The Frenchic Cream Dream Al Fresco paint is designed for DIY enthusiasts and homeowners seeking a versatile, durable, and easy-to-use solution for transforming various indoor and outdoor surfaces. Its key advantage lies in its multipurpose nature, offering a hardwearing matte finish without the need for separate primers or sealers, and is even safe for children's toys. However, users should note that a minimum of two coats is essential for optimal durability, and coverage may vary on very porous surfaces.
Multipurpose Application: Formulated as a versatile chalk and mineral paint, suitable for both indoor and outdoor projects.
Durable & Weatherproof: Provides a hardwearing, matte finish that can withstand outdoor elements, making it ideal for garden furniture or front doors.
Self-Priming & Self-Sealing: Eliminates the need for separate primers or topcoats, simplifying the painting process and saving time.
Water-Based Formula: Ensures easy cleanup of brushes and spills with just water.
Child-Safe Certification: EN71-3 certified, making it safe for use on children's toys and furniture.
Broad Surface Compatibility: Adheres well to a wide range of materials including furniture, woodwork, laminate, metal, uPVC, and even interior concrete floors.
Highly versatile for a wide array of indoor and outdoor surfaces.
Self-priming and self-sealing functionality simplifies the painting process.
Provides a durable, hardwearing, and weatherproof matte finish.
Water-based formulation allows for easy cleaning.
Certified safe for use on children's toys.
Cream Dream color offers a classic, neutral aesthetic.
Requires a minimum of two coats for full durability and performance.
Coverage can be significantly affected by porous surfaces, potentially requiring more paint.
Not recommended for very wet areas like shower surrounds.
Batch numbers must be identical or intermixed if multiple tins of the same color are used for a single project to ensure color consistency.
Highly versatile for a wide array of indoor and outdoor surfaces.
Self-priming and self-sealing functionality simplifies the painting process.
Provides a durable, hardwearing, and weatherproof matte finish.
Water-based formulation allows for easy cleaning.
Certified safe for use on children's toys.
Cream Dream color offers a classic, neutral aesthetic.
Requires a minimum of two coats for full durability and performance.
Coverage can be significantly affected by porous surfaces, potentially requiring more paint.
Not recommended for very wet areas like shower surrounds.
Batch numbers must be identical or intermixed if multiple tins of the same color are used for a single project to ensure color consistency.
Frenchic Cream Dream Al Fresco paint excels in transforming a variety of items with a professional, matte finish. Its self-priming and self-sealing properties mean you can often clean your surface and start painting directly, saving significant prep time.
For example, imagine refreshing an old wooden garden bench; the paint's weatherproof and hardwearing qualities ensure it stands up to the elements season after season. When updating tired kitchen cupboards, the durable finish resists everyday wear and tear, while its water-based nature makes for hassle-free cleanup.
Thanks to its EN71-3 certification, you can confidently use this paint on a child's wooden toy box or furniture, knowing it's safe. For interior projects like revamping an old chest of drawers or even giving a concrete floor a new look, the paint provides excellent adhesion and a consistent, chalky matte appearance. Remember that while a single coat offers coverage, achieving the full hardwearing and durable finish typically requires at least two thin, even coats, especially on high-traffic items or outdoor pieces.
Prepare Your Surface: Ensure the surface is clean, dry, and free from any loose material, grease, or dirt. Lightly sand glossy surfaces for better adhesion, then wipe clean.
Stir Thoroughly: Before and during use, stir the paint well to ensure a consistent color and smooth application.
Ventilation: Work in a well-ventilated area, especially when painting indoors.
Frenchic Cream Dream Al Fresco paint is highly versatile and recommended for use on:
Furniture (wood, laminate, painted)
Woodwork (skirting boards, architraves)
Powder-coated radiators
Metal (e.g., garden gates, metal furniture)
uPVC
Ceramic wall tiles (avoid very wet areas like shower or bath surrounds)
Kitchen cupboards
Front doors
Interior wood and concrete floors
Application: Apply thin, even coats. Allow adequate drying time between coats (typically 1-2 hours, but check instructions for specific conditions).
Coverage: A 750ml tin offers single-coat coverage up to 12.5m². For a durable finish, a minimum of two coats is required, providing full coverage for approximately 6m² on non-porous surfaces. Porous surfaces may require additional coats.
Batch Consistency: If using more than one tin of the same color, ensure batch numbers are identical. If not, intermix the contents of all tins before starting your project to guarantee color uniformity.
Brush Cleaning: As a water-based paint, brushes and tools can be cleaned easily with water immediately after use.
Storage: Store the paint in its original sealed tin in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight and extreme temperatures.