Frenchic Paint's Crème de la Crème is an award-winning, classic cream chalk and mineral paint designed for DIY enthusiasts and professionals seeking a beautiful, durable finish for interior furniture and various surfaces. Its key advantage lies in its self-priming and self-sealing properties, significantly simplifying the painting process by eliminating the need for separate primers or top coats. A key consideration is that coverage can vary depending on surface porosity, requiring careful planning to ensure sufficient paint for your entire project.
Award-Winning Formula: Recognized for its quality and performance in interior painting.
Self-Priming: No need for a separate primer, simplifying surface preparation.
Self-Sealing: Provides a durable, protective finish without the requirement of an additional top coat.
Durable Matte Finish: Offers a robust, long-lasting matte aesthetic suitable for high-traffic items.
Low VOCs and Low Odour: Water-based formulation ensures a pleasant painting experience with minimal fumes.
Versatile Application: Suitable for interior furniture, woodwork, trims, skirting, doors, kitchen cupboards, and built-in furniture.
Compatible Surfaces: Effectively adheres to both wood and laminate, expanding its utility.
Child Safe (EN71-3 Certified): Can be safely used on children's toys, meeting strict safety standards.
Simple Prep: Requires minimal surface preparation before application.
All-in-one solution: self-priming and self-sealing reduces steps and material costs.
Quick and easy application process with simple prep.
Low odour and low VOCs make it user-friendly for indoor projects.
Highly versatile, suitable for a wide range of interior surfaces including kitchen cupboards and laminate.
Durable matte finish provides excellent longevity.
Certified safe for children's toys, adding peace of mind.
Coverage can be significantly affected by porous surfaces, potentially requiring more paint.
Thinner application may compromise the paint's durability.
Requires careful batch number checking and intermixing for large projects using multiple tins to ensure color consistency.
All-in-one solution: self-priming and self-sealing reduces steps and material costs.
Quick and easy application process with simple prep.
Low odour and low VOCs make it user-friendly for indoor projects.
Highly versatile, suitable for a wide range of interior surfaces including kitchen cupboards and laminate.
Durable matte finish provides excellent longevity.
Certified safe for children's toys, adding peace of mind.
Coverage can be significantly affected by porous surfaces, potentially requiring more paint.
Thinner application may compromise the paint's durability.
Requires careful batch number checking and intermixing for large projects using multiple tins to ensure color consistency.
Frenchic Paint - Crème de la Crème performs exceptionally well as an all-in-one solution for updating interior spaces. Its self-priming and self-sealing capabilities mean you can transform a piece of furniture or cabinetry in fewer steps, saving time and effort. For example, revitalizing an old wooden dresser simply involves a quick clean, light sanding if needed, and then direct application of the paint. The matte finish provides a sophisticated, contemporary look that is also highly durable, standing up to everyday wear and tear.
Coverage Guide:
A 750ml tin is designed to provide a single coat over an area of up to 12.5m². For a truly durable and long-lasting finish, a minimum of two coats is required. This means a 750ml tin will provide full coverage for approximately 6m² on non-porous surfaces. It's crucial to apply sufficient coats, as thinner application may reduce the paint's durability over time. When working on porous surfaces like raw, untreated wood, the paint will be absorbed more, which will reduce the rate of coverage and likely necessitate additional coats for an even and durable finish. Always ensure you purchase enough paint to complete your entire project, and if using multiple tins, check and intermix batch numbers to avoid subtle colour variations.
Surface Preparation:
Clean: Ensure your surface is clean, dry, and free from grease, dust, or flaking old paint. A sugar soap solution often works well for cleaning.
Light Sanding (Optional but Recommended): While simple prep is stated, a light sand on very glossy or previously painted surfaces can improve adhesion, though it's not always strictly necessary due to the paint's self-priming nature.
Repair: Fill any holes or cracks and allow to dry fully before painting.
Application:
Stir Well: Always stir the paint thoroughly before and during use to ensure even colour and consistency.
Apply Coats: Apply at least two thin, even coats for optimal durability and finish. Allow sufficient drying time between coats (refer to product label for specific times).
Multiple Tins: If using more than one tin of the same colour, mix them together in a larger container before starting to ensure perfect colour consistency, especially if batch numbers differ.
Compatibility:
Frenchic Crème de la Crème is highly compatible with a wide range of interior surfaces, including wood, laminate, MDF, previously painted furniture, kitchen cupboards, trims, skirting, and doors.
Care and Maintenance:
Cleaning: Once fully cured (typically a few weeks after the last coat), wipe painted surfaces gently with a soft, damp cloth. Avoid harsh abrasive cleaners or scrubbers, as these can damage the matte finish.
Protection: While self-sealing, consider placing felt pads under items on painted surfaces to prevent scratches, especially on high-use pieces.