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Specialist Finishes
Doors and book shelves in For sympathetic decorating of historic and traditional properties, our specialist finishes are the essential ingredients for creating an authentic look
Dead Flat
Dead Flat is a traditional, very flat matt finish, suited best to interior wood, plaster and metal surfaces, and comes in all 132 of our colours. This finish is the modern answer to ‘flatted lead’ used in the second quarter of the 18th century and is chosen today to either make a design statement, or when attempting to authentically replicate the traditional look of a period property. Perfectly suited to less busy areas, Dead Flat has an exceptionally matt, elegant finish.
Dead Flat is:
- Very flat matt finish, 2% sheen level
- Quick drying
- Eco-friendly, minimal VOC
- Water based, low odour and safe for children and pets
KEY INFORMATION
| Use | Interior woodwork, plaster and metal including radiators | |
| Colours available | 132 | |
| Sheen level | 2% | |
| Drying time | Dry in 2 hours, repaint in 4 hours |
Available tin sizes and coverage (m2)
750ml: 9m2
2.5litres: 30m2
5litres: 60m2
Casein Distemper
Casein Distemper is a very flat matt finish best suited to traditional and historical properties. In 131 of our colours, it offers a sympathetic finish, creates an authentic look and allows interior plaster walls and ceilings to ‘breathe’.
Casein Distemper is:
- Very flat matt finish, 2% sheen level
- Quick drying
- Highly breathable
- Eco-friendly, low VOC
- Water based and low odour NB: Casein Distemper is not washable or wipeable
KEY INFORMATION
| Use | Interior plaster walls and ceilings | |
| Colours available | 131 | |
| Sheen level | 2% | |
| Drying time | Dry in 2 hours, recoat in 4 hours |
Available tin sizes and coverage (m2)
2.5litres: 32m2
5litres: 65m2
Soft Distemper
Soft Distemper is our simple, traditional distemper that uses natural resins to create a very flat and exquisitely powdery finish. Available in 63 of our colours, this specialist finish perfectly suits fine plasterwork and delicate surfaces, as it can be easily removed to maintain more intricate details.
Low VOC content. Not washable or wipeable.
Soft Distemper is:
- Very flat matt finish, 2% sheen level
- Quick drying
- Eco-friendly, minimal VOC
- Water based and low odour
- Easy to remove for detailing NB: Soft Distemper is not washable or wipeable
KEY INFORMATION
| Use | Interior ceilings and fine plasterwork to retain detailing | |
| Colours available | 63 | |
| Sheen level | 2% | |
| Drying time | 2 hours | |
| Recoat time | N/A |
Available tin sizes and coverage (m2)
5litres: 65m2
Limewash
Limewash is our highly breathable specialist finish suited to the interior or exterior walls and ceilings of traditional and historic buildings, available in 77 of our colours. This paint bonds itself to the underlying layer and becomes part of the building itself. Limewash is a sympathetic finish that allows traditional walls and ceilings to ‘breathe’. When using this finish, we recommend that you speak to a painter or decorator as specialist knowledge is needed for application.
Limewash is:
- Very flat matt finish, 2% sheen level
- Quick drying
- Highly breathable
- Eco-friendly, minimal VOC
- Water based and low odour
KEY INFORMATION
| Use | Use Interior walls and ceilings and external walls | |
| Colours available | 77 | |
| Sheen level | 2% | |
| Drying time | Dry in 3 hours, recoat in 12 hours |
Available tin sizes and coverage (m2)
5litres: Varies on conditions
