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Optimist

optimist

A yellow paint colour with a cool undertone, selected from the Designer Colours paint library.

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Family Yellow

Undertone cool

Colour card THE / PALETTE

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Available finishes

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Based on the supplier's published guidance, these finishes may suit your project.

Enhanced Matt Matt - Interior Best for: Interior ceilings, Interior walls Soft-touch interior wall finish designed to be hard-wearing, wipeable and stain resistant. Interior High durability Washable Stain resistant View details

Curator describes Enhanced Matt as an interior wall coating with a soft-touch finish, suited to bedrooms, sitting rooms and ceilings, with a durable, washable and stain-resistant acrylic formula.

Recommended surfacesInterior ceilings, Interior walls

SheenMatt

DurabilityYes, according to supplier guidance

WashabilityYes, according to supplier guidance

Stain resistanceYes, according to supplier guidance

ApplicationBrush, Roller, Spray

Coverage10m2 per litre

Touch dryTouch dry in 2-4 hours

Recoat timeRecoat in 4-6 hours

BaseWater-based

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Subtle Sheen Soft sheen - Interior Best for: Bathrooms, High-traffic areas, Interior walls Soft-sheen interior wall finish for high-traffic areas, hallways, bathrooms and commercial spaces. Interior High durability Washable Stain resistant View details

Curator describes Subtle Sheen as an interior wall coating with an illuminating sheen, often used in high-traffic areas, hallways, bathrooms and commercial spaces. It is washable and stain resistant.

Recommended surfacesBathrooms, High-traffic areas, Interior walls

SheenSoft sheen

DurabilityYes, according to supplier guidance

WashabilityYes, according to supplier guidance

Stain resistanceYes, according to supplier guidance

ApplicationBrush, Roller, Spray

Coverage10m2 per litre

Touch dryTouch dry in 2-4 hours

Recoat timeRecoat in 4-6 hours

BaseWater-based

Official supplier source

Eggshell Low sheen - Interior / Exterior Best for: Doors, Exterior metal, Exterior wood, Furniture Low-sheen interior and exterior wood and metal coating. Interior Exterior High durability Washable View details

Curator describes Eggshell as its lowest-sheen finish for interior and exterior wood and metal, most often used on furniture, doors and fences. It is washable, stain resistant and durable.

Recommended surfacesDoors, Exterior metal, Exterior wood, Furniture, Metal, Woodwork

SheenLow sheen

DurabilityYes, according to supplier guidance

WashabilityYes, according to supplier guidance

Stain resistanceYes, according to supplier guidance

ApplicationBrush, Roller, Spray

Coverage12-15m2 depending on surface conditions and technique

Touch dryTouch dry in 2-4 hours

Recoat timeRecoat in 6-8 hours

BaseWater-based

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Gloss High gloss - Interior / Exterior Best for: Doors, Exterior metal, Exterior wood, Furniture High-gloss interior and exterior wood and metal coating for long-lasting protection. Interior Exterior High durability Washable View details

Curator describes Gloss as a high-gloss finish for interior and exterior wood and metal. It is hard-wearing, easy to clean and often used on front doors, kitchen cabinets and exterior furniture.

Recommended surfacesDoors, Exterior metal, Exterior wood, Furniture, Metal, Woodwork

SheenHigh gloss

DurabilityYes, according to supplier guidance

WashabilityYes, according to supplier guidance

Stain resistanceYes, according to supplier guidance

ApplicationBrush, Roller, Spray

Coverage12-15m2 per litre

Touch dryTouch dry in 2-4 hours

Recoat timeRecoat in 6-8 hours

BaseWater-based

Official supplier source

Satin Mid sheen - Interior / Exterior Best for: Doors, Exterior metal, Exterior wood, Kitchen cupboards Mid-sheen interior and exterior wood and metal coating. Interior Exterior High durability Washable View details

Curator describes Satin as a water-based alkyd finish for interior and exterior wood and metal, often used on doors, windows, shutters, kitchen cabinets and fences.

Recommended surfacesDoors, Exterior metal, Exterior wood, Kitchen cupboards, Metal, Woodwork

SheenMid sheen

DurabilityYes, according to supplier guidance

WashabilityYes, according to supplier guidance

Stain resistanceYes, according to supplier guidance

ApplicationBrush, Roller, Spray

Coverage12-15m2 per litre

Touch dryTouch dry in 2-4 hours

Recoat timeRecoat in 6-8 hours

BaseWater-based

Official supplier source