Advice
Choosing a finish
Start with what you're painting, then how much sheen you'd like. Four paints, seven finishes, from a 3% flat matt to an 85% gloss.
Our paints
What are you painting?
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Every finish compared
| Finish | Sheen | Coverage | Touch dry | Recoat | Inside or out | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marble Matt | 15 m² per litre | 1 to 2 hours | 3 to 4 hours | Inside | Walls and ceilings, including kitchens and bathrooms | |
| Multi-Surface Dead Matt | 14 m² per litre | 1 to 2 hours | 3 to 4 hours | Inside and out | Woodwork, metal and walls, for a completely flat colour drench | |
| Multi-Surface Eggshell | 14 m² per litre | 1 to 2 hours | 3 to 4 hours | Inside and out | Woodwork, kitchen cupboards, furniture and radiators | |
| Multi-Surface Satin | 14 m² per litre | 1 to 2 hours | 3 to 4 hours | Inside and out | Woodwork and metal, with a soft lustre | |
| Multi-Surface Gloss | 14 m² per litre | 1 to 2 hours | 3 to 4 hours | Inside and out | Woodwork and metal, with a traditional high shine | |
| Floor Paint | 15 m² per litre | 2 to 3 hours | 3 to 4 hours | Inside | Wooden floors, but not concrete or cement | |
| Masonry Paint | 15 m² per litre | 1 to 2 hours | 4 hours | Outside | Outside walls, brickwork and render, but not limewash or lime render |
Coverage is per coat; two coats are recommended. Drying times are in normal conditions and take longer when it's cool or humid. Figures from each paint's technical data sheet.
Before you paint
Getting it right
Prime bare surfaces
Bare wood, metal and new plaster need a primer first, so your topcoat sticks and goes further.
Shop primersHow much?
Work out how much paint you need for any finish.
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Preparation and application, step by step.
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Preparation and application guidance for every finish.
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