Overview

Crown Trade Eggshell is a solvent-based paint offering a smooth, subtle sheen and a tough, washable finish for interior wood and metal. Designed for durability, it provides excellent opacity, adhesion and flow, and is ideal for high-traffic areas. With strong resistance to steam and condensation, it is suitable for high-moisture areas such as kitchens and bathrooms, delivering a long-lasting, easy-to-clean finish.

Smooth, washable eggshell finish
Solvent-based with excellent durability
Resists steam & moisture
Good flow, adhesion & coverage
Ideal for kitchens, bathrooms & hallway
Use Crown Trade Primer Undercoat for optimum results

Tinted Colour Information

Tinted paint is custom mixed in house at Next Day Paint using our Crown Trade tinting machine. We mix the paint on site, which means we can offer our usual fast delivery with no extra delay. Tinted Colour Match paints can't be cancelled or returned as they are tinted to order.

Area	Interior
Recommended Use	Interior wood & metal work, especially suitable for high traffic areas. Suitable for Interior Wood, Metal, PVCu For larger wall areas, Crown Trade Acrylic Eggshell is recommended.
Base	Solvent Based
Coverage	Up to 16m2 per litre
Drying Time	Touch Dry: 6 Hours
Re-Coat Time	4-6 Hours
Recommended Coats	1-2 Coats
Application Method	Brush, Roller
VOC Levels	High
Clean Up	Remove as much product as possible from the equipment before cleaning with white spirit

Preparation

All surfaces must be suitably dry, and free from anything that will interfere with the adhesion of the materials to be applied.

All New Metals

Lightly abrade to a bright (not polished) surface – excluding galvanised surfaces.
Wash with hot water and liquid detergent solution to remove oil, grease or any other contaminants, frequently changing the water.
Rinse thoroughly with clean water.
Allow to dry.
When dry, prime with one coat of Crown Trade Universal Metal Primer followed by one coat of Crown Trade Primer Undercoat.

Galvanised Metal

Bright galvanised surfaces should be thoroughly degreased as per new metals, then pretreated with a T Wash. Overall blackening of the surface will confirm satisfactory surface degreasing.
When dry, prime with one coat of Crown Trade Universal Metal Primer followed by one coat of Crown Trade Primer Undercoat.

Non Ferrous Metals

Prime bare metal with one coat of Crown Trade Universal Metal Primer followed by one coat of Crown Trade Primer Undercoat.

Ferrous Metals

Remove all millscale and surface rust back to clean bright metal. Remove all residues.
Prime within the working day with one coat of Crown Trade Universal Metal Primer followed by one coat of Crown Trade Primer Undercoat.

Previously Decorated Metal Surfaces

Remove all loose and failing or suspect paint.
Feather edges of sound paint.
Remove all dust. Remove all rust.
Spot prime all bare metalwork with Crown Trade High Universal Metal Primer.
Wash remaining sound paint with hot water and liquid detergent solution to remove any contaminants, frequently changing the water.
Wet abrade to provide a key.
Rinse with clean water to remove all residues.
Allow to dry.
Bring forward spot primed areas with one coat of Crown Trade Primer Undercoat.

New Wood Surfaces

Rub down with a suitable grade of abrasive paper and round sharp edges to a 1-3mm radius. Remove all dust.
Timber with oils/extractives must be swabbed with clean methylated spirits, frequently changing the face of the cloths.
Treat any knots with two coats of fresh knotting.
Apply one coat of Crown Trade Wood Primer followed by one coat of Crown Trade Primer Undercoat.

Previously Decorated Wood Surfaces

Remove all loose, failing or suspect paint.
Remove grey and denatured surfaces by rubbing down with abrasive paper.
Feather edges of sound paint.
Remove all dust. Organic growth must be removed and the areas treated with Sandtex Trade Fungicidal Solution.
Remove any defective putty glazing, clean and prime rebates, replacement putties must be allowed to form a hard skin.
Treat knots with two thin coats of fresh knotting.
Fill any fixing holes, cracks and shallow surface defects with Sandtex Ready Mixed Filler or 2 pack wood filler.
Wash remaining sound paint with hot water and liquid detergent solution to remove any contaminants, frequently changing the water.
Wet abrade to provide a key.
Rinse with clean water to remove all residues.
Allow to dry. Spot prime bare and filled areas with one coat of Crown Trade Wood Primer followed by one coat of Crown Trade Primer Undercoat.

Application

Always test a small area of the surface to be painted to ensure you are happy with the finished results

Stir well before and during use.
Apply 1 or 2 coats by brush or roller to an even thickness (use good quality tools – synthetic or bristle brush or short/medium pile roller). Maintain a wet edge.
Always intermix packs for colour consistency. Please check for colour accuracy prior to application. Crown Paints or Next Day Paint is not liable for decorating costs caused as a result of an incorrect colour being applied.

NOTE: A characteristic of the new technology used in this product is that whiteness intensifies as the paint dries.

Always follow manufacturer's instructions found on the tin

Aftercare & Storage

Store upright and secure. Store in secure dry conditions inaccessible to children or animals. Containers should be kept closed during storage. Do not store below 5ºC or above 40ºC.