Which paint??? No seriously

[Beefpotnoodle]

Hi, I've had built a massive 5m long 2m high MDF entertainment system/storage unit. It's big so I only want to paint it correctly the first time! I've painted a smaller unit before in gloss, two coats after two coats of primer, felt like weeks of my life and fumes!!!!
This one has been primed with Leyland acrylic white paint. I believe I need to go acrylic on top, is that correct?
And as I have kids I assume I should go for a eggshell up to gloss for the finish to add durability (will need to be degreased from crayons etc).
Should I stick with Leyland brand?
I had a quick look at other posts but didn't really answer my questions.
Thanks for any suggestions/help

 

[JP_]

I don't know about paint, but that unit looks awesome!

 

[chasingmytail]

From kitchen experience use oil based. I used a waterbased on my kitchen after 123 and its chipped where the users nails have picked it. Especially with children. It looks an absolute mess. I would look down the route of professional oil based primer then topcoat like a solvent based Tikkurlia Everal or better. I def would drop the use of Leyland and def no gloss. The finish needs to be good with mini rollers and fine brushes.

 

[chasingmytail]

You need to shop at a Rabats or similar paint shop. If you look at Painters Pitshop they constantly use Benjamin Moore paints for gloss ScuffX etc. The issue is that is going to cost you.

 

[Wayners]

Scuff-x eggshell.
Looks like brewers will start to stock.

 

[sxturbo]

Benjamin Moore again for this.

I certainly wouldn't use oil based paint, it's horrible stuff

 

[Chivas69]

Maybe dulux diamond eggshell? It's water based but much tougher than most paints!