This guide is for homeowners and decorators seeking a durable, easy-to-maintain paint finish for their interiors. Johnstone's Washable Matt Emulsion Paint in Cream offers a key benefit of effortless wipe-clean surfaces, resisting daily marks and spills without compromising its matte appearance or color. While highly durable, achieving optimal results always requires proper surface preparation.
Washable Matt Finish: Provides a sophisticated, non-reflective appearance while allowing for easy cleaning.
Effortlessly Wipe-Clean: Designed to withstand everyday marks and spills, enabling simple wipe-down without damaging the paint.
Resistant to Shine & Colour Loss: Maintains its original matte look and vibrant color even after cleaning, ensuring long-lasting aesthetic appeal.
Quick-Drying Formula: Reduces waiting times between coats, speeding up your decorating project.
Low-Odour Application: Enhances comfort during painting, making it suitable for use in occupied spaces.
Smooth, Even Coverage: Formulated for ease of application, ensuring a consistent and professional-looking finish.
High Durability: Stands up to daily wear and tear in busy households.
Easy Maintenance: Stains and marks can be wiped away with ease.
Maintains Aesthetic: Retains its matte finish and rich cream color after cleaning.
User-Friendly Application: Quick-drying and low-odour for a more pleasant painting experience.
Versatile: Suitable for various interior walls and ceilings.
Surface Preparation Required: Like all paints, proper surface cleaning and priming are essential for best results.
Limited Sheen Options: Only available in a matt finish, which may not suit all design preferences.
High Durability: Stands up to daily wear and tear in busy households.
Easy Maintenance: Stains and marks can be wiped away with ease.
Maintains Aesthetic: Retains its matte finish and rich cream color after cleaning.
User-Friendly Application: Quick-drying and low-odour for a more pleasant painting experience.
Versatile: Suitable for various interior walls and ceilings.
Surface Preparation Required: Like all paints, proper surface cleaning and priming are essential for best results.
Limited Sheen Options: Only available in a matt finish, which may not suit all design preferences.
Johnstone's Washable Matt Emulsion Paint in Cream is ideal for high-traffic areas such as hallways, living rooms, and children's bedrooms, where walls are prone to scuffs and marks. The paint's "effortlessly wipe-clean" feature means crayon marks, muddy handprints, or food splatters can be gently wiped off with a damp cloth, preserving the paint's original look without leaving shiny patches or fading the cream color.
Its "quick-drying" nature allows for multiple coats to be applied within a single day, significantly reducing project time. For example, you can apply a first coat in the morning and a second in the afternoon. The "low-odour" formulation is a significant advantage, especially when painting indoors, ensuring minimal disruption to your home environment. This makes it a great choice for nurseries or bedrooms where strong paint smells are undesirable.
Achieving a "smooth, even coverage" is straightforward due to its consistent viscosity, making it easy to apply with a brush or roller. This leads to a professional finish that truly transforms a room, giving it a fresh, clean, and elegant cream aesthetic.
Clean: Ensure surfaces are clean, dry, and free from dust, dirt, grease, or loose material. Use a sugar soap solution for thorough cleaning if needed.
Fill: Fill any cracks or holes with appropriate filler and sand smooth.
Prime (if necessary): For new, bare, or highly porous surfaces, apply a suitable primer or a diluted first coat (mist coat) of this emulsion (1 part paint to 10 parts water) to seal the surface and ensure even absorption.
Mask: Protect adjacent surfaces, skirting boards, and trim with painter's tape.
Stir: Thoroughly stir the paint before and periodically during use to ensure consistent color and viscosity.
Apply: Use a good quality brush for cutting in edges and a roller for larger areas. Apply two coats for best results, allowing ample drying time between coats.
Drying Time: The paint is quick-drying, typically touch-dry in 1-2 hours. Allow 2-4 hours before applying a second coat.
Suitable for interior walls and ceilings.
Compatible with standard paint application tools (brushes, rollers).
Cleaning Spills/Marks: For everyday marks, gently wipe the affected area with a soft, damp cloth and mild detergent if necessary. Avoid abrasive cleaners or harsh scrubbing, as this could damage the finish.
Storage: Store the paint in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight and frost. Ensure the lid is tightly sealed. Once opened, use within 6-12 months for best quality.
Disposal: Do not pour leftover paint down drains. Dispose of responsibly according to local regulations at an approved waste facility.