WALL PAINTING INSTRUCTIONS AND TIPS
Painting walls is one of the fastest interior decorating methods.
By changing the wall shade, you can quickly and affordably change the atmosphere yourself - without special machines or complicated tools.
Test winner Frenchic wall paint!
Frenchic wall paints are suitable for home or summer cottage, traditional buildings or even modern styles.
The English, soft Frenchic color world partly reminds of old, domestic traditional shades, so you can beautifully combine our wall paints with traditional wallpapers.
Over the past 12 months, we have worked hard to curate even more beautiful shades for our Chalk Wall Paint series and the matching Trim Paint selection. And why not?
So paint the walls with our wall paint and finish the room in style by painting the room's radiators, baseboards and doors in the same shade with the Trim Paint series paints.
You now have a lot of choices for painting panel walls, interior walls, baseboards, doors, and even radiators.
Are you ready to explore our new color selection more deeply?
1. Whites and almost whites
Whites and near-whites are always popular colors because they are calming and easy to use with any interior style.
In our recently expanded wall paint selection, there are now new shades - from super light pearl gray Moon Whisper, natural white Yorkshire Rose to the classic, pure white Whiter than White shade.
Take a convenient look here at all white shades.
Moon Whisper, a light silvery gray wall paint.
2. Green wall paint shades
We have previously mentioned that we expect bolder color choices to become more common. However, it is easy to approach adding color in interior design cautiously if you are not used to it.
Neutral and natural shades are a great way to add color safely because they are not too challenging for our senses.
Our wall paint selection now includes a range of soft, botanical, and architectural shades that fit perfectly here.
If you're looking for a bit of color that brightens your surroundings without drama, you can keep things understated with the Green with Envy shade.
Also check out the lime or apple-toned Apple Barn color and the hugely popular aqua Breezing.
How about the dark and mossy Constance Moss, fresh Bradstock, the wonderfully smoky and trendy Steaming Green, or the beautiful light Maveric?
A light and fresh salmon shade Sweetcheecks pairs wonderfully with green.
Peek conveniently here at all green and blue shades.
Earthy beiges, clay and sand paint shades
Neutral earthy and soft shades suitable for Boho style and Japandi style, such as light beige Pampas, rabbit brown Bunnikins, cocoa-toned, warm Moleskin.
These neutrals, together with fresh white, are always a functional and classic combination.
We will add to the list a Finnish favorite: the linen shade Stone in Love.
Take a convenient look here at all brown and beige shades.
A bit bolder?
Of course, there are also bolder shade options available if you are ready to dive straight into colors.
Honeycombe and Earthy are friendly and warm shades, perfect for a cozy interior.
Take a convenient look here at all yellow and orange shades.
Design and Boutique style
This style requires bold use of colors. The atmosphere is created by strong colors and their abundant use.
Painting one wall is not enough if you aim for drama and hotel-style luxury. Then also consider painting the ceiling and painting the trims and doors in the same shade as the walls!
Dark shades that create atmosphere include forest green Black Forest, eggplant-colored Boujee, blue Smooth Operator, and completely black Black Tie.
In the Scandi style
The Scandi style manages to maintain its foothold in the design world year after year.
When talking about the Scandi atmosphere, Jitterbug is an excellent choice.
It suits any environment: dark enough to bring drama, but not flashy. It also works wonderfully in a post-war house.
It looks good with white (or almost white) shades, wooden surfaces, rattan, and brick.
Combine this shade with flax-colored Stone in Love and smoky Shush.
For a stylish scandi look, the blue-based grey Gentlemen's Club. also fits well.
Shush, wall paint.
The perfect interior color
You have dozens of shades to choose from, so you will surely find a few that match the shade you are looking for in wall paints or Trim Paint collections.
That's great - it's always better to have more options than too few. No one wants to settle for a shade that's almost right.
Safe and tested
Frenchic Chalk Wall Paint - award-winning wall paint series
Our wall paint is velvety and luxurious - as well as practical!
The unmatte surface is both breathable and fully washable, low VOC, and almost odorless.
And you can also use it on surfaces other than walls:
Our wall paint is suitable for:
For interior walls and ceilings
For wooden parts indoors, such as panels and slats
For laminate
For radiators
For ceramic tiles that are not in areas with standing water. Read more about tile painting here.
For concrete, as well as wood and laminate floors. Painted floors may require maintenance painting.
Color selection
Remember that the shade changes depending on lighting and adjacent surfaces. The shade appears differently on horizontal and vertical surfaces.
Reserve enough paint to cover the entire project.
If you need multiple cans, ensure the same batch or mix the cans together to ensure a uniform result.
Paint Coverage
2.5L covers about 36 m². A durable finish requires 2 coats → about 17 m² / can.
Calm, grooved, or porous surfaces consume more paint.
Let the coats dry for at least 2 hours. Dust dry in an hour. Finish long strokes from top to bottom.
One coat or thinned paint may reduce durability.
Porous surfaces like fiberglass wallpaper or raw boards require more paint.
Paint Durability
Prepare surfaces according to instructions. Follow drying times.
Frenchic-seinämaali is fully washable and ISO11998 wet cleaning class 1.
Read detailed information on the paint can.
Painting instructions briefly
Paint only clean and dry surfaces.
Wash the wall if there is grease, soot, or kitchen grease on the surface.
Move the furniture and protect the floor.
Then just start painting!
Cut edges and trims with a brush. You can use masking tape.
Frenchic wall paints can be applied with a roller, brush, or spray.
At least two coats are required.
A third coat may be needed for large color differences or uneven surfaces.
Paint consumption increases on porous or textured surfaces.
Stir the paint carefully before use and during painting. Pigment sinks to the bottom.
Finish the room by painting radiators and pipes in the same shade.
Choose a wall paint shade here and read more work instructions.
Frenchic - wall paint
water-based
suitable for indoor use only
ISO classification, fully washable when dry
UKCA and EN71-3 certified (safe paint for children's toys) EN71-3:2019+A1:2021
Low VOC content, almost odorless
Gloss level: Ultra matte
Self Sealing - does not require wax or other coating
Stir carefully. Pigment sinks quickly.
