Little Greene Toms Oil Eggshell
- Acorn 87
- Adventurer 7
- Affogato 342
- Air Force Blue 260
- Ambleside 304
- Apple 137
- Aquamarine - Deep 198
- Aquamarine - Light 283
- Aquamarine - Mid 284
- Aquamarine - Pale 282
- Aquamarine 138
- Arquerite 250
- Arras 316
- Ashes Of Roses 6
- Atomic Red 190
- Attic II 144
- Baked Cherry 14
- Baluster 321
- Basalt 221
- Bassoon 336
- Bassoon 336
- Bath Stone 64
- Beauvais Lilac 29
- Blue Verditer 104
- Blush 267
- Bombolone 339
- Bone China Blue - Faint 325
- Bone China Blue - Mid 183
- Bone China Blue - Pale 182
- Bone China Blue 107
- Book Room Green 322
- Boringdon Green 295
- Boxington 84
- Brighton 203
- Bronze Red 15
- Canton 94
- Carmine 189
- Carys 148
- Castell Pink 314
- Celestial Blue 101
- Ceviche 230
- Chemise 139
- China Clay - Dark 178
- China Clay - Deep 177
- China Clay - Mid 176
- China Clay 1
- Chocolate Colour 124
- Citrine 71
- Clay - Mid 153
- Clay - Pale 152
- Clay 39
- Confetti 274
- Cool Arbour 232
- Córdoba 277
- Dark Brunswick Green 88
- Dark Lead Colour 118
- Dash of Soot 244
- Deep Space Blue 207
- Delicate Blue 248
- Dock Blue 252
- Dorchester Pink 213
- Down 242
- Elysian Ground 320
- Etruria 326
- Ferdinand 313
- Fescue 231
- First Light 49
- Flint 236
- French Grey - Dark 163
- French Grey - Mid 162
- French Grey - Pale 161
- French Grey 113
- Galette 340
- Ganache 345
- Garden 86
- Gauze - Dark 166
- Gauze - Mid 164
- Gauze 106
- Giallo 337
- Goblin 311
- Green Stone - Light 269
- Green Stone - Pale 268
- Green Stone 270
- Green Verditer 92
- Grey Stone 276
- Hammock 38
- Harley Green 312
- Heat 24
- Hellebore 275
- Hicks' Blue 208
- Hidey Hole 307
- Hollyhock 25
- Hopper 297
- Indian Yellow 335
- Inox 224
- Invisible Green 56
- Jack Black 119
- James 108
- Jewel Beetle 303
- Joanna 130
- Julie's Dream 26
- Juniper Ash 115
- Kitchen Green 85
- Lamp Black 228
- Lead Colour 117
- Leather 191
- Light Beauvais 323
- Light Bronze Green 123
- Light Gold 53
- Light Peachblossom 3
- Linen Wash 33
- Livid 263
- Loft White 222
- Lute 317
- Madeleine 338
- Mambo 112
- Marigold 209
- Marine Blue 95
- Masquerade - Light 332
- Masquerade - Mid 333
- Masquerade 334
- Mazarine 256
- Mid Azure Green 96
- Mid Lead Colour 114
- Middle Buff 122
- Mirror 219
- Mischief 13
- Mister David 47
- Mochi 344
- Muscovado 343
- Mushroom 142
- Nether Red 315
- Normandy Grey 79
- Oak Apple 63
- Obscura 327
- Obsidian Green 216
- Olive Colour 72
- Orange Aurora 21
- Pale Lime 70
- Pale Lupin 278
- Pale Wedgwood 249
- Pea Green 91
- Pearl Colour 100
- Pearl Colour-Dark 169
- Pearl Colour-Mid 168
- Pearl Colour-Pale 167
- Perennial Grey 245
- Phthalo Green 199
- Pink Slip 220
- Pleat 280
- Pompeian Ash 293
- Portland Stone - Dark 157
- Portland Stone - Light 281
- Portland Stone - Pale 155
- Portland Stone 77
- Puck 298
- Purple Brown 8
- Rolling Fog - Dark 160
- Rolling Fog - Light 271
- Rolling Fog - Pale 158
- Rolling Fog 143
- Roman Plaster 31
- Royal Navy 257
- Rubine Ashes 243
- Sage Green 80
- Salix 99
- Scree 227
- Scullery 318
- Serpentine 233
- Shallows 223
- Shirting 129
- Silent White - Deep 331
- Silent White - Mid 330
- Silent White - Pale 328
- Silent White 329
- Silt 40
- Sky Blue 103
- Slaked Lime - Dark 151
- Slaked Lime - Deep 150
- Slaked Lime - Mid 149
- Slaked Lime 105
- Smalt 255
- Split Pink 341
- Stock 37
- Stone-Pale-Warm 34
- Sunlight 135
- Tea with Florence 310
- Thai Sapphire 116
- Theatre Red 192
- Three Farm Green 306
- Tivoli 206
- Tracery II 78
- Travertine - Light 272
- Travertine - Mid 273
- Travertine 319
- Trumpet 196
- Tuscan Red 140
- Urbane Grey 225
- Vulcan 324
- White Lead 74
- Whitening 41
- Windmill Lane 296
- Woad 251
- Wood Ash 229
- Yellow-Pink 46
£47.00 - £94.00
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- Acorn 87
- Adventurer 7
- Affogato 342
- Air Force Blue 260
- Ambleside 304
- Apple 137
- Aquamarine - Deep 198
- Aquamarine - Light 283
- Aquamarine - Mid 284
- Aquamarine - Pale 282
- Aquamarine 138
- Arquerite 250
- Arras 316
- Ashes Of Roses 6
- Atomic Red 190
- Attic II 144
- Baked Cherry 14
- Baluster 321
- Basalt 221
- Bassoon 336
- Bassoon 336
- Bath Stone 64
- Beauvais Lilac 29
