Vinyl matt emulsion is a little different from non vinyl paints.
What is vinyl matt emulsion paint.
As it is matt it will also provide a flat non reflective finish which is ideal for masking any existing surface imperfections.
Contract matt is more of a base coat paint vinyl is a top coat paint because it is washable and contract matt is not.
It will result in varying degree of sheen in plain emulsion.
Dulux trade vinyl matt.
This step de glosses and provides a key.
Vinyl matt emulsion paints are commonly used to paint ceilings and high walls.
This makes them the best choice for disguising surface marks and imperfections commonly found in hard to reach areas or on newly plastered surfaces.
The trade range by johnstones is the choice of paint used by professional painters and decorators.
It is mainly used on new houses to provide a clean looking blank canvas it contains vinyl resins giving a tougher finish that is also washable.
Opacity is great though especially in strong colours and it s fairly durable for a vinyl matt.
Vinyl matt just means there has been a resin which is vinyl or acrylic added to make the emulsion more hard wearing.
Matt emulsion is more designed for bare plaster becauase it dont have vinyl in the paint matt emulsion is alot cheaper than vinyl matt emulsion so for 10 pound a tube if it is 10 litres is matt emulsion not vinyl.
A similar kind of resin is often added to acrylic paints for a similar effect.
Matt is best for ceilings and areas of low contact.
Dulux trade vinyl matt emulsion is probably the most expensive trade paint on this list.
Matt emulsion is suitable for ceilings and walls including plasterboard fibre insulating board hardboard brick cement rendering stucco foamed polystyrene and most but not all wallpaper.
The vinyl paint has a glossing effect that affects the matt as it dries it compromises adhesion of ths matt and you can get the classic dried up riverbed look so it should be abraded doesn t have to be dry sanded could use wet and dry.
As it is water based it can easily be applied to almost any smooth surface.
When a paint is vinyl it means that there has been a certain resin added to the paint.
Main features of johnstone s trade covaplus vinyl matt.
Vinyl matt emulsion is a wall and ceiling paint which is extremely easy to apply.
Matt emulsion is smooth velvety and helps to hide imperfections on less than perfect walls.
However the matt emulsion gives a matt non shiny finish that is good for not showing small imperfections on the wall or ceiling.
It is an excellent choice for interior rooms on plaster surfaces such as ceilings and walls.
Their high opacity and unique formula gives a smooth and top quality finish.
The paint dries to a matt finish that is able to withstand light cleaning.
