Overview

Give your interiors a flawless, professional finish with Armstead Trade Quick Dry Satin. This water-based mid-sheen paint is fast-drying, non-yellowing, and incredibly easy to apply, delivering smooth, even coverage on wood and metal surfaces. Perfect for interior projects, it combines durability with a subtle, elegant sheen that enhances the look of doors, trim, and furniture, all without the hassle of long drying times.

Quick drying - get beautiful results faster
Non-yellowing - keeps colours true over time
Mid-sheen finish - durable with a professional look

Area	Interior & Exterior
Recommended Use	Ideal for wood and metal surfaces
Base	Water based
Coverage	Up to 16m² per litre
Drying Time	2-4 hours
Re-Coat Time	4-6 hours
Recommended Coats	1-2 coats
Application Method	Brush or roller
VOC Levels	Low
Clean Up	After use, remove as much paint as possible from brushes before cleaning with clean water.

Preparation

Ensure all surfaces are clean, dry, and free from defective or poorly adhering material, dirt, grease, wax, and other contaminants.

Rub down previously painted surfaces thoroughly using wet flatting methods where possible, then wipe with a damp, lint-free cloth. Avoid inhaling dust; wear a suitable face mask if dry-sanding.

Treat knots with a suitable knotting solution such as Ronseal's Knotting Pale. For new or bare wood, apply 1–2 coats of Armstead Trade Quick Drying Wood Primer Undercoat.

Prime all bare metal with either Armstead Trade Red Oxide Metal Primer or Armstead Trade Metal Primer Zinc Phosphate..

Apply a thinned coat of Armstead Trade Quick Dry Satin to bare plaster and masonry surfaces.

When applying water-based paints over conventional solvent-based coatings, ensure very thorough surface preparation.

Take special precautions when preparing pre-1960s paint surfaces on wood and metal, as they may contain harmful lead.

Application

Always follow the manufacturers instructions found on the tin, it is recommended that a small test area is applied before painting the entire surface to ensure compatibility.

Apply using a brush or roller only, this paint is not suitable for spraying.
Do not apply in temperatures below 8°C (as recommended by British Standard BS 6150).
Lightly dampen both the synthetic brush and the surface before application to improve flow and achieve a smooth, even finish. Stir the paint thoroughly before use.
Apply 1-2 coats of Armstead Trade Quick Dry Satin as required.
Newly painted doors and windows should not be closed tightly until the paint is fully dry.
Thinning: Not required for normal use.