Overview

Armstead Trade Vinyl Silk is a professional-quality, mid-sheen emulsion designed to provide a tough, wipeable finish that resists scuffing and abrasion. Ideal for all normal interior walls and ceilings, it delivers excellent opacity and coverage, ensuring a smooth, long-lasting finish.

Perfect for high-traffic areas such as hallways, kitchens, and offices, this emulsion is easy to clean and maintain, helping to keep your interiors looking fresh and vibrant.

Tough, wipeable finish for easy maintenance
Good opacity and coverage for a professional look
Available in White and Magnolia

Enhance your interiors with Armstead Trade Vinyl Silk, the ideal choice for a durable, high-quality mid-sheen finish.

Area	Interior
Recommended Use	Interior walls and ceilings
Base	Water based
Coverage	Up to 14m² per litre
Drying Time	1-2 hours
Re-Coat Time	2-4 hours
Recommended Coats	1-2 coats
Application Method	Brush, roller, & airless spray
VOC Levels	Low
Clean Up	Remove as much paint as possible from brushes before cleaning with water

Preparation

Ensure all surfaces are sound, clean, and dry, and free from defective or poorly adhering material, dirt, grease, and salts.

New plaster and masonry must be fully dry before applying primer or paint.
Apply a sealing coat of thinned Armstead Trade Vinyl Silk (up to 1 part clean water to 20 parts paint) to new plaster and masonry.
When sanding, avoid inhalation of dust by wearing a suitable face mask.

Proper preparation ensures a smooth, durable finish and enhances the paint’s performance.

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 by brush, roller, or airless spray.
As with all water-based paints, do not apply in temperatures below 8ºC, in accordance with British Standard BS 6150.
Stir the paint thoroughly before use. On very absorbent surfaces, apply a sealing coat of thinned Armstead Trade Vinyl Silk.
Apply 1 or 2 coats of Armstead Trade Vinyl Silk for best results.

Thinning

Sealing new/bare surfaces: Add up to 1 part clean water to 20 parts paint.
Normal use: Thinning is not required.
Airless spray: Thinning is not required.

Airless Spray Recommendations

Use a 515 or 517 Low Pressure tip at 1200–1600 psi (83–110 bar), or a 515 or 517 tip at 2000–2300 psi (138–158 bar).
These are guidelines only. Adjust settings as needed depending on equipment type, substrate, and site or atmospheric conditions.