What type of latex paint should I use to paint my kitchen?

I have a small kitchen I want to paint red, but I'm not sure whether to use satin or gloss latex paint. Does anyone have any input on what finish is best for kitchens and whether a particular finish affects some colors more than others?What type of latex paint should I use to paint my kitchen?
There is a special paint made especially for kitchens and bathrooms... All paint companies make it. Kitchens and bathrooms are high humidity rooms and this paint keeps mold from forming in your kitchen. Definitely go with this. And hurrah, it's latex! Just make certain that if you have oil paint already on the walls or don't know if it's oil or latex, then you should prime with oil based primer. You can paint with latex over oil based primer but you can't paint latex paint over oil paint as it will peel, scratch and chip off easily. Oil and water don't mix... the primer is also part glue so anything sticks to it.





Also, if you're painting red, have your primer tinted to match the paint. This will keep you from having to paint 3, 4 or 5 coats of paint as red is one of a few colors that are hard to paint well over white....





If your walls are bumpy, have nicks and stuff, then go with as low a shine as possible in your paint. Think satin instead of gloss, be it high or semi, as glossy paint shows all defects in the wall more. Bright colors (such as red) also show defects more... which means you'll be disappointed if you choose a high gloss paint.





You'll also want to wash all of your walls and ceiling before you apply any paint. Do this with liquid TSP, which you'll find at any home hardware store. TSP removes ALL grease and grime which will keep your paint from adhering properly. Use liquid TSP instead of powder. The powder is harder to mix, is toxic and you'll have to rinse after. You won't have these problems with the liquid version.








Enjoy your new kitchen!What type of latex paint should I use to paint my kitchen?
Likely, your landlord will have painted white with either a flat paint or a matte white. If that is the case, you'll only need to paint your color. Make sure you check if the paint is oil that he put on.... If the paint has any gloss in it, you'll still need to prime...

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neither. use eggshell it works with jsut about anything! or maybe a semi-gloss
gloss is easier to clean for baths and kitchens, but with red, I'd go satin.
I used a satin red paint in my kitchen. Preparation is more important than the paint in this case. Be sure to give the walls a good cleaning, let dry, then use a tinted primer.