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29 July 2020

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Wall

Low Sheen | Interior | More than 99.99% VOC-free

For all inside spaces, including bedrooms and wet areas like bathrooms. Washable, no smelly odour & anti-mould. Explore Tint™ Wall here

Trim

Semi Gloss | Interior & Exterior | More than 96.5% VOC-free

Super tough for busy spots like doors, windows and furniture. Washable, super-durable & designed to not jam. Explore Tint™ Trim here

Exterior

Low Sheen | Exterior | More than 95% VOC-free

Protects your outside spaces against the harsh Aussie sun and weather. UV-resistant, super-durable, highly-flexible. Explore Tint™ Exterior here

Ceiling

Flat | Interior | More than 99.99% VOC-free

Hides surface imperfection for a fresh, flat look that makes any space look bigger. No smelly odour. Explore Tint™ Ceiling here

Prep Plus

Primer, sealer, undercoat | Interior/Exterior | 99.9% VOC-free

Our one coat wonder for priming, sealing and preparing interior and exterior spaces including plasterboard, brick, masonry, MDF, cement sheet, render, wood, laminate or raw metal. Explore Tint™ Prep Plus here

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Sample pouch

100ml | Wall paint

100ml of our low sheen Wall paint — enough to cover a 50cm2 patch with two coats. Comes as a handy pouch for 100% colour & finish confidence.

Sample Sticker

21.5 x 21.5 cm | Peel and Stick

Our supersized Sample Stickers make it easy to try colours around your home without using messy sample pots. Sample Stickers feature two coats of paint to give you 100% colour confidence.

Sample Card

195 x 145 mm | Paper card

Our sample cards are made using two coats of paint on a hardy paper stock.

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