Painting a desk - what type paint?

lilbuzz

I have just sanded an old desk in preparation for painting. I then used Kilz primer on it. What type of paint should I use to cover it now?

poppameth

Was it oil based Kilz or latex? I'd put an oil finish on a desk. It'll take the abuse better.

slickshift

Yes, we'll need to know which Kilz to answer you properly

lilbuzz

I misspoke. It was BIN shellac based primer.

slickshift

Ah...an excellent choice
You are pretty much wide open for your paint choices, most anything can go over that stuff
But I'd suggest an enamel if possible
-More durable than just plain paint

A waterborne enamel such as Satin Impervo (Ben Moore) or Pro Classic (Sherwin Williams) would be a great choice

They also come in oil-based form, which have a slight edge in durability, but are slightly harder to use, have higher VOCs, and require solvents to clean up

Either/or would be good depending on what you feel comfortable with