- Blue Verditer 104
- Blush 267
- Bombolone 339
- Bone China Blue - Faint 325
- Bone China Blue - Mid 183
- Bone China Blue - Pale 182
- Bone China Blue 107
- Book Room Green 322
- Boringdon Green 295
- Boxington 84
- Brighton 203
- Bronze Red 15
- Canton 94
- Carmine 189
- Carys 148
- Castell Pink 314
- Celestial Blue 101
- Ceviche 230
- Chemise 139
- China Clay - Dark 178
- China Clay - Deep 177
- China Clay - Mid 176
- China Clay 1
- Chocolate Colour 124
- Citrine 71
- Clay - Mid 153
- Clay - Pale 152
- Clay 39
- Confetti 274
- Cool Arbour 232
- Córdoba 277
- Dark Brunswick Green 88
- Dark Lead Colour 118
- Dash of Soot 244
- Deep Space Blue 207
- Delicate Blue 248
- Dock Blue 252
- Dorchester Pink 213
- Down 242
- Elysian Ground 320
- Etruria 326
- Ferdinand 313
- Fescue 231
- First Light 49
- Flint 236
- French Grey - Dark 163
- French Grey - Mid 162
- French Grey - Pale 161
- French Grey 113
- Galette 340
- Ganache 345
- Garden 86
- Gauze - Dark 166
- Gauze - Mid 164
- Gauze 106
- Giallo 337
- Goblin 311
- Green Stone - Light 269
- Green Stone - Pale 268
- Green Stone 270
- Green Verditer 92
- Grey Stone 276
- Hammock 38
- Harley Green 312
- Heat 24
- Hellebore 275
- Hicks' Blue 208
- Hidey Hole 307
- Hollyhock 25
- Hopper 297
- Indian Yellow 335
- Inox 224
- Invisible Green 56
- Jack Black 119
- James 108
- Jewel Beetle 303
- Joanna 130
- Julie's Dream 26
- Juniper Ash 115
- Kitchen Green 85
- Lamp Black 228
- Lead Colour 117
- Leather 191
- Light Beauvais 323
- Light Bronze Green 123
- Light Gold 53
- Light Peachblossom 3
- Linen Wash 33
- Livid 263
- Loft White 222
- Lute 317
- Madeleine 338
- Mambo 112
- Marigold 209
- Marine Blue 95
- Masquerade - Light 332
- Masquerade - Mid 333
- Masquerade 334
- Mazarine 256
- Mid Azure Green 96
- Mid Lead Colour 114
- Middle Buff 122
- Mirror 219
- Mischief 13
- Mister David 47
- Mochi 344
- Muscovado 343
- Mushroom 142
- Nether Red 315
- Normandy Grey 79
- Oak Apple 63
- Obscura 327
- Obsidian Green 216
- Olive Colour 72
- Orange Aurora 21
- Pale Lime 70
- Pale Lupin 278
- Pale Wedgwood 249
- Pea Green 91
- Pearl Colour 100
- Pearl Colour-Dark 169
- Pearl Colour-Mid 168
- Pearl Colour-Pale 167
- Perennial Grey 245
- Phthalo Green 199
- Pink Slip 220
- Pleat 280
- Pompeian Ash 293
- Portland Stone - Dark 157
- Portland Stone - Light 281
- Portland Stone - Pale 155
- Portland Stone 77
- Puck 298
- Purple Brown 8
- Rolling Fog - Dark 160
- Rolling Fog - Light 271
- Rolling Fog - Pale 158
- Rolling Fog 143
- Roman Plaster 31
- Royal Navy 257
- Rubine Ashes 243
- Sage Green 80
- Salix 99
- Scree 227
- Scullery 318
- Serpentine 233
- Shallows 223
- Shirting 129
- Silent White - Deep 331
- Silent White - Mid 330
- Silent White - Pale 328
- Silent White 329
- Silt 40
- Sky Blue 103
- Slaked Lime - Dark 151
- Slaked Lime - Deep 150
- Slaked Lime - Mid 149
- Slaked Lime 105
- Smalt 255
- Split Pink 341
- Stock 37
- Stone-Pale-Warm 34
- Sunlight 135
- Tea with Florence 310
- Thai Sapphire 116
- Theatre Red 192
- Three Farm Green 306
- Tivoli 206
- Tracery II 78
- Travertine - Light 272
- Travertine - Mid 273
- Travertine 319
- Trumpet 196
- Tuscan Red 140
- Urbane Grey 225
- Vulcan 324
- White Lead 74
- Whitening 41
- Windmill Lane 296
- Woad 251
- Wood Ash 229
- Yellow-Pink 46
£47.00 - £94.00
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A tough, oil-based eggshell that protects exterior woodwork with a flexible, weather-resistant finish in any Little Greene colour
Features
- Flexible, oil-based opaque finish for exterior woodwork
- Tough, hard-wearing film with excellent weather and UV resistance
- Provides a subtle eggshell sheen (10-20%) for a refined look
- Suitable for cladding, windows, doors, and exterior joinery
- High durability - Class 1 wet scrub resistance for long-lasting performance
- Available in the full Little Greene colour range
Overview
Overview
Little Greene Tom's Oil Eggshell is a premium exterior wood finish designed to combine durability with elegance. Formulated as a flexible oil-based coating, it offers long-lasting protection against weathering and UV light while delivering a refined eggshell sheen. Perfect for cladding, windows, doors, and joinery, this hard-wearing finish is available in the complete Little Greene colour range, making it a versatile choice for any outdoor project.
