Top-quality paint - test winner Frenchic

2025 and 2026 Test Winner for the second time! 

Top-quality wall paint - Frenchic, the test winner!

Chalk Wall Paint wall paint is a luxurious, high-quality and practical interior paint that effortlessly gives walls a velvety matte and beautifully even finish.

The more matte the paint you choose for your walls, the more beautiful the result: trendy and hotel-like, stylish - especially for bedrooms where you want boutique-style luxury. The ultra-matte, dark and velvety shades in the Frenchic range are a great choice!

About Frenchic wall paints:

• Award-winning test winner: best washable wall paint

• Versatile enough for rooms throughout the home, including kitchens and bathrooms

• Water-based

• For indoor use only

• Breathable

•  Also suitable for indoor wooden furniture, powder-coated radiators and ceramic wall tiles (we recommend avoiding very wet areas and areas with standing water, such as showers/bathtubs, shower floors, etc.). 

• Also suitable for indoor wood, concrete and most laminate floors when applied as directed - note that these surfaces may require maintenance.
  

• Minimal VOC content, low odour

• Ingredients: Chalk, clay, titanium dioxide, resin, talc, preservative, wax.

• UKCA and EN71-3 certified: safe for use on children's toys. EN71-3: 2013+A3: 2019

• ISO11998 Class 1 wet scrub resistance rating: fully washable after curing

• Self Priming - no primer or adhesion primer is needed
  

• Self Sealing - no wax or varnish is needed for durability

• Sheen level: - velvet, ultra-matte
  

Coverage:

• A 2.5 l tin of paint covers up to 35 m².

• To achieve a durable finish, at least 2 coats are required, so a 2.5 l tin of paint covers about 17.5 m² with two coats 

• For new plaster, the standard industry recommendation is to first apply a thin mist coat when spray painting. Frenchic wall paint can be thinned with clean tap water by up to 10%.

• Porous and uneven surfaces affect coverage and paint usage and may require additional coats. 

• If there is a significant difference between the surface color and the chosen shade, additional coats may be needed.

• Unstirred paint does not cover well. Read more instructions in the Painting Instructions.

Preparation:

• Make sure the surfaces are in suitable condition for painting - clean, dry, free of wax, grease and other substances, and in good condition.

• Carry out any necessary preparations and masking well before starting work.

• Remove any loose or flaking old paint.

• Clean dirty surfaces with Sugar Soap, then rinse and dry thoroughly.

• Roughen the surface by hand or sand it mechanically.

• Wipe away dust and paint a clean, dry surface

• Be careful when opening the tin - we recommend using the Frenchic paint tin opener. 

• Stir the paint thoroughly right down to the bottom with a wide tool before starting your painting project and during long painting projects.

Painting, paint drying and curing:

• Use only clean, undamaged, high-quality tools for painting: a brush or roller.

• Also suitable for spray painting - thin with approx. 10-15% clean tap water (depending on your equipment) and apply as many coats as needed.

• The paint reaches its final hardness in 2 weeks under normal conditions. Handle the freshly painted surface carefully until it has fully cured.

• Avoid scratching and damaging the freshly painted floor. Do not walk on the painted area at all for 4 hours after painting, then walk on it without shoes for the next 7 days. Also try to keep pets’ claws off the freshly painted area while the paint is drying and curing. Do not let the surface get wet for at least a week. Continue to treat it carefully for up to 3 weeks. From then on, clean your painted floor with non-scratching cleaning tools. 

Storage and cleaning:

• Always close the paint can lid tightly after use.

• When painting outdoors, protect the paint can from insects, pollen, and other debris.

• Clean up spills immediately with warm water.

• Wash brushes in warm, soapy water immediately after use.

• Do not store paint cans where the paint may be exposed to moisture, frost, freezing temperatures, or high temperatures.

Instructions for choosing a color:

• Order a small 250ml sample pot to try at home and test the color before starting a larger project.

• We strive to make the color samples on our website as accurate as possible. However, we can't always guarantee perfect color reproduction, as colors may appear differently on different devices, screen types, and device settings. Colors can also look different at home depending on the lighting and surroundings, and may appear differently depending on the surface's texture and porosity. The best way to choose a color is to visit a Frenchic stockist to see the colors in person, or order a small 250ml sample pot or a color sample card and try the paint at home.

• • Make sure you have enough paint to complete your project. The industry-standard advice is that if you need more than one can of paint, make sure they are from the same production batch (batch number), or, if that's not possible, mix the batches together before painting to ensure a consistent finish.

  • One coat of paint or thinned paint can reduce durability. Porous and uneven surfaces, such as fiberglass wallpaper or unfinished wood, usually require a little more paint than the instructions recommend. All Frenchic paints should be applied in at least two coats. Assess the color only once dry, after applying the two coats as instructed.

    Remember that a color's character changes depending on the lighting and the colors around it. Colors also appear differently on horizontal and vertical surfaces. Paint coverage and spread rate are also affected by how well the paint is mixed and the color of the surface.

Painting instructions and inspiration - click the heading:

• Ceramic tiles

• Guidance for more sensitive painters

• Differences between Frenchic ranges

• Frenchic blogs

• Frenchic's own Facebook group

• Frequently asked questions, FAQ

• Painting instructions