This Frenchic Al Fresco Multipurpose Paint in Smudge Grey is ideal for DIY enthusiasts and professionals seeking a versatile, hardwearing solution for both indoor and outdoor projects. Its key benefit lies in its all-in-one self-priming and self-sealing properties, delivering a durable matte finish on a wide range of surfaces. A key consideration is the requirement for a minimum of two coats to achieve optimal durability and coverage, particularly on porous surfaces.
Multipurpose Application: Suitable for a broad spectrum of indoor and outdoor surfaces, including furniture, woodwork, laminate, metal, uPVC, and kitchen cupboards.
Weatherproof & Hardwearing: Engineered to withstand outdoor elements and daily wear, providing a durable matte finish.
Self-Priming & Self-Sealing: Eliminates the need for separate primers or sealers, streamlining your painting process.
Water-Based Formula: Easy to clean up with water, contributing to a more pleasant painting experience.
Child-Safe Certification: EN71-3 certified, making it safe for use on children's toys.
Efficient Coverage: A 750ml tin covers up to 12.5m² per coat, providing full coverage for approximately 6m² with two coats on non-porous surfaces.
Highly versatile for indoor and outdoor use
Durable, weatherproof, and hardwearing finish
Convenient self-priming and self-sealing properties
Water-based for easy clean-up
Certified safe for children's toys
Suitable for a wide variety of surfaces including challenging ones like uPVC and laminate
Requires a minimum of two coats for optimal durability
Thinner application can compromise durability
Coverage rate is significantly reduced on porous surfaces
Not recommended for very wet areas like shower interiors
Highly versatile for indoor and outdoor use
Durable, weatherproof, and hardwearing finish
Convenient self-priming and self-sealing properties
Water-based for easy clean-up
Certified safe for children's toys
Suitable for a wide variety of surfaces including challenging ones like uPVC and laminate
Requires a minimum of two coats for optimal durability
Thinner application can compromise durability
Coverage rate is significantly reduced on porous surfaces
Not recommended for very wet areas like shower interiors
Frenchic Al Fresco Multipurpose Paint delivers excellent performance for transforming various items around your home and garden. Its self-priming and self-sealing nature means you can often skip tedious prep steps, directly applying it to clean, prepared surfaces.
Coverage: A 750ml tin is designed to provide a single coat coverage of up to 12.5m². For full, durable coverage on non-porous surfaces, a minimum of two coats is required, yielding approximately 6m². For example, a standard chest of drawers or a small garden bench can typically be covered with one 750ml tin, provided the surface isn't highly porous.
Ideal Applications:
Furniture: Transform old wooden or laminate furniture like dressers, tables, and chairs.
Woodwork: Perfect for skirting boards, architraves, and interior doors.
Exterior: Ideal for front doors, garden gates, wooden planters, and sheds due to its weatherproof properties.
Metal & uPVC: Refresh tired powder-coated radiators, metal railings, or discolored uPVC window frames and doors.
Kitchen Cupboards: Give your kitchen a cost-effective makeover by painting existing cupboards.
Floors: Suitable for interior wood and concrete floors, offering a hardwearing finish.
Application Tips:
For best results, ensure the surface is clean, dry, and free from loose paint or grease.
Apply in thin, even coats. Avoid over-brushing.
Allow adequate drying time between coats > Info needed: [drying time]
Always ensure you have enough paint for your entire project. If using multiple tins of the same color, intermix them beforehand to ensure color consistency, especially if batch numbers differ.
Clean: Ensure surfaces are clean, dry, and free from dirt, dust, grease, wax, or flaking paint. Use a suitable degreaser or cleaner if necessary.
Light Sanding (Optional but Recommended for Glossy Surfaces): For very shiny or non-porous surfaces like laminate or uPVC, a light scuff sand can help with adhesion, though the paint is self-priming.
Repair: Fill any cracks or holes and allow to dry thoroughly before painting.
Stir Well: Before and during use, stir the paint thoroughly to ensure an even consistency and color.
Apply Coats: Apply a thin, even first coat.
Drying Time: Allow sufficient drying time between coats. > Info needed: [specific recoat time]
Second Coat: Apply a second coat. A minimum of two coats is required for durability and full coverage. For porous surfaces, additional coats may be necessary.
Curing Time: The paint will be touch dry quickly, but full hardness and durability develop over time. > Info needed: [full cure time]
Suitable Surfaces: Furniture, woodwork, laminate, powder-coated radiators, metal, uPVC, ceramic wall tiles (avoid very wet areas like showers/bath surrounds), kitchen cupboards, front doors, interior wood and concrete floors.
Not Recommended For: Very wet areas such as inside showers or bath surrounds, unprimed rusty metal (pre-treat rust first).
Cleaning: Once fully cured, the painted surface can be wiped clean with a soft, damp cloth. Avoid abrasive cleaners or harsh scrubbing.
Durability: While hardwearing, extreme impacts or sharp objects can still damage the finish.
Storage: Store the tin in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight and extreme temperatures. Ensure the lid is tightly sealed to prevent drying out.