How to Choose Your Paint Finish

Intelligent Matt Emulsion

True to its name, Intelligent Matt Emulsion provides a durable, washable finish for high-traffic areas.

• A low sheen of just 5%
• Contains no dangerous ingredients, certified Child Safe under the ‘Toy Paint Regulations’
• Wipe away marks effortlessly, with warm, soapy water
• Perfect for high-traffic areas like kitchens, utility rooms, hallways and children’s rooms

Intelligent Matt is the ideal choice for those looking for a finish for a busy, family home.

Intelligent Satinwood

With a slightly higher sheen level than Intelligent Eggshell, this satin-finish is suitable for all interior woodwork, in particular, household joinery, skirting, doors and windows as well as kitchen cabinets and wooden furniture.

• 30-35% sheen level
• Quick dry time of only 2-4 hours
• Extremely wipeable and durable, especially when primed and applied with two coats
• This low-maintenance woodwork option is ideal for kitchen cabinetry, household joinery, skirting boards and wooden furniture - anything that faces the brunt of family life!

Refresh your woodwork and cabinetry with this sophisticated finish, available in the complete Little Greene colour palette.

Distemper

Distemper is a breathable, water-based interior paint which is commonly used in older buildings.

• Less than 5% sheen level
• Low odour and environmentally friendly
• In contrast to its delicate look, this finish has been strengthened to be wipeable
• Not recommended for high-traffic areas, use this chalky paint for a traditional style on walls and ceilings in bedrooms, living rooms and dining areas

A high opacity, low odour, chalky matt finish, Distemper is suitable for walls, ceilings and fine plasterwork.

Interior Oil Eggshell

A durable, oil-based paint that provides a low-sheen finish. Suitable for use on most interior surfaces including woodwork and primed metals.

• The sheen level sits between matt and eggshell, at 10-20%
• Oil-based paints require a little bit of patience for their distinctive polished look; recoat in 16 hours.
• Our oil-based paints are water-resistant and fully washable
• A hard yet flexible paint, Interior Oil Eggshell is suitable for woodwork, primed metals and kitchen cabinets

Select this finish for a beautiful, hard-wearing finish.

Tom's Oil Eggshell

This exterior finish is named after one of our senior chemists, loved for its dual practicality and beautiful low sheen.

• Sheen level of just 15%
• This oil-based paint has been formulated using naturally-occurring vegetable oils
• Tom’s Oil Eggshell works beautifully on wooden and metal garden furniture, gates, doors and even bird boxes

This finish is a fabulous weather-resistant, long-lasting option for your exterior decorating projects.

Intelligent Masonry Paint

Designed to last up to 15 years on exterior walls, this tough formula achieves a smooth, matt finish.

• Very matt, with a low sheen of 5%
• A robust film makes this finish highly resistant to water and completely washable
• A versatile paint, our Masonry Paint can be used on brickwork, new render and existing exterior paint

Transform exterior walls with this quick-drying paint that provides effective protection against the elements.

Intelligent ASP

Use this highly versatile primer on interior and exterior surfaces to achieve an exquisite finish in your final top coat.

• Low sheen of 5-8%
• Quick drying time of just two hours
• Prepares virtually any substrate for painting and can be coated in any of our finishes, even oil-based.

Available in any colour, this primer will be tinted to a slightly lighter version than your selected shade for a highly pigmented final finish.

Wall Primer Sealer

A water-based primer, this is suitable for exterior and interior use. It can prime new or unpainted walls and even those that are patchy or friable. We recommended its use on plaster and rendered walls, as it seals the surface and controls absorption for a smooth and non-patchy finish.