Smudge Al Fresco

Name: Smudge Al Fresco
Brand: Paint - Al Fresco
SKU: FC0030027G1
Price: 22.95 GBP
Availability: InStock

Cool, charcoal grey with just a hint of blue in certain lights.

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£22.95

Multipurpose chalk and mineral paint for furniture, woodwork and more.

Suitable for interior and exterior use
Weatherproof
Matte finish with excellent coverage
Hard-wearing and fade resistant
Self-priming and self-sealing
Ideal Home Awards 2025 Winner

Colour

42 colours available

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Range

Al Fresco Chalk Wall Paint Trim Paint

Multi-Purpose, Self-Priming, Durable Paints for All Projects!

Frenchic Paints are so versatile and most ranges can be used across multiple projects depending on the finish required.
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PAINT RANGE	Chalk Wall Paint ULTRA MATTE Self-sealing	Trim Paint SATIN Self-sealing	Al Fresco MATTE Self-sealing	Lazy Range MATTE LOW SHEEN Self-sealing	Original Artisan Range TRADITIONAL CHALK Sealant Required
SHEEN % approx guide	5% sheen	35% sheen	10% sheen	15% sheen	Dependent on Top Coat
TIN SIZES	2.5L Sample	500ML	750ML 250ML 500ML (Limited Edition colours only)	750ML 250ML	750ML 250ML
APPLICATION	Interior	Interior	Interior / Exterior	Interior	Interior
COLOURS AVAILABLE	159 colours	159 colours	26 colours	18 colours	16 colours
POPULAR PROJECTS	Interior Walls Ceilings Radiators Wooden Floors Kids Rooms Interior Doors & Trims Panelling	Interior Woodwork Interior Doors & Trims Panelling Kitchen Cabinets Indoor Furniture Kids Furniture Radiators	Exterior & Garden Furniture Front Doors Kitchen Cabinets Kids & Indoor Furniture Interior Woodwork Radiators Wooden Floors	Indoor Furniture Kids Furniture Cupboards Drawers & Wardrobes Kitchen Cabinets Interior Woodwork	Indoor Decorative Projects Vintage / Rustic Feel Distressed / Aged Look Scandi / French Style Shabby Chic Mirrors & Frames Indoor Furniture
GOOD TO KNOW	Scrubbable	High scuff resistance	Only exterior paint range Weatherproof	Wax infusion	Needs sealant Ideal for decorative/textured finishes

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750ml 250ml

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Description

Turn yourself over to the dark side and be bang on-trend, you will. Deep charcoal grey with the merest hint of a blue undertone steering it away from the ordinary. Sits well in a multitude of settings - adds drama to neutral settings or work it as a sophisticated alternative to black.

Versatile, multipurpose chalk and mineral paint for indoor and outdoor use.

Voted Best Paint Range – Garden & Exterior at Ideal Home Awards 2025
Weatherproof and hardwearing
Matte finish
Self-priming
Self-sealing
Water-based

Suitable for

Multipurpose paint for interior and exterior use. Recommended for furniture and woodwork. Laminate, powder-coated radiators, metal, uPVC, ceramic wall tiles (we recommend avoiding very wet areas like showers/bath surrounds), kitchen cupboards, front doors and interior wood and concrete floors.

The Technical Stuff

Safe for use on children's toys - EN71-3 certified
Contains: Chalk, Clay, Titanium Dioxide, Resin, Talcum, Preservative

Coverage

A 750ml tin will cover up to 12.5m2 with a single coat. We recommend two coats for a long-lasting, durable finish, so you can expect to cover approx. 6m2. A 250ml tin will cover approx. 2m2.

Coverage

Coverage

A 750ml tin will provide a coat of up to 12.5m². For a durable finish, a minimum of 2 coats is required, so your 750ml tin should provide full coverage for 6m² on non-porous surfaces
Thinner application may affect durability
Porous surfaces will affect the rate of coverage and require additional coats
Always ensure you have enough paint for your whole project. When more than 1 tin of the same colour is needed, it is good practice to ensure batch numbers are identical or to intermix batches prior to commencing painting

How to use

Preparation

Ensure surfaces are in suitable condition for painting and clean, dry, free from wax, grease or penetrating substances and in sound condition. If previously painted, remove loose or flaking paint. Fill any holes/imperfections with a suitable filler
Remove any rust and apply a suitable metal primer - also apply primer to bare ferrous (iron based) metal
Recommended surface preparation in addition to the above – clean with Frenchic Sugar Soap, rinse, dry, hand-sand sufficiently to abrade the