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Cox & Cox Paint - No. 501 Gesso
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Cox & Cox Paint - No. 501 Gesso
Here is a serene shade that takes life at a slower pace. Instantly calming, Gesso will provide a backdrop for a look that is natural in feel. Develop harmonies with our shade and team with textured natural accessories, or gently aged pieces for a look that is poised and elegant.
Select our matt emulsion for decorating interior walls and ceilings, and our eggshell for decorating interior and exterior wood and metal.
To view our colour at home you may request a Colour Card, and order a Sample Pot or a Sample Collection. Sample Collections offer you your chosen sample pot within our edited colour group, and four sample pots for the price of three.
Discover the story of our 16 shades with our Paint Lookbook.
For further information please refer to our Paint Buying Guide and Paint FAQs.
Choose from Matt Emulsion or Eggshell, depending on your project.
MATT EMULSION
A quality water-based acrylic matt emulsion for interior use with a low 3% sheen level for a beautiful matt finish
Features:
Low odour and environmentally friendly
Excellent coverage properties and a contemporary matt finish
Washable
Drying speed allows the application of two coats within one day
Application:
Stir well before use
Use between 8ºC and 30ºC, not in extremes of temperatures
Before use, clean surfaces to be painted removing all grease, dirt or flakes
Our paint has been formulated to use with a brush or roller application
Touch dry in 1 – 2 hours. Recoat time 3 – 4 hours
Take Note:
The coverage of our matt emulsion is on average 15m² per litre on an already prepped and fully sealed surface
Our matt emulsion is not suitable for woodwork, unless you are using it to paint decorative furniture. Should you choose to paint decorative furniture apply a clear wax on top
On porous surfaces (e.g. bare plaster) thin the first coat with up to 30% water, and on only slightly porous surfaces thin the first coat with up to 15% water
This paint has a high pigmentation. It can be thinned up to 45% and still be used as a second or third coat for a fine finish
Simply use warm water and a little detergent to clean your brushes / rollers after use, clean immediately for ease
This product must be protected from frost. Store at temperature above 5°C. Use within 12 months
Due to the variability of computer screen settings from device to device we do not recommend that you rely upon a colour match from screen view only. We always recommend that you confirm your colour selection using our colour card, and using our sample pots.
Colour cards are available, produced using each of our 16 shades of paint, and can be ordered online.
100ml sample pots of your chosen colour can be purchased from our website before you begin your project, both individually for £5, or as part of a collection of our four edited colour groups for £15 from our paint product pages.
Paint cannot be returned once the paint pail has been opened
EGGSHELL
A quality water-based topcoat for wood and metal substrates suitable for internal and external use, and with a low 23% sheen level for a beautiful near matt finish.
Features:
Replaces old oil-based products, with no compromise on performance but a much more pleasing low level 23% sheen finish
Formulated to resist moisture, staining and general wear and tear
May be used as a topcoat for use on both timber and metal substrates
Suitable for interior (including kitchens and bathrooms) and exterior use
Drying speed allows the application of two coats within one day
The product is low odour and environmentally friendly
Excellent coverage properties and a contemporary low sheen finish with yellowing resistant properties
Washable
Application:
Stir well before use
Use between 8ºC and 30ºC, not in extremes of temperatures
When applying outdoors, do not apply when rain or dew is imminent
Our paint has been formulated to use with a brush or roller application and can be sprayed
Use over appropriate primer if required; on timber substrates use a quality wood primer and undercoat, on metal substrates use a quality metal primer and undercoat
Touch dry in 2 – 3 hours. Recoat time 3 – 4 hours
Take Note:
The coverage of our eggshell is on average 14m² per litre
Should it be deemed necessary to thin, water should be used up to a level of 10%
Simply use warm water and a little detergent to clean your brushes / rollers after use, clean immediately for ease
This product must be protected from frost. Store at temperature above 5°C. Use within 12 months
Due to the variability of computer screen settings from device to device we do not recommend that you rely upon a colour match from screen view only. We always recommend that you confirm your colour selection using our colour card, and using our tester pots.
Paint cannot be returned once the paint tin has been opened
For usage instructions and further information on the design of our unique paint pail, please refer to our Paint Buying Guide .
| Delivery option | Price | Delivery Time |
|---|---|---|
| Standard UK Delivery | £5.95 | 3 working days. |
| Next Working Day | £8.50 | Next Day for UK Mainland orders only - these have to be ordered before 12 noon to qualify. |
| Next Working Day before 12pm | £10.00 | Next Day before 12pm - these have to be ordered before 12 noon to qualify. |
| Saturday Delivery | £15.00 | Between 9am and 5pm for UK Mainland orders only - these have to be ordered before 12 noon to qualify. |
| Sunday Delivery | £15.00 | Between 9am and 5pm for UK Mainland orders only - these have to be ordered before 12 noon to qualify. Please note not all items qualify for Sunday Delivery. |
| EU Delivery | £20.00 | 5 working days - Prices for overseas deliveries are weight and size dependent, so we reserve the right to contact you regarding an increase in the price to take additional payment if required. |
| Channel Island Delivery | £20.00 | 5 working days - Please visit the Delivery information page for further details. |
For more information visit our full delivery information page or call us on 0330 333 2123 or email [email protected]
Returns and Refunds
You have 28 days to return any item for a full refund, provided it is in original, unused, saleable condition and repacked in the original packaging.
You are responsible for the cost of returning your item(s) to us, unless you received a faulty, damaged or wrongly despatched item.
To return an item, please follow the returns instructions on the back on your invoice. For more information visit our full returns information page or call us on 0330 333 2123 or email [email protected]
