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Paint around sink area in kitchen

We have finally decided on a paint colour for our kitchen, but it isn't one of those wipeable kitchen types. Now, we only have one row of tiles around our sink , and there will be some water splashing onto the painted area. Is there something I could put on top the paint to make it more water resistant? I was thinking clear varnish, but this will make it look shiny which we don't want.
Thanks.

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  • nickj_2
    nickj_2 Posts: 7,052 Forumite
    get a wipeable paint - if you use waterbased eggshell it has a sheen rather than a shine
  • chivers1977
    chivers1977 Posts: 1,499 Forumite
    Misgrace who is a professional decorator told me to buy Dulux endurance as I have just an upstand and I can vouch for it!
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  • majjie
    majjie Posts: 282 Forumite
    Varnish doesn't have to be shiny - you can get matt varnish
    I write blogs about kitchens ... and I design kitchens for a living ... I just love kitchens!
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