Our Paint Finishes | A Handy Guide
Welcome to our handy guide on paint finishes! We know that choosing the right finish for your walls, furniture, or exterior can make all the difference in the final look and feel. Here’s everything you need to know about our eco-friendly paint finishes and which one is perfect for your project. If in any doubt, please contact our friendly, and knowledgeable Sales Team on 01258 841310, and we'll help you choose the correct finishes.
Emulsion | Flat Matt Finish
Flat matt emulsion paint is ideal for any interior wall or ceiling surface, providing great coverage and high durability. Our flat matt emulsion paint is virtually VOC free meaning that it contains no harmful chemicals or toxic substances, the lack of solvents means it has an ultra low odour. It provides a rich, luxurious finish with a low sheen level of 2-5% sheen.
It’s great for creating a soft, sophisticated look and is ideal for areas where you want to minimise reflection and highlight the richness of your paint colour.
- Where to Use It: Bedrooms, living rooms, dining rooms, and ceilings.
- Best Feature: Absorbs light, hides imperfections.
Coverage
14m2 per litre per coat. Please note, coverage is dependent on absorbency of the substrate and application technique. We recommend two coats of our flat matt finish paint to ensure a flawless finish.
Other information
Touch dry time: 30 minutes
Recoat time: 4 hours
Sheen level: 2-5%
Ultra Low VOC: <1g/litre
Emissions: Indoor Air Comfort Gold
Rub Resistance: Class 1
Kitchen & Bathroom Emulsion | Soft Sheen
Our eco emulsion kitchen and bathroom soft sheen paint is perfect for any interior wall or ceiling in rooms that contain an increased moisture level. Our soft sheen paint is more water resistant, and offers high durability - making it ideal for kitchens, bathrooms and any high traffic household areas such as hallways and commercial spaces. Our soft sheen paint provides c15% sheen which has an opulent finish.
It has a subtle sheen without being too shiny, which makes it more durable than a Matt finish. It’s great for rooms that need a balance of style and durability.
- Where to Use It: Kitchens, bathrooms, and hallways.
- Best Feature: Washable and more hard-wearing, making it suitable for high-traffic areas.
Other information
Touch dry time: 30 minutes
Recoat time: 4 hours
Sheen level: 12-15%
Ultra Low VOC: <1g/litre
Emissions: Indoor Air Comfort Gold
Rub Resistance: Class 1
Interior Wood / Metal Paint | Eggshell
Our water-based interior wood and metal eggshell paint is ideal for any wood trim surface such as door frames and skirting boards inside. Our paint can also be used on metal surfaces such as radiators and pipes. We offer a water-based paint with an eggshell finish that contains ultra low VOC meaning that it is eco-friendly. Our paint contains a low sheen of between 10-15% making it perfect for any household interior wood trim or metal surface.
Eggshell sits somewhere between Matt and Satin. It has a subtle sheen without being too shiny, which makes it more durable than a Matt finish. It’s great for rooms that need a balance of style and durability.
- Where to Use It: Panelling, wood trim, woodwork, radiators and doors.
- Best Feature: Washable and more hard-wearing, making it suitable for high-traffic areas.
Other information
Touch dry time: 30 minutes
Recoat time: 4 hours
Sheen level: 12-15%
Ultra Low VOC: <1g/litre
Exterior Wood / Metal Paint | Eggshell
Our water-based exterior wood and metal eggshell eggshell paint is ideal for any wood trim surface such as door frames and skirting boards outside. Our paint can also be used on metal surfaces. Our paint contains a low sheen of between 10-15% making it perfect for any household exterior wood trim or metal surface.
Our Exterior finish is specially formulated to withstand the elements, providing a durable, weather-resistant coating that protects against sun, wind, and rain. It’s perfect for painting outdoor walls, fences, or garden furniture.
- Where to Use It: Exterior wood trim, windows, doors, fences, garden furniture.
- Best Feature: Long-lasting protection with a range of beautiful colours.
Other information
Touch dry time: 30 minutes
Recoat time: 4 hours
Sheen level: 12-15%
Ultra Low VOC: <30g/litre
Note: We provide no guarantee for last or finish unless our primer undercoat has been used prior to paint application. Oil and water do not mix and therefore our primer is recommended to be used prior to paint application when overlaying on an oil based surface. Water-based interior and exterior paints are subject to negatively affected consistency and overall application when exposed to certain weather conditions and temperatures which is why they are required to be kept at an ambient temperature. We recommend that paint is only applied in dry weather conditions and application does not take place when the weather is under 10 degrees.
Not recommended for kitchen cabinets - please contact us for other recommendations and further assistance on this matter.
Interior / Exterior Primer / Undercoat
Our water-based interior and exterior primer/undercoat is an adhesion primer containing a stick-to-anything-formula. This means that it can be used on any unprimed surfaces such as wood, metal, MDF and any existing oil based products. We recommend sanding the surface first, then applying one coat of Primer / Undercoat and for it to be used in conjunction (as a two-part system) with our water-based Wood / Metal Eggshell paint for the best results.
Other information
Touch dry time: 30 minutes
Recoat time: 4 hours
Sheen level: N/A
Ultra Low VOC: <30g/litre
Primer / Sealer (Walls & Ceilings)
Our water-based Primer / Sealer for walls and ceilings provides high quality adhesion, seals porous surfaces and enhances paint durability. Our primer and sealer is the perfect base prior to paint application and is ideal for both walls and ceilings. It ensures a smooth and long-lasting finish which improves paint coverage and easy application. It is ideally used on fresh plaster. The Primer / Sealer has low opacity and is translucent by nature.
Other information
Touch dry time: 30 minutes
Recoat time: 4 hours
Dilution: 3 parts water to 1 part Primer / Sealer
Ultra Low VOC: <1g/litre
Masonry Paint
Our water-based masonry paint provides high quality coating for exterior surfaces such as concrete and render. Our masonry paints offer high durability and strong weather resistance meaning that it is long lasting. Our paint contains a breathable formula which allows moisture to escape, preventing water ingress, reducing cracks and damage risk. Our paint provides vibrant and long-lasting colours which are easy to apply and requires minimal maintenance.
We recommend that paint is only applied in dry weather conditions and application does not take place when the weather is under 10 degrees.
Our Masonry finish is specially formulated to withstand the elements, providing a durable, weather-resistant coating that protects against sun, wind, and rain. It’s perfect for painting outdoor walls, render and treated brickwork.
- Where to Use It: Exterior walls, render, and treated brick.
- Best Feature: Long-lasting protection in a range of beautiful colours
Other information
Touch dry time: 30 minutes
Recoat time: 4 hours
Sheen level: 12-15%
Ultra Low VOC: <1g/litre
Please use all paints within 6 months of purchase.
