Decorator Guide: Matt Paint Application Advice

Our matt paint is an interior acrylic emulsion paint. Please follow our decorator guide for best results. For professional results, use a trusted decorator when decorating with our paints

It is a high-quality, water-based acrylic emulsion paint designed for interior walls

It is not suitable for woodwork

It can be used for painted decorative furniture but wax must be applied over the emulsion in those cases

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Thinning Instructions

This paint is highly pigmented and can be thinned by up to 45% for second or third coats to achieve a smooth, even finish.

• Porous surfaces (e.g. bare plaster): Thin the first coat with up to 30% water
  
  

• Slightly porous surfaces: Thin the first coat with up to 15% water
  
  

 

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Drying Times

• Touch dry: 1–2 hours
  
  

• Re-coat: 3–4 hours

 

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Preparation for Previously Painted Walls

For best results, we recommend applying one coat of Myland's Wall Primer before painting.

 

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Using Masking Tape

Use high-quality masking tape suitable for your project. Tapes with paint-locking technology can improve results. Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions for best performance.

 

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Interior Caulks & Sealants

For gap filling or sealing, use a water-based acrylic decorator’s caulk.

• Apply only the amount needed to reduce drying time and prevent cracking
  
  

• Allow to dry for 2–3 hours
  
  

• Then apply one undiluted coat of wall primer, and allow to dry for at least 4 hours before applying three coats of your chosen paint, allowing 4 hours between each coat
  
  

 

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Painting Over Wall Fillers

Use fillers with similar porosity and density to the surface being painted.
Avoid highly alkaline or sand-based fillers, which may be incompatible with this paint.

• If necessary, ensure the filler is sanded smooth and free of dust
  
  

• Apply 2 coats of wall primer in a matching tone with 4-hour drying intervals, followed by 3 coats of your chosen colour
  
  

 

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How to Apply Paint to Walls by Brush

• Stir the paint thoroughly
  
  

• Make sure all surfaces are clean, dry, and stable
  
  

• Sand back any weak or peeling layers
  
  

• Apply using synthetic-bristled brushes: start vertically, then spread the paint horizontally
  
  

• On the final coat, “lay off” in a single direction to reduce visible brush marks
  
  

• Typically a 2-coat finish, but more coats thinned with up to 30% water may be used for a flawless result
  
  

 

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How to Apply Paint to Walls by Roller

• Stir thoroughly before use
  
  

• Use a short pile woven polyester roller
  
  

• Apply paint in overlapping "M", "W", or "V" strokes, then fill in the shape
  
  

• Always work in sections, maintaining a wet edge to prevent roller marks
  
  

• For the final coat, lay off in one direction
  
  

• A 2-coat finish is standard, but extra thinned coats (up to 30%) can enhance the final appearance
  
  

 

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Picture Framing

Especially with this matt finish paint or dark colours, always maintain a wet edge to avoid “flashing” (a visible halo effect where overlapping edges meet).

 

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Repairing Damage and Touch-Ups

Our matt paint is durable, but damage may require repainting.

Best Practice: Repaint the entire wall or piece of furniture using the same batch of paint to avoid inconsistencies.

If Touching In:

• A) Use the original batch. If using a different batch, repaint an entire wall to minimise colour shift
  
  

• B) Match your original preparation methods to avoid textural differences
  
  

• C) Use the same tools and technique. Blend edges carefully
  
  

• D) Be aware that paint colour can subtly change over time, newer paint matches better when applied sooner.
  
  

Note: Touching in dark shades is more likely to show variation than lighter tones.