Is semi gloss paint the best choice for a 4 year olds room and when I paint?

being the walls are already white and in great shape do I have to use a primer?Is semi gloss paint the best choice for a 4 year olds room and when I paint?
they have specific kids room paint available, it's washable and durable. 1 gallon should be fine as long as you're not trying to cover up a darker color or if your color is very dark it will take a couple coats.Is semi gloss paint the best choice for a 4 year olds room and when I paint?
First of all if the walls are shiny you will need to lightly sand it. Then prime it and then paint it.


Please be careful not to use regular paint on your childs room. You need to use a odorless paint and NO EG on it like for example EcoShield which is made from Dunn Edwards Paints is considered the best since it is always used in hospitals and schools. One gallon wil do around 350sq ft. depends if you roll, brush or spray.


Also remember that semi gloss is only used on bathrooms and kitchens. You can go one step lower and go with eggshell or low sheen.
Semi glosss is only the shiney surface. It will wash good. You shouldnt need to prime unless you are covering stains. one gallon will probably cover the room if its just a small bedroom. Too much is not better. Just get good coverage.