Dulux Heritage Velvet Matt
coats
13 m2/L
4 hrs
- A luxurious, professional quality velvet matt emulsion for walls
- Premium quality pigments for uniform colour coverage
- Hard-wearing for even the busiest of spaces
- Water-based and Low VOC
Dulux Heritage Velvet Matt is made from the finest quality ingredients, luxurious in finish, durable in nature and a dream to apply. Dulux Heritage Paint has a timeless colour palette of muted and atmospheric shades inspired by the most beautiful periods in British design history. It's hard-wearing and washable for busy homes. Perfect for interior walls and ceilings any room of your home.
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To achieve the best quality results, establish that the surfaces are structurally sound, free of imperfections such as dust dirt or any other surface contaminants.
- On new surfaces, ensure the substrate is thoroughly dry before starting your project
- Remove all peeling, cracking or loose paint with a paint scraper or by sanding smooth
- Extra caution needs to be taken if removing paint that is pre 1960s as it could potentially contain harmful amounts of lead
- Any defects, such as cracks or holes need to be repaired with a suitable filler and then sanded down to a smooth finish
- If necessary, sand the project area to produce a smooth and flat finish
- Wash oily and greasy areas with a suitable detergent, rinse clean and then allow to dry thoroughly
- If applying to new plaster or if the surface is either porous or dusty then apply an appropriate sealer prior to painting with Dulux Heritage Velvet Matt Emulsion
Always perform a test area before starting any project to judge the suitability, effectiveness and finish of the product
- It is recommended to use a good quality short pile microfibre roller and a high quality brush
- Stir thoroughly to ensure a good mixture of pigment and paint medium, making sure to mix the very bottom and sides of the tin
- If being applied to a new surface, then dilute the first coat by 10% to counteract any excessive absorption
- To produce a consistent coverage spread evenly in multiple directions taking care not to apply too thinly and overspread the layer
- The standard application is two coats to achieve a solid and opaque finish, though further coats may be necessary depending on the quality of the undercoat and the previous colour of the substrate
- Allow 4 hour drying time between coats
- To clean the equipment after use, rinse with clean water and wash hands with warm soapy water
Please Note: It is not recommended to apply Dulux Heritage Velvet Matt by spray
To maintain the finest finish of Dulux Heritage Velvet Matt, a re-coat may be required. When it’s time to freshen up, repeat preparation steps above and apply re-coat. This will only be necessary if the surface becomes tired or marked.