Johnstone's One Coat Matt Emulsion Paint - Pure Brilliant White 2.5L

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This type of one coat paint finish is nonreflective, allowing it to hide surface inconsistencies and appear smooth and velvety. Coverage and drying time will also vary among specific products, so it’s important to take the time to read the product information and the manufacturer’s recommendations for use before deciding on a one coat paint product. It’s also a good choice for newly plastered walls, it goes on easily and evenly and covers well after a mist coat. One coat paint is up to 20 percent more viscous, which covers up old coats of paint without a primer or second coats.

Dulux One coat Pure brilliant white Matt Emulsion paint, 5L

One coat paint isn’t usually water-based because it’s difficult to manufacture a very thick water-based latex or acrylic paint that will reliably cover in just one coat. Check out this list to discover some of the best one coat paint products to update the interior of your home. If you are on the lookout for a white matt emulsion that won't break the bank then this budget paint could just be what you need. One coat paint can be applied over another type of paint, though to ensure that the old paint doesn’t show through, it’s important that the one coat paint has a similar or darker color. A good quality white emulsion is an essential item in any DIYers arsenal and for us this offering from big guns Dulux is one of their best all rounders.This paint needs 1 coats to look its best, but its quick drying formula makes up for lost time, as you can recoat after just 4 hours. Not all monitors will display colours the same and paint tins may not show the same colour as your walls do in natural light. This means that this one coat paint is water based and has a low number of VOCs, making it a great option for painting small bedrooms or basements where the ventilation may be poor. After all, even one coat paint will require more than one coat if you are trying to paint a black wall with white paint.

One Coat Paint Options of 2023 - Top Picks by Bob Vila The Best One Coat Paint Options of 2023 - Top Picks by Bob Vila

They do a whole range of paints, including their Chalk Wall Paint range which is specially formulated for walls and ceilings. The paint comes in a 1-quart or a 1-gallon can that can cover up to 400 square feet and has a 100 percent acrylic formula.

The acrylic one coat paint has a low-odor and low-VOC formula that makes it easier and safer to paint small spaces, though proper ventilation should still be a primary concern before starting. It has a smooth consistency, is easy to apply with a brush or roller and doesn’t have much splatter when applied correctly, drying to a nice smooth flat durable sheen. White on white you can get away with one coat, but if not you can recoat within two hours to get a bright white finish. The paint dries to the touch in about eight hours and fully cures in about 24 hours, at which point the paint can be washed, scrubbed, and cleaned without it chipping or fading. This matt emulsion paint from the Dulux One coat range is the perfect choice to renew your home interior.