Английские краски Little Greene уже несколько centuries continue to delight their customers with quality and deep color. The company has been operating since 1773, and today its success consists of years of experience, traditional materials and modern technologies.
Characteristic of materials Little Greene
Paint of this manufacturer differs in qualityand security. To create it uses only the best raw materials. So for the production of oil paints used only vegetable oils of natural origin. And in water paints, the amount of volatile organic compounds is much less than that required by regulatory documents.
Paint is suitable for home and professionalof use. It can be applied to all types of cladding, previously painted surfaces, wood (even fresh) and joinery. The material is absorbed into the surface, forming a durable and resistant coating that does not peel off or crack with time.
The painted surface is resistant toexposure to ultraviolet radiation. It is easy to take care of it, it withstands wet cleaning (most species). The appearance of mold and mildew also prevents paint Little Greene.
Reviews about the materials of this company arepositive character. The only caveat is that the paint consumption in practice does not always correspond to the declared by the manufacturer. But it mostly depends on the porosity of the painted surface.
Benefits
The material has a good covering power. Due to this, the paint can be applied in several thin layers without the formation of smudges and sagging.
Used little greene (paint) even inchildren's rooms. To this end, some of its types are issued certificates certifying that the material conforms to safety requirements for children. And all production as a whole is completely repelled by European standards. In confirmation of this, the company also has certificates.
Manufacturers are also interested in environmental issues. All packaging for products is made from recycled materials and, in turn, can also be sent for recycling.
Palette of colors
Little Greene decorative paints are made withusing modern and traditional pigments. Their volume is on average 40 percent more than that of paints from other manufacturers. This gives the material extraordinary depth and saturation. When the lighting changes, the hue of the paint also changes. It gives a peculiar character to painted surfaces.
Little Greene (paint) has two palettes:
- The Colors of England or translated as “the colors of England”.
- Color Scales, which translates as "color scale."
Всего две палитры представлены производителем, но one can study history for almost 3 centuries. For example, the color of Georg Friedrich Handel in the color palette present in the palette painted his entrance door, and the color of the Invisible Green was chosen by the landscape designer Humphrey Repton.
Many colors are based on natural minerals. Designed in this way 128 shades. Among them are unusual modern and classic.
Types of paints
Little Greene (paint) can be of two types: water-based and oil-based. Water-based paints include the following varieties:
- ULTIMATT Emulsion - matt paint for internaland exterior work. It is used in places where you need to get a matte surface with a rich color. It masks small irregularities, especially in those places where the sunlight falls. Differs in the increased amount of pigments and high covering ability. Odorless. Can be washed.
- ACRYLIC MATT Emulsion - has the bestmoisture resistance (15 times higher than that of analogues). It does not appear stains and cracks. The painted surface can be cleaned with detergent.
- ACRYLIC SATIN Emulsion. Differs from the previous pleasant silky shine. Not suitable for rooms with high humidity. The consumption is minimal. Dries quickly.
- Acrylic Matt Emulsion Paint. Visually expands the space and fills it with light. It is used in rooms where there is no moisture. Well covers the surface, minimizing consumption.
- Acrylic Eggshell Paint is a semi-matt paint specially designed for wet rooms. The smell is almost absent.
- Acrylic Gloss Paint - differs from the previous mirror shine.
Oil enamels are presented by the following types:
- Oil Based Eggshell. The coating is durable and durable, withstands frequent cleaning, so it can be used for the processing of joinery.
- Oil Based Gloss Paint. Beautiful mirror gloss - a distinctive feature of this gloss paint.
- Flat Oil Paint - creates a noble matte surface.
- Floor Paint - semi-gloss enamel for flooring and joinery.
Method of application
Paint must first be mixed thoroughly. The surface should be cleaned from dirt and dust, dried.
For drawing the roller or a brush is used. In some cases, allowed spraying method. For porous surfaces, the paint on the first layer can be diluted with water (solvent) by 5-25%.
Paint is applied in several layers to obtain a uniform saturated color.
