The way I like to think of the range to help me understand what fits where (the “range structure” if you like) is as follows: Recommended usage: Crown Trade Clean Extreme Scrubbable Matt is well-suited for high-traffic, indoor areas such as hallways and interior walls. Yes, you can use Crown Clean Extreme Scrubbable Matt on both walls and ceilings, providing a consistent and attractive matte finish. How do I clean the painted surface? Benefits : New and aged stains can be easily cleaned away, returning walls to an ‘as new’ condition – reducing the need for costly redecoration. Crown Trade Clean Extreme Scrubbable is a true flat matt with 10,000 scrubs durability. It has been independently tested to ISO 11998 Class 1 scrub rating for guaranteed results in high-traffic areas. I’m sure that most professional decorators will have heard of Crown Trade Clean Extreme, and I would guess that many have tried (or maybe even use on a regular basis) the stain resistant scrubbable matt product. But Clean Extreme is actually a range of six quality problem-solution products designed to keep walls and ceilings looking better, for longer.

In terms of application, it goes on very nicely and has decent enough coverage so a drop of paint goes a long way. It is a pricey product and unless you were going to be painting large areas, you might be better off giving this a miss as smaller quantities are simply too expensive. Drying Time: Under normal drying conditions, touch dry in 1-2 hours and re-coatable after 4 hours. Allow for adequate ventilation during the drying period. I’m an Armstead man through and through and whilst the Armstead Durable is on the thin side which can affect the opacity, it goes on very nicely and is overall superb stuff. 2 or 3 coats usually covers dirty walls. Macpherson’s Acrylic Matt (Joe Hessey) We also deliver to the majority of non mainland UK locations including The scottish Highlands & islands, Isle of Man, Isle of Wight, Isles of Scilly and Northern Ireland. Please see full delivery terms for the extra charges associated with these locations Crown Clean Extreme stain resistant matt is available from any Crown Decorating Centre. It is good to go in and have a chat when buying paint sometimes, because they will give you all the advice and product information you could ever need. However, unless you’re entitled to a trade discount, it will almost certainly be cheaper to buy this product online.So why do professional painters opt for a trade paint like Crown Clean Extreme over ‘washable’ retail paints? Well, you will reduce overall maintenance costs in labour and material due to the longevity and prolonged aesthetics of the paint over a longer period. So whilst the initial cost of a paint like Crown Clean Extreme might seem high, overall it will provide you with more value over the long run. I though I’d do a separate section for the application of this vinyl matt in white on a ceiling, simply because it performs particularly well. You see very little in the way of flashing and other imperfections, and you’re left with a very sharp, crisp finish. One coat is often enough to freshen up a ceiling that is already white, or two coats will cover bare plaster. Perhaps the best feature fo the Diamond Matt (apart from it being washable of course) is the smooth finish you can achieve. Due to the consistency, it’s very rare that you’d get any brush or roller marks, especially if you’re using decent equipment. Crown Trade's Clean Extreme Scrubbable Matt provides a true matt finish with durability and longevity to allow repetitive cleaning. ISO 11998 is an industry standard test method used to determine the wet scrub resistance of a dry paint film. Most marks will scrub away with water alone. For more extensive stains use a mild detergent solution.

I regularly use Macpherson’s Acrylic Matt because it’s ridiculously durable. Yes, it dries with a soft sheen but it’s a good trade off in my opinion. It covers in most colours in 2 coats which is a bonus. Leyland Hard-wearing Matt (Joe Sexton) Crown Clean Extreme Scrubbable Matt is formulated to have low VOC content, resulting in minimal odor during and after application. Can I use this paint on various surfaces?

Taking the 4th and 5th spots are Tikkurila 5 and Tikkurila 3 with the professionals seemingly at loggerheads as to which one is the best washable matt paint. This product is recommended for use as supplied. However, on new plaster or highly porous surfaces, apply a mist coat of Crown Trade Clean Extreme thinned with 40% clean water. Crown Clean Extreme Scrubbable Matt is suitable for use on a variety of surfaces, including plaster, wood, and primed metal. Is Crown Clean Extreme Scrubbable Matt safe for use in kitchens and bathrooms? With 35% of the vote share from the 136 participants in our poll, Johnstone’s Acrylic Durable Matt is a clear winner, getting almost twice as many votes as 2nd place. To be honest, this doesn’t totally surprise me. In the past, Crown Stain Resistant Clean Extreme Matt has been poor opacity with white. However, Crown identified the problem and improved the formula to compensate. This covered a base white in two coats of Clean Extreme, which is impressive for a durable matt. The paint flowed well and didn’t pull, but I always cut it in and go around with a 4 inch paint roller.