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Newly plastered walls or those with a patchy surface are best prepared using our perfect wall primer which will allow for an even surface on which to apply our paint. We would also suggest that you wash or rub down your walls to ensure the best finish. If your walls are sound, then two coats of our perfect matt emulsion are sufficient.

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New or bare woodwork should be primed with a coat of our perfect wood primer & undercoat to ensure the best possible finish. This will prevent any resins from bleeding through to the top coat. Use with our perfect eggshell or perfect matt emulsion. It’s quick drying and available in white, light grey and dark grey.

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