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Eggshell Paint

Eggshell paint is in the middle of matt and silk. It’s not as shiny as silk, whereas it has a greater shine than matt. As a result, it replicates the surface of an eggshell. It has the ability to cover up scuffs and stains after about 2 coats, however we recommend that you don’t use it in the kitchen, bathroom or your children’s bedrooms as it is not as durable as other paints. There are 1000’s of different colours available that can be applied to multiple surfaces depending on your specific requirements.
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  1. Johnstone's Paints Aqua Guard Durable Matt Finish

    Johnstone's Paints Aqua Guard Durable Matt Finish

    From:£18.95(inc VAT)
    139 colours multiple sizes
  2. Dulux Trade Weathershield Quick Dry Exterior Satin

    Dulux Trade Weathershield Quick Dry Exterior Satin

    From:£32.49(inc VAT)
    multiple sizes
  3. Dulux Trade Weathershield Quick Dry Exterior Flexible Undercoat

    Dulux Trade Weathershield Quick Dry Exterior Flexible Undercoat

    From:£31.95(inc VAT)
    multiple sizes
  4. Dulux Trade Heritage Eggshell

    Dulux Trade Heritage Eggshell

    From:£22.49(inc VAT)
    multiple sizes
  5. Blackfriar Satin Black Paint

    Blackfriar Satin Black Paint

    From:£5.95(inc VAT)
    multiple sizes
  6. Johnstone's Paints Aqua Water Based Satin

    Johnstone's Paints Aqua Water Based Satin

    From:£16.49(inc VAT)
    139 colours multiple sizes
  7. Zinsser AllCoat Exterior Satin Water Based (Tinted Colours)

    Zinsser AllCoat Exterior Satin Water Based (Tinted Colours)

    From:£21.95(inc VAT)
    1711 colours multiple sizes
  8. Johnstones Acrylic Satin (Water Based)

    Johnstone's Paints Acrylic Satin (Water Based)

    From:£31.49(inc VAT)
    2 colours multiple sizes
  9. Johnstone's Paints Acrylic Durable Eggshell (Water Based)

    Johnstone's Paints Acrylic Durable Eggshell (Water Based)

    From:£32.49(inc VAT)
    139 colours multiple sizes
  10. Johnstone's Paints Satin Finish (Oil Based)

    Johnstone's Paints Satin Finish (Oil Based)

    From:£20.65(inc VAT)
    139 colours multiple sizes
  11. Johnstone's Paints Eggshell Lustre (Oil Based)

    Johnstone's Paints Eggshell Lustre (Oil Based)

    From:£13.95(inc VAT)
    139 colours multiple sizes
  12. Johnstone's Paints Aqua Guard Durable Satin Finish

    Johnstone's Paints Aqua Guard Durable Satin Finish

    From:£18.95(inc VAT)
    139 colours multiple sizes
  13. Dulux Trade Eggshell

    Dulux Trade Eggshell

    From:£28.49(inc VAT)
    multiple sizes
  14. Dulux Trade Quick Dry Satinwood

    Dulux Trade Quick Dry Satinwood

    From:£22.49(inc VAT)
    multiple sizes
  15. Dulux Trade Satinwood

    Dulux Trade Satinwood

    From:£18.95(inc VAT)
    multiple sizes
  16. Dulux Trade Diamond Satinwood

    Dulux Trade Diamond Satinwood

    From:£28.49(inc VAT)
    multiple sizes
  17. Dulux Trade Diamond Eggshell

    Dulux Trade Diamond Eggshell

    From:£41.95(inc VAT)
    multiple sizes
  18. Johnstones Exterior Quick Dry Satin (Retail)

    Johnstone's Paints Exterior Quick Dry Satin (Retail)

    From:£14.49(inc VAT)
    multiple sizes
  19. Sandtex Trade Eggshell X-TRA

    Sandtex Trade Eggshell X-TRA

    From:£18.49(inc VAT)
    1 colour multiple sizes
  20. Crown Trade Fast Flow Quick Dry Eggshell

    Crown Trade Fast Flow Quick Dry Eggshell

    From:£14.95(inc VAT)
    1 colour multiple sizes
  21. Crown Trade Fast Flow Quick Dry Satin

    Crown Trade Fast Flow Quick Dry Satin

    From:£12.95(inc VAT)
    7 colours multiple sizes
  22. Zinsser Allcoat Exterior WB (Satin Finish) Ready Mixed Colours

