Cox & Cox Paint - No. 501 Gesso

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 for refund or exchange

For usage instructions and further information on the design of our unique paint pail, please refer to our Paint Buying Guide .