Setup, Compatibility & Care
Surface Preparation
For the best results, ensure your walls are clean, dry, and smooth before painting.
- Clean: Remove all dirt, dust, and any loose or flaky material. Wash down any greasy or oily areas with a suitable degreaser, then rinse thoroughly with clean water and allow to dry completely.
- Fill: Fill any cracks, holes, or imperfections with an appropriate interior wall filler. Once dry, sand the filled areas smooth to blend with the surrounding surface.
- Prime: For bare, very porous, or newly plastered surfaces, or when painting over very strong or dark existing colours, apply a suitable primer or an initial mist coat of Dulux Heritage paint (diluted with approximately 10% water) to ensure even absorption and a consistent finish.
- Sand: Lightly sand previously painted gloss or silk surfaces to create a 'key' for the new paint to adhere to, then wipe away any dust.
Compatibility
This paint is specifically designed for interior walls and ceilings. It is compatible with most standard interior building materials, including plaster, plasterboard, cement render, and previously painted surfaces (matt, silk, or eggshell). It is not recommended for use on floors or surfaces that require extreme abrasion resistance, or those consistently exposed to very high moisture levels without prior specialist preparation.
Care & Maintenance
To maintain the luxurious `velvet matt` finish and rich colour depth of your painted walls:
- Cleaning: The paint is washable. For light marks or scuffs, gently wipe the affected area with a soft, damp cloth. A mild, non-abrasive detergent can be used if necessary, but avoid harsh scrubbing or abrasive cleaning agents, as these can damage the delicate matt finish.
- Touch-ups: For small imperfections, careful touch-ups can be performed. For larger areas, it is often best to repaint the entire wall section or even the whole wall to ensure an even finish and avoid visible patchiness, especially with a matt finish.