    Zinsser Allcoat Exterior WB (Satin Finish) Ready Mixed Colours

    From:£18.49(inc VAT)
    multiple sizes
  23. Sandtex One Coat Exterior Satin Paint

    Sandtex One Coat Exterior Satin Paint

    From:£10.49(inc VAT)
    multiple sizes
  24. Sandtex 10 Year Exterior Satin

    Sandtex 10 Year Exterior Satin

    From:£10.49(inc VAT)
    multiple sizes
  25. Johnstones Hardwearing Satin (Retail)

    Johnstone's Paints Hardwearing Satin (Retail)

    From:£12.49(inc VAT)
    multiple sizes
  26. Johnstone's Paints Quick Dry Satin (Retail)

    Johnstone's Paints Quick Dry Satin (Retail)

    From:£10.49(inc VAT)
    multiple sizes
  27. Dulux Weathershield Quick Dry Satin Finish Brilliant White

    Dulux Retail Weathershield Quick Dry Satin Finish Brilliant White

    From:£18.49(inc VAT)
    multiple sizes
  28. Dulux Retail Quick Dry Satinwood Brilliant White

    Dulux Retail Quick Dry Satinwood Brilliant White

    From:£12.95(inc VAT)
    multiple sizes
  29. Dulux Satinwood Tinted Colours

    Dulux Retail Satinwood Tinted Colours

    From:£16.49(inc VAT)
    multiple sizes
  30. Dulux Satinwood Brilliant White

    Dulux Retail Satinwood Brilliant White

    From:£15.49(inc VAT)
    multiple sizes
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Frequently asked questions about eggshell paint
  1. What is eggshell paint?

    Eggshell paint is the halfway point between satin or silk and a matt paint. It is less shiny than satin or silk, but has more luster than matt emulsion. Eggshell paint’s finish is, funnily enough, similar to the surface of an eggshell.

  2. What is eggshell paint used for?

    Eggshell paint is best used to reflect light throughout a room and create depth in a space without appearing too shiny. For this reason, we would recommend using eggshell paint for living rooms, dining rooms and walls in medium-to-low traffic areas. As eggshell paint is not as durable as some of our other paints, we would not recommend using it in kitchens, bathrooms or children’s bedrooms.

  3. What is the best primer for eggshell paint?

    There is no specific “best” primer for eggshell paint. Rather, you should match the base of your primer with your pain

    t’s base. For example, if you choose to use a water-based eggshell paint such as Johnstone’s Aqua Water Based Satin,, we would recommend using a primer like Johnstones Aqua water-based undercoat if you choose an oil-based paint.

    How long does eggshell paint take to dry?

    Eggshell paint will take 4-6 hours to be touch-dry. To be dry enough to apply a second coat, we would recommend waiting 16-24 hours.

  4. How to apply eggshell paint to woodwork

    Eggshell paint is the perfect accent to add vintage characteristics to woodwork. We would recommend using it to refresh woodwork such as fireplaces, bannisters, skirting boards and window sills. These are our top tips to ensure the perfect finish when applying eggshell paint to woodwork:

    Where possible, use a paint roller over a brush. For a smoother finish, opt for a short-pile roller sleeve. For a textured finish, use a medium/long-pile sleeve

    Do not apply more than moderate pressure to your paint roller when applying eggshell paint. This will achieve a smooth finish with eggshell that is free of brush marks

    Be generous with reloading eggshell paint to avoid pressing the paint roller into the wall

    Given eggshell paint’s semi-lustrous finish, only roll your paint roller in one direction

    Apply at least two coats of eggshell paint to get complete coverage

  5. How to clean eggshell paint off brushes

    Follow our tips below to properly clean eggshell paint off your brushes and paint rollers:

    • Scrape off as much eggshell paint as possible from your brushes and rollers
    • It’s now time to soak your brushes and rollers
    • For brushes covered in water-based paint, soak your brushes and rollers in warm water for 2 hours
    • If you have used solvent-based paints, soak your brushes and rollers in a solvent-based cleaner such as Brushmate Fluid
    • To dispose of the solvent-based cleaner, cover the container and leave for 24 hours minimum. This will allow the paint and cleaner to separate, and you can pour the remaining cleaner back into its bottle.
    • After you have soaked your brushes, dry them with a clean cloth and store in a dry place

    If you don’t have the time or patience to follow the steps above, why not check out our Brushmate Trade 20 and 4+ Systems? All you have to do is store your wet brushes into the box and the Brushmate Trade will clean them for you! Soft, pliable and ready for use in no time at all.