Overview

Johnstone’s Trade Aqua Guard Durable Matt finish is the toughest water-based matt paint from Johnstone’s Trade, designed for interior wood and metal. Formulated with advanced Surface Protection Technology, it offers superior resistance against scratches, scuffs and greasy finger marks, delivering a durable, long-lasting finish, ideal for high-traffic interiors. With its excellent flow, smooth application and outstanding hiding power, this premium matt paint ensures high-quality results every time.

Johnstone’s most durable interior water-based matt paint
Ideal for trims
Ultimate protection against scratches & stains
Resists daily wear, tear and greasy marks
Excellent coverage and hiding power
Use with Johnstone’s Aqua Guard Primer Undercoat on bare wood
Tintable in 16 000+ colours

Tinted Colour Information

Tinted paint is custom mixed in house at Next Day Paint using our Jonhstone's 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	Wood and metal: including iron/steel, planed timber, softwood, timber, window frames
Base	Water-Based
Coverage	Up to 14m² per litre
Drying Time	Touch Dry: 1-2 Hours
Re-Coat Time	4-6 Hours
Application Method	Brush, Roller or Sprayer
VOC Levels	Low
Clean Up	Remove as much paint as possible from the equipment before cleaning with water

Preparation

Ensure the surface is clean, dry and free from dirt and grease.

Remove any loose or flaking material
Rub down previously gloss painted surfaces with fine waterproof abrasive paper and rinse thoroughly.
Prime bare wood with Johnstone’s Aqua Guard Primer Undercoat. Prime all other bare surfaces with Johnstone’s Trade Advanced Multi Surface Primer. No primer or undercoat is required on previously painted surfaces, prepare as normal and apply direct.
Apply one full coat of Johnstone’s Aqua Guard Primer Undercoat to all correctly prepared surfaces before application of Johnstone’s Trade Aqua Guard Matt.

Note: for strong colour changes it is recommended to use Johnstone’s Aqua Guard Primer Undercoat in the final colour of choice.

Application

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

Stir thoroughly before use to ensure the paint is completely mixed.
Johnstone's Trade Aqua Guard Durable Matt paint can be applied by brush, roller or sprayer.
Ensure good ventilation during application and drying.
If using more than one can of the same colour, intermix prior to use to ensure colour consistency.
Do not apply in temperatures below 8°C.
Additional coats may be required with certain colours, or attempting a wide colour change.
Using Sprayer: HVLP application: 1.8-2.0mm tip size. Spray pressure: 0,3-0,4MPa (= approx. 3-4 bar). Can be diluted 5-10%. Airless spray application: 0.008” - 0.010” tip, 2000 – 2500psi. Undiluted. Must use Ultra Finish tips.

Always follow manufacturer's instructions found on the tin