Johnstone’s - Garden Colours - Night Shore - Exterior Wood Paint - Fade Resistant - Suitable for Garden Furniture Outdoors - Fence Paint - Dry in 2 hours - 12m2 Coverage per Litre - 2.5L

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Metal front doors are becoming more and more popular in the UK due to the fact that they’re more secure, require less maintenance than wooden doors and simply give an attractive contemporary feel to your home. If you’ve decided yours needs a new colour, we’d recommend Johnstone’s Weatherguard. The best water-based satinwood paint is Johnstone’s Aqua Satin hands down. I’ve personally been using this paint for the last 2 years and I wouldn’t use anything else. I’ve seen a huge uptake of this among fellow professionals yet it’s budget-friendly price makes it accessible for home DIYers too. Johnstone’s Retail Emulsion Review If you’re after something that looks great but also has high durability, you don’t need to look much further than Johnstone’s Chalk Paint. Not only does it set in an attractive matt, it’s been specifically formulated for use on any surface without the need for preparation. Johnstone’s durable matt is pretty much any professional painter’s dream paint. It goes on interior walls and ceilings like a dream which means you don’t need to worry about any unevenness or brush marks. It’s also very low odour which is a particular selling point, especially if you’re working with paint all day.

The paint dries to a matt finish which is typically less durable than other sheens but in our experience it’s still very durable and hard-wearing. It’s been specifically formulated to be washable meaning you can wipe away any marks without worrying about the paint coming off. The full matt finish is perfect for disguising any imperfections on the surface of your walls or ceilings. Due to the special formula, this paint can be used on a variety of household surfaces or objects, giving you the freedom to transform anything including furniture, fireplaces, tables and even bed frames. The low VOC and low odour makes it ideal for use within children’s bedrooms too.

The paint is water based which means you won’t need to put up with any strong odours, making it convenient to use in your kitchen without having to take all the doors off for exterior application. Of course, make sure your kitchen is well ventilated before, during and after painting. The paint is very smooth to apply and takes a couple of coats to get the perfect finish assuming your prep the substrate properly. The consistency of the paint is as good as it gets and you should be able to get a coverage of around 12m²/L. One thing you might come across is the paint looking a tad streaky when first applying. If you do face this issue, you don’t need to worry too much – its self-levelling properties fixes this once fully cured.

Johnstone’s Colour Vibe has a variety of unique and rich colours to choose from and is great for giving your bedroom a splash of personality. Johnstone’s Feature Wall Metallic Paint Review Johnstone’s kitchen paint has been proven to resist grease and other stains and thus gives it the edge over some of the other kitchen emulsions on the market in the UK. Johnstone’s Cupboard Paint Review This Revive tile paint lives up to its name – it’s designed to ensure outdated ceramic tiles are given a new lease of life. Once dried, it produces a lovely glossy finish which helps achieve that squeaky clean look. Of course, with a glossy finish comes durability thus making this paint perfect for kitchen or bathroom tiles. Aside from your wooden windows, you can also apply this gloss to a variety of exterior wooden and metal surfaces including doors, cladding and various types of joinery.Johnstone’s kitchen paint has been specifically formulated to be 10 times tougher than other emulsions and by extension, is much tougher than the others in this article. This toughness makes it ideal for use in kitchens which can be prone to things like grease stains and condensation. One of the best yet one of the cheapest – this is ideal for those working on a budget who still want a quality finish. Johnstone’s Colour Vibe Review Johnstone’s Garden Colours is formulated for use on exterior wood and when we say it’s an all-rounder, we’re deadly serious. You can use this paint on anything from sheds and fences to tables and garden chairs. This matt emulsion comes in a variety of unique colours and is perfect for bringing a bit of personality to your bedroom. If you really want to make a statement, this paint is equally as effective when used to paint features in your living room too. Colours: Bold Plum, Gentle Willow, Lime Burst, Soft Buttercup, Seagreen Spray, Dusty Fern, Steel Smoke, wild Bluebell, Calming Stone, Island Lane, Natural Vanilla, White Orchid and Antique Cream

We’d recommend using a medium pile roller for this specific emulsion. The fibres are great for carrying more paint meaning you don’t need to reload your roller as often. Moreover, medium pile rollers tend to give you an even coat when used with water-based matts like this one. Use fungicidal wash to treat any mould or lichen, then remove with a scraper or stiff brush and treat the surface again. Johnstone’s Garden Colours is fairly durable and should last around 4 years before you need to get your paint brush out again. Whilst it’s marketed as fade resistance there’s no harm in giving it a fresh top coat after a couple of years so it’s worth saving any leftover paint. The advanced water based formula has a nice consistency which makes it easy to apply by brush and still get a smooth, satin finish. It’s also handy that you won’t need to use a separate primer or undercoat – simply prepare the surface as you would for any other paint job and start applying.

Choosing the Right Paint

When using a medium pile roller, you should be able to get a fantastically clean looking finish, especially as the consistency of the paint is top notch. You can also get a great finish using a brush assuming you’re not shy when it comes to loading the brush up with paint! This ultimately makes sure there’s no patchiness once the paint has fully dried. The consistency of the paint is ideal for ease of use and the 15m²/L coverage is about as good as it gets when it comes to emulsion. A little really does go a long way when it comes to this paint and after a couple of coats you should still have plenty left in the tin. If you’ve only just laid your cement or concrete, we’d recommend waiting several months before painting with this particular paint for best results. Perhaps the most impressive feature of this paint is its durability. While matt finishes are typically associated with durability issues, Johnstone’s Chalk Paint gives you nothing to worry about. It’s highly resistant to scratches and scuffs and more importantly doesn’t give in to wear and tear. Unfortunately, We Cannot Guarantee Next Working Day - you will be notified if we can't fulfill this.

Our runner up to Dulux is Johnstone’s with their One Coat Matt which is in our opinion the best one coat emulsion available. Whilst overall it falls slightly short of Dulux’s quality, this particular emulsion makes up for that with ease of use and convenience. Application of the paint is simple due to its wonderful consistency which results in a decent coverage as well as an even spread. All you need with this paint is one coat although we would recommend doubling down with Johnstone’s Finishing Wax which will ensure longer-lasting protection. For a shabby chic look, we’d recommend using a brush but if you want a smoother finish it might be worth using a roller. This particular gloss comes in a variety of colours including cream, white, barolo, victory red and vine green. As it’s been specifically formulated for use on kitchen cupboards, you can use this to restore your cupboards, whether the surface is melamine or MDF. Johnstone’s water based gloss is one of the best value for money paints on the market. Its advanced formula means you get the benefits of water based gloss while the finish represents the hallmarks of a more traditional oil based gloss.

Frequently asked questions

Johnstone’s are renowned for creating good quality paint at accessible price points however, this particular paint is a little bit more expensive than some of the others on the market. We think the price point is justified when taking into account the quality of the paint however.