Choosing an eco-friendly paint for your walls
When it comes to painting our homes, selecting a beautiful colour is only part of the process. It’s more important than ever that we also make sustainable decorating choices that are kind to our home and our wider environment.
At Little Greene, we’re proud to offer one of the most environmentally thoughtful options for decorating. Find out which of our eco-friendly paint finishes we recommend for painting walls in every room of the home…
Absolute Matt Emulsion – for low-traffic spaces
Absolute Matt Emulsion is our flattest paint finish. With a 1-2% sheen, it brings luxurious character to your walls, with all the benefits of a low VOC, water-based paint. It has almost no odour and its fully water-based formula means brushes can be rinsed clean with no specialist solvents or cleansers.
In our latest upgrade, we’ve enhanced the eco credentials of this much-loved paint finish, with no change to its beautiful, chalky qualities. Now, every tin of Absolute Matt Emulsion is made up of 40% recycled ingredients, thanks to the introduction of a new, high-quality resin. Read more about the update.
Absolute Matt Emulsion is the ideal choice for areas of the home where you might be seeking an element of luxury. Its gently wipeable formula makes it suitable for low-traffic spaces, such as dining rooms, studies, bedrooms and living rooms. Use Absolute Matt Emulsion with either gentle neutrals or dark, sumptuous hues to elevate your walls with unequalled depth of colour.
Intelligent Matt Emulsion – for high-traffic spaces
Intelligent Matt Emulsion is a completely washable, water-based paint finish with a low 2% sheen. Combining beauty with durability, it’s the first choice for walls and ceilings in the modern family home. It’s also certified child-safe and free from harmful ingredients, so you can use it with confidence around pets and little ones.
We recently upgraded the formulation, using groundbreaking Intelligent Grip™ technology that combines primer and topcoat in one tin. You can now paint directly onto walls and ceilings, as well as woodwork, trim, radiators and more, with no primer required. This upgrade combines with the incredible coverage and quick-drying times to reduce waste paint and provide a highly sustainable option for decorating. Learn about Intelligent Grip™ technology.
Intelligent Matt Emulsion is especially suited to high-traffic areas of the home – those that experience everyday wear and tear. Use it to paint walls and ceilings in hallways, living spaces and utility rooms to ensure they can withstand all the knocks and bumps of family life. It’s also a smart choice for children’s rooms, nurseries and playrooms, allowing you to wipe clean any dirty marks from little hands!
Intelligent Eggshell – for kitchens & bathrooms
Intelligent Eggshell combines a soft sheen with a tough, scrubbable formula. It provides a great, practical choice for painting walls and ceilings in your kitchen and bathroom. Plus, it’s fully water-based, completely solvent-free and with minimal environmental impact.
With enhanced resistance to moisture and staining, Intelligent Eggshell is especially suited to areas where condensation is a concern. You can easily wash away any stains with a damp cloth or soft bristle brush and warm, soapy water.
Intelligent Eggshell offers real elegance alongside its excellent durability. It has a subtle sheen of 10-15% and is available in all our shades. With access to our complete palette, you can bring transformative colour to every room in your home, without compromising on strength or beauty.
