This guide is for homeowners and DIY enthusiasts looking to achieve a durable, low-sheen finish on their interior walls and ceilings. The key benefit of Johnstone's Washable Matt Emulsion Paint is its effortless wipeability, allowing for easy cleaning of everyday marks and scuffs without compromising the matt finish. While highly practical, achieving the best results still requires careful surface preparation.
Durable Finish: Engineered to withstand the rigours of daily life, maintaining its appearance over time.
Effortlessly Wipeable: Designed to resist everyday scuffs and spills, allowing for simple cleaning with a damp cloth without unsightly shine or colour loss.
Low Odour: Formulated to have minimal smell during and after application, making the painting process more comfortable.
Quick Drying Time: Allows for faster project completion and quicker re-occupation of painted rooms.
Smooth, Even Coverage: Provides a consistent and uniform finish, contributing to a professional-looking result.
Easy Maintenance: Marks and spills can be wiped away, keeping walls looking fresh without repainting.
Comfortable Application: Low odour formulation improves the painting experience, especially in occupied spaces.
Time-Saving: Quick drying time enables faster recoating and quicker return to normal use of the room.
Consistent Aesthetics: Delivers a beautiful, uniform matt finish that resists sheen from cleaning.
Long-Lasting Appearance: Its durable nature helps the paint retain its quality and colour over time.
Requires Surface Preparation: Like all paints, optimal results depend on proper cleaning, filling, and priming of the surface.
Not a Protective Coating: While washable, it's still paint and not designed for heavy abrasion or extreme moisture exposure (e.g., showers).
Temperature Sensitivity: Drying times and finish quality can be affected by ambient room temperature and humidity.
Easy Maintenance: Marks and spills can be wiped away, keeping walls looking fresh without repainting.
Comfortable Application: Low odour formulation improves the painting experience, especially in occupied spaces.
Time-Saving: Quick drying time enables faster recoating and quicker return to normal use of the room.
Consistent Aesthetics: Delivers a beautiful, uniform matt finish that resists sheen from cleaning.
Long-Lasting Appearance: Its durable nature helps the paint retain its quality and colour over time.
Requires Surface Preparation: Like all paints, optimal results depend on proper cleaning, filling, and priming of the surface.
Not a Protective Coating: While washable, it's still paint and not designed for heavy abrasion or extreme moisture exposure (e.g., showers).
Temperature Sensitivity: Drying times and finish quality can be affected by ambient room temperature and humidity.
Johnstone's Washable Matt Emulsion Paint excels in high-traffic areas and active households where walls are prone to everyday marks. Imagine a busy hallway where handprints or scuffs from bags are common; with this paint, a quick wipe restores the wall's clean look. In children's bedrooms or playrooms, crayon marks or splashes from drinks can be easily cleaned, extending the time between repaints.
Its low odour characteristic makes it ideal for painting interiors while still living in the house, minimizing disruption and discomfort. The quick drying time is particularly beneficial for projects that need to be completed rapidly, such as refreshing a guest room before visitors arrive, or applying multiple coats in a single day.
For kitchen and dining areas, the durable and washable finish is invaluable for resisting food splashes and general grime, making routine cleaning simpler and more effective. The smooth, even coverage ensures that your finished walls have a consistent, professional appearance, enhancing the overall aesthetic of your home. This paint is designed to keep your living spaces looking fresh and clean with minimal effort.
Prepare the Surface: Ensure all surfaces are clean, dry, and free from loose material. Wash down any dirty or greasy surfaces with a suitable cleaner and rinse thoroughly.
Fill & Sand: Fill any cracks or holes with appropriate filler and sand smooth. For very porous or new plaster, apply a suitable primer or a diluted first coat (mist coat) of this paint.
Stir Paint: Before use, thoroughly stir the paint to ensure an even consistency and colour.
Application: Apply with a brush or roller. For best results, apply two coats, allowing adequate drying time between coats.
This washable matt emulsion paint is specifically designed for interior walls and ceilings. It is generally suitable for application over previously painted surfaces (emulsion), plaster, and wallpaper (if well adhered).
Cleaning Painted Surfaces: For everyday marks and scuffs, gently wipe the affected area with a soft cloth dampened with clean water. Avoid abrasive cleaners or scrubbing vigorously, as this may damage the matt finish. For more stubborn marks, a very mild, non-abrasive household cleaner diluted in water can be used, ensuring to rinse the area with clean water afterwards.
Storing Leftover Paint: Close the lid tightly to prevent air exposure and store in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight and frost. Do not store below 5°C. Keep out of reach of children and pets.