Leyland Trade Contract Matt - Brilliant White - 10L

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For all of your decorating needs, we have a selection of decorating tools and supplies. Whether it’s for a domestic or commercial project, find everything from abrasives to dust sheets. Certainly not a matt emulsion, at the very least an emulsion with vinyl in it is needed - the vinyl makes it wipe able Contract matt is often a cheaper alternative to vinyl matt and contains less polymer binders. This gives the paint certain qualities. But what is contract matt paint used for? I thought I’d put pen to paper and explain.

Kitchen has an extractor fan and the paintwork is still OK 2 years later. Stair walls have a few minor scuffs. I think the main problem here has been missed by your original decorator and the decorator who is providing the opinion on the material used. If the walls were nicotine stained then it would matter not the manufacturer or the type of emulsion used. The walls should have been thoroughly washed down with sugar soap and then either an oil based under coat or B.I.N primer should have been applied to all affected walls/ceilings. This would avoid the staining returning through the new coating. Once this has been done then it is entirely down to budget and the decorators personal preference on material used. There is not problem with contract emulsion being used, its designed for use in new build and newly plastered applications but can be used on any suitable substrate and it does indeed offer great obliterating power and is also very good when touched up.Free sachet delivery is available on all Rust-Oleum sachets. These are shipped direct from the manufacturer using Whistl. Can take 5-10 working days. Our trade paint emulsion is available in a selection of neutral colour choices ranging from pure brilliant white to magnolia and classic grey. With tin sizes ranging from 2.5L to 15L, choose the right size for the job in a range of finishes including eggshell, gloss, matte, satin and silk. Trade quality contract matt emulsion is something that comes up on the Decorators Forum UK on a regular basis and everyone seems keen to work out which is the best on the market. I regret to say, there are many I have yet to use, but I can take you through the ones I have.

The downside of using contract matt on a ceiling is it’s durability. It is useless in a room if you’re about to wallpaper the walls, as you will not be able to wipe paste residue off your finished ceiling. It is no good in a kitchen or bathroom either, as grease and moisture will penetrate and lift the paint. When it comes to trade wood and metal paints our choice of fast drying, non-drip and high gloss paint finishes come in a range of colours and are suitable for multiple uses. Contract matt is also a great base for additional products, so a homeowner can come in and apply whatever paint finish they like over the top of the “builders finish”. Contract matt is often used as a “builders finish” on a lot of newbuilds. This is mainly due to price!! But other factors include the breathability of contract matt, meaning it can be applied to bare plaster walls which are not fully cured or dried out. For a bathroom I'd recommend something with anti-mould additives, eg a satin or eggshell. Something like zinser permawhite.I hope this can be of some help to you and will hopefully provide you with the advice you required. Contract matt is normally used to prime bare plaster as it contains little in the way of polymer binders and allows the plaster to breathe. It is also the perfect base coat for other emulsion type products. You can use it as a finish coat on ceilings which is the big test as a lot of emulsions show blemishes when used on light critical ceilings.