Furniture, Wood and Cabinetry Finishing - lacquer paint on furniture

This question is in regards to my recent question. If the original factory paint was most likely lacquer, and latex didn't seem to be working out wellfor me(since I didn't prep properly), might I be able to use lacquer paint or should I stick to perhaps the oil paint? I am looking for paint to use on a child's bedroom set and I'd like it to last a long long time. Would latex serve me well or should I use oil and lacquer. Thanks so much for your help! I greatly appreciate it!

The good semigloss latex enamels are quite durable, but for that little edge in durability I'd go with the oil. The latex products are getting better (as far as durability is concerned), but I still prefer oil.

You might want to look at the exterior (house paint) oil based products. They cost more, but it stands to reason they're tougher - they're made for the outside of a house...

Then I assume that applying lacquer paint is not an option? I'm just thinking in terms of long term durability, just like the original factory paint.
Thanks!

Denise:

First, lacquer 'paint' is nothing more than lacquer with color added - it's not the most durable finish. Ordinary latex interior semigloss is much more durable by comparison.

An oil based house paint is the most durable finish readily available for an opaque finish.