{"id":101367,"date":"2024-05-15T17:19:32","date_gmt":"2024-05-15T17:19:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.greenterior.hu\/?page_id=101367"},"modified":"2024-05-15T20:27:38","modified_gmt":"2024-05-15T20:27:38","slug":"https-www-greenterior-hu-en-advice-hub-paint-faqs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.greenterior.hu\/en\/https-www-greenterior-hu-en-advice-hub-paint-faqs\/","title":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.greenterior.hu\/en\/advice-hub\/paint-faqs"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"101367\" class=\"elementor elementor-101367\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"porto-full-no-gap elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-ba0022f elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"ba0022f\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-d65b5e8\" data-id=\"d65b5e8\" data-element_type=\"column\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b49a662 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"b49a662\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! 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elementor - v3.23.0 - 05-08-2024 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Paint: Frequently Asked<br>\n Questions\n<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-916c54f elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"916c54f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/section>\r\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-b9a05bb elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"b9a05bb\" data-element_type=\"section\">\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-92fa8ca\" data-id=\"92fa8ca\" data-element_type=\"column\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c3dc72e elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"c3dc72e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bb49e36 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"bb49e36\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Colour Advice<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cb359bc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cb359bc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.23.0 - 05-08-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Can you recommend matching\/complementary colours?<\/strong><\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Each of our paints and wallpapers features complementary colours so you can create a coordinated scheme.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\">On our website, each paint shade and wallpaper colourway features three coordinating colours. You can also find three complementary colour swatches for each design in our wallpaper books.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\">You can also find colour advice in our &#8216;Little Book of Colour&#8217; a compact colour tool which allows you to combine and coordinate Little Greene colours with confidence. The book contains all 191 Little Greene colours with a breakdown of the pigments used to create them and provides related whites, neutrals, coordinating, accent &amp; dark colour suggestions for each shade on the colour card making it easy to create a harmonious, beautiful colour scheme.\u00a0<\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\">For personalised colour advice, our showrooms provide a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlegreene.eu\/colour-consultation\">Colour Consultancy<\/a>\u00a0service.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\">We also provide a Bespoke Colour Consultancy service for projects that require a more specialised approach. Our Colour Specialist, Simon Hutchinson provides a\u00a0bespoke colour advice and personal colour creation service.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Can you recommend a colour for a specific room?<\/strong><\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\">For personalised colour advice, our showrooms provide a\u00a0Colour Consultancy\u00a0service.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\">We also provide a Bespoke Colour Consultancy service for projects that require a more specialised approach. Our Colour Specialist, Simon Hutchinson provides a bespoke colour advice and personal colour creation service.<\/p><h6 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\"><strong>Can you provide an RAL code for your colours?<\/strong><\/span><\/h6><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Unfortunately, we are unable to provide either a RAL or BS reference, as we are unable to match our colours.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h6 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\"><strong>Viewing paints on the green terior website?<\/strong><\/span><\/h6><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Depending on the device used and screen resolution, the paint colours depicted on the website can appear slightly different to the paint when applied to a surface.\u00a0We do recommend testing a colour before purchase to ensure you are happy with the final result.\u00a0<\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\">We are unable to accept returns as each can is freshly tinted to order.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\">\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/section>\r\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d9becd7 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"d9becd7\" data-element_type=\"section\">\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3dbe618\" data-id=\"3dbe618\" data-element_type=\"column\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8cf1233 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8cf1233\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Samples<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-39dcbe4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"39dcbe4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\"><strong>Can I purchase sample pots in any finish?<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Sample Pots are available in our most popular finish,\u00a0Absolute Matt Emulsion\u00a0&#8211; perfect for testing colour on your own walls.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\">We would advise painting the colour onto an A4 swatch and moving it around the room throughout the day. This will show you how the colour will appear in different lights.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>You can watch our video on using sample pots here.<\/strong><\/p><h6 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Can I purchase sample pots in 250ml or just 60ml<\/span>?<\/strong><\/h6><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">All of our paint sample pots are poured by hand and come in 60ml tester pots.