If you're looking for a rich matt appearance, we recommend Little Greene Absolute Matt Emulsion
Not sure which colour is right for your space? 60ml samples from the Little Greene Absolute Matt Emulsion range let you test any shade from the full collection.
Preparation
Preparation
For the best results, surfaces must be properly prepared before applying Tom's Oil Eggshell. Ensure all surfaces are clean, dry, and free from contamination to achieve a durable and professional finish.
- Do not use this product on decking or any horizontal surfaces subject to standing water or heavy wear.
- Check that the moisture content of the wood is below 15%. Damp or rotting timber should not be painted, as this will lead to failure such as flaking or blistering.
- Special care should be taken when preparing surfaces painted before 1960, as these may contain harmful lead. Seek professional advice if in doubt.
- Strip away all defective, peeling, or loose paint with a scraper, by sanding, or with a suitable paint and varnish remover
- On metal surfaces, remove all traces of rust and apply a suitable metal primer before painting.
- Remove any existing coatings of wax, woodstain, or varnish completely. Previously painted surfaces should be cleaned with sugar soap or detergent, then abraded with medium-grade sandpaper to provide a key.
- Ensure surfaces are free from dust, grease, and debris. Wipe down with a clean, lint-free cloth before painting.
- For bare, new wood, apply two coats of a Wood Primer to aid the adhesion of Tom's Oil Eggshell.
Application
Application
Always test a small area before starting your project to confirm product suitability, colour, and finish. Follow the manufacturer's instructions on the tin at all times.
Apply only when the air and surface temperature is above 10°C and at least 3°C above the dew point. Avoid application in very hot conditions (above 25°C) or if rain or frost is forecast during drying.
- Stir thoroughly before and during use to ensure an even consistency.
- Apply using a high-quality natural bristle brush or a short nap mohair roller. For larger projects, spray application is possible when thinned in accordance with the product guidance.
- Apply in smooth, even strokes and avoid over-brushing to achieve the best flow and finish.
- For bare timber previously primed with a Wood Primer, apply two full coats of Tom's Oil Eggshell.
- On suitably primed metal, apply two coats for full protection and durability.
- Allow a minimum of 16 hours between coats, longer in cool or damp conditions. Surface will be touch dry after 2-3 hours.
- The final sheen may take up to seven days to fully develop depending on film thickness and drying conditions.
Aftercare
Aftercare
With the right care and maintenance, Tom's Oil Eggshell will provide long-lasting protection and a beautiful finish for exterior wood and metal surfaces.
- For light cleaning, use a dilute solution of lukewarm water and a mild detergent. Wipe with a soft sponge or lint-free cloth and allow to air dry.
- Avoid harsh abrasives or aggressive cleaners, which may damage the finish.
- Prevent build-up of dirt and dust by keeping surrounding areas well maintained. Regular dusting with a soft cloth or damp-dusting method is recommended.
- Avoid placing heavy objects or fittings against freshly painted surfaces for at least one week, as the finish needs time to fully harden.
- For additional protection on frequently used items such as doors or shelves, a very light application of a suitable wax polish may help reduce marking over time.
- For repairs, lightly abrade the affected area, prime any exposed substrate, and repaint "break to break" with one or two coats as required. Spot repairs alone may cause slight colour variation.
Technical Specification
Technical Specification
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Category:
OilPaint
Location:
Exterior
Room suitability:
ConservatoryPorch
Sizes:
1L2.5L
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