevent common household stains from penetrating the surface. This stain-blocking formula is fast-drying and doesn’t require a primer.
Specialist Washable Paints for Challenging Wall Conditions
Tikkurila Luja 7
The hygiene-approved Tikkurila Luja 7 is an acrylic matt designed to resist aggressive cleaning in high-humidity or specialist environments like saunas, bathrooms and swimming pools. This anti-mould and microbial formula is also food safe and hospital-certified, making it perfect for diverse commercial wall applications.
Tikkurila Optiva Matt 5
Tikkurila Optiva Matt 5Â is a zero-VOC durable matt offering excellent resistance to dirt and repeated washing in busy interiors. This latex paint is well-suited to busy environments like offices and hallways.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Use these answers to help you choose the right wipeable paint for your walls.
Yes! We sell so many white emulsion paints, we've dedicated a full section to it so you can easily browse and buy your perfect paint.
Yes. Standard emulsions can stand up to stains or wear when wiped, while washable finishes are built to handle repetitive washing. These formulas deter marks, spills and everyday dirt, allowing for easy cleaning without damaging the colour or finish.
Need help choosing the right washable wall paint? Get in touch for expert guidance from our friendly team.
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