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h6 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\"><strong>What&#8217;s the difference between The Little Book of Colour and the Colour Album?<\/strong><\/span><\/h6><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Our\u00a0Colour Album\u00a0features A5 sheets painted with all 198 colours, to give a large, accurate colour sample. The Colour Album is ideal for professional use, for interior designers or in showrooms.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\">The Little Book of Colour\u00a0is a comprehensive colour tool with suggestions for using colours together. The Little Book of Colour is designed to help you combine and coordinate Little Greene colours with confidence.\u00a0<\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\">\u00a0<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/section>\r\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3a03206 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3a03206\" data-element_type=\"section\">\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-9e6c47a\" data-id=\"9e6c47a\" data-element_type=\"column\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a8b7328 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a8b7328\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Paint Finish<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-56cb124 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"56cb124\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h6 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\"><strong>What&#8217;s the difference between Absolute Matt and Intelligent Matt ?<\/strong><\/span><\/h6><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Absolute Matt Emulsion\u00a0is our original classic flat paint for walls and has the most matt finish offered by any Little Greene paint.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Intelligent Matt Emulsion\u00a0is the most popular of our \u2018Intelligent Paints\u2019 family and is more durable and completely washable \u2013 perfect for high traffic areas.<\/p><h6 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\"><strong>What&#8217;s the difference between water-based and oil-based paint?<\/strong><\/span><\/h6><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Water-based paints are thinner and therefore dry quicker than oil-based alternatives, they also have a lower VOC (volatile organic compounds) content and are therefore more eco-friendly.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\">With a nine hundred year pedigree, oil-based paints have long been recognised as the classic finish for woodwork. By forming a deeper bond with the surface than is possible with a quick-drying paint, traditional oil-based recipes are renowned for their increased longevity, excellent flow and smooth finish.\u00a0<\/p><h6 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\"><strong>What should I use to paint kitchen cupboards?<\/strong><\/span><\/h6><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Our\u00a0Intelligent Satinwood\u00a0paint is the perfect choice for\u00a0painting kitchen cabinets, as it is hard-wearing and washable.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Alternatively, for a lower sheen finish, choose\u00a0Intelligent Eggshell.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Please note that specific preparation and priming information will be dependent upon the nature of the substrate and the presence of any existing finish or treatment. Please contact our Customer Service department for more details.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Read our full advice article on\u00a0Kitchen Decor.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><h6 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\"><strong>Do you sell paint suitable for wood?<\/strong><\/span><\/h6><p style=\"text-align: center;\">For painting wood, including skirting boards and kitchen cabinets, we would recommend the quick-drying, hard-wearing\u00a0Intelligent Satinwood. For a lower sheen finish,\u00a0Intelligent Eggshell\u00a0makes a suitable alternative.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\">To paint wooden flooring, choose our revolutionary water-based\u00a0Intelligent Floor Paint. With a drying time of just two hours, life can continue virtually seamlessly.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><h6 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Can I paint melamine or plastic surfaces?<\/span><\/strong><\/h6><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Melamine can be painted if thoroughly sanded and then primed with our\u00a0Intelligent All Surface Primer (ASP). You can then apply two coats of our\u00a0Intelligent Satinwood\u00a0finish.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><h6 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\"><strong>What type of paint can be used on radiators?<\/strong><\/span><\/h6><p style=\"text-align: center;\">For painting radiators, we recommended using Little Greene\u00a0Intelligent Satinwood\u00a0or\u00a0Intelligent Gloss. Unlike all modern day solvent-based paints, they are guaranteed not to yellow upon exposure to heat.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\">If you are applying paint directly to bare metal, or painting over a radically different colour beneath, use\u00a0Intelligent ASP\u00a0to build up coverage and maximise adhesion. This robust water-based primer is available in a wide range of colours with a drying time of just two hours.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Read our full advice article on\u00a0Painting Radiators.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><h6 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\"><strong>Is your paint low odour, non-toxic and safe for children?<\/strong><\/span><\/h6><p style=\"text-align: center;\">All our water-based paints are low odour.\u00a0Our most environmentally-friendly paints, our Intelligent paints, have all been certified as Child Safe under EN 71-3:2019 (also known as the Toy Paint Regulations).<\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\">This certification includes:\u00a0<\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Intelligent Matt Emulsion<\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Intelligent Eggshell<\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Intelligent Gloss<\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Intelligent ASP\u00a0(all surface primer)<\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Intelligent Satinwood<\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Intelligent Floor Paint<\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Please consult the\u00a0product data sheets\u00a0for further detail.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><h6 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\"><strong>What paint is best for painting a bathroom?<\/strong><\/span><\/h6><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Formulated to resist moisture, staining and general wear and tear,\u00a0Intelligent Eggshell\u00a0has a tough yet subtle finish. It is a superb paint for bathroom walls, especially for rooms which may have limited extraction or suffer from condensation.<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Read our full advice article on\u00a0Painting a Bathroom.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><h6 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\"><strong>Do you sell floor paint?<\/strong><\/span><\/h6><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Intelligent Floor Paint\u00a0is a revolutionary water-based alternative, with a slightly lower sheen level. This durable, washable paint is low odour and dry within just two hours.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Painting the floor is an easy yet dramatic way to change the feel of a room and, with most of the Little Greene colour range at your fingertips, you can be as bold or as subtle as you like.<\/p><h6 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\"><strong>Does your external masonry paint have a minimum temperature for us?<\/strong><\/span><\/h6><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Intelligent Masonry Paint\u00a0should not be applied to surfaces when the ambient temperature is below 5 degrees or if there is a risk of rain during application or drying. Avoid painting in full sun or on warm surfaces.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\">For best results, always attempt to time the painting of a given elevation prior to exposure to direct sunlight.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><h6 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\"><strong>How do I paint a cast iron bath?<\/strong><\/span><\/h6><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Ensure that the external cast iron bath surface is thoroughly clean and rust free. Apply one or two coats of our\u00a0Intelligent ASP &#8211; All Surface Primer.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Then apply your chosen colour using\u00a0Intelligent Gloss\u00a0or\u00a0Intelligent Eggshell\u00a0(highly recommended).\u00a0<\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Please consult individual\u00a0product data sheets\u00a0for further information on surface preparation, application and drying times.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-12a4d7b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"12a4d7b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Undercoat<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c1d5d4f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c1d5d4f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h6 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\"><strong>Which primer\/undercoat do I need?<\/strong><\/span><\/h6><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Order an undercoat in the same colour as your chosen top coat to achieve the best finish possible.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\">We recommend Little Greene\u00a0Intelligent ASP\u00a0(water-based) for all interior and exterior priming, and for sealing wallboard, concrete, brick, woodwork, metals or plaster. Please be aware that the Intelligent ASP will be lighter than your chosen topcoat.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Read our full advice article about\u00a0Choosing the Correct Primer or Undercoat for your Project.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\">\u00a0<\/p><h6 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\"><strong>What is the benefit of undercoat? (Compared to another layer of paint)<\/strong><\/span><\/h6><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Using an\u00a0undercoat\u00a0will ensure full depth of colour of your chosen paint colour. Undercoat is vital to seal unpainted surfaces or prepare the surface for painting.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\">If you are transitioning from a dark to a light colour, the undercoat has properties which will help obliterate the colour beneath before applying the top coat.\u00a0<\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\">\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a90eaa3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a90eaa3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Paint Coverage<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4844438 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4844438\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h6 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\"><strong>What is the average coverage of a tin of paint?<\/strong><\/span><\/h6><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Paint coverage varies according to the chosen finish and the texture and porosity of the surface being painted.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Based on a single coat, you can expect an average coverage of 14 square metres per litre for\u00a0Intelligent ASP,\u00a0Absolute Matt Emulsion,\u00a0Intelligent Matt Emulsion,\u00a0Intelligent Eggshell\u00a0and\u00a0Intelligent Gloss.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\">For use on wood and floorboards,\u00a0Intelligent Satinwood\u00a0and\u00a0Intelligent Floor Paint\u00a0should both cover 12 square meters per litre.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\">More specialist paints have a wider variance in coverage:\u00a0Intelligent Masonry Paint\u00a0covers around 13 square metres per litre,\u00a0Distemper\u00a0covers 15 square metres per litre and\u00a0Limewash\u00a0covers an average area of 6 square metres per litre as is soaks into the porous stone.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\">\u00a0<\/p><h6 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\"><strong>How many coats of paint should I use?<\/strong><\/span><\/h6><p style=\"text-align: center;\">There are conditions specific to your project that can affect this, but we would always recommend a minimum of two coats.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Our paints have excellent coverage; they are formulated on a high-opacity base and contain up to 40% more pigment than many ordinary paints. Using a tinted\u00a0Primer Undercoat\u00a0will significantly help you achieve a full and accurate depth of colour, whilst also priming the surface underneath.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\">\u00a0<\/p><h6 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\"><strong>How long should I leave paint to dry between coats?<\/strong><\/span><\/h6><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Please refer to the\u00a0technical data sheet\u00a0for your chosen paint finish for drying time.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\">\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dffc1ea elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"dffc1ea\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Application<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-103a4b1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"103a4b1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h6 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\"><strong>Is your paint suitable to apply by roller?<\/strong><\/span><\/h6><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Our paint can be applied using traditional brushes or rollers, depending on the desired final appearance.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Rollers provide a smooth uniform finish on well-prepared walls; whereas paint brushes can be useful for edging and uneven surfaces.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\">For further information about application of each paint type, see the\u00a0detailed product data sheets.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\">\u00a0<\/p><h6 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\"><strong>Can your paint be applied with a spray canister?<\/strong><\/span><\/h6><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Some of our paint finishes can be thinned (with the addition of 5-25% clean water) suitable for application using a spray canister.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\">For further information about each specific paint finish, please\u00a0see the\u00a0detailed product data sheets.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\">\u00a0<\/p><h6 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\"><strong>How long must I wait before painting over new plaster?<\/strong><\/span><\/h6><p style=\"text-align: center;\">We recommend leaving a fresh plaster skim for at least four weeks, as the plaster needs to be completely dry before applying paint.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\">For new, fully plastered walls, allow at least six months for the plaster to dry thoroughly.\u00a0<\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\">\u00a0<\/p><h6 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">What paint should I use on lime plaster walls?<\/span><\/strong><\/h6><p style=\"text-align: center;\">For painting internal lime plaster walls or walls that require a breathable finish, we would advise using\u00a0Distemper.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\">For exterior walls that are old and damp,\u00a0Limewash\u00a0is a very traditional finish, used to decorate and protect porous stone and lime-rendered surfaces. Like Distemper, Limewash is a breathable finish. Unlike paint, limewash penetrates the surface and the colour is built up by applying successive coats.\u00a0<\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\">\u00a0<\/p><h6 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\"><strong>What should I use to clean my paint brushes?<\/strong><\/span><\/h6><p style=\"text-align: center;\">For water based paints, use water to clean your paint brushes.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\">\u00a0<\/p><h6 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\"><strong>Can I touch up the wall after the paint has been applied?<\/strong><\/span><\/h6><p style=\"text-align: center;\">We wouldn\u2019t recommend touching up the wall following the application of the paint as there can be a slight variation between batches of our shades. We would always recommend repainting the larger area<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-24f4e5f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"24f4e5f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Archived Colours<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d048217 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d048217\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h6 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\"><strong>Can I still order colours that are not on the colour card?<\/strong><\/span><\/h6><p style=\"text-align: center;\">At Little Greene we never discontinue a colour, however we will remove colours from the current colour card to make way for new shade. We keep all these colours archived.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\">You can order\u00a0Archive Colours\u00a0in a 250ml sample pot by calling our Customer Services team on 0161 230 0880 or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlegreene.eu\/paint\/colour\/archive\">browsing online<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0a353e5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0a353e5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Ethics\n<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0359690 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0359690\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h6 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\"><strong>Are your paints cruelty free?<\/strong><\/span><\/h6><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Little Greene has not, and never will commission or support animal testing.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\">All our paint finishes are free from any animal derived products. We always source the highest quality materials with our environmental and ethical values in mind.\u00a0<\/p><h6 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\"><strong>What is a VOC?<\/strong><\/span><\/h6><p style=\"text-align: center;\">VOC stands for Volatile Organic Compound and these contribute to atmospheric pollution when they evaporate (while you&#8217;re painting). There are chemicals used in all industries that are classified as VOCs, from paints and building materials to soaps and cleaning products.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\">As a rule of thumb, water based paints generally very little VOCs, whilst traditional oil based paints contain some, but in very insignificant levels. If you suffer with asthma it\u2019s definitely worth choosing a zero VOC paint, otherwise the decision is usually just a preference for one type of paint over another.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Find out more about VOCs in paint from\u00a0our guide.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a2982c1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"a2982c1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/section>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Paint: Frequently Asked Questions Colour Advice Can you recommend matching\/complementary colours? Each of our paints and wallpapers features complementary colours so you can create a coordinated scheme. On our website, each paint shade and wallpaper colourway features three coordinating colours. You can also find three complementary colour swatches for each design in our wallpaper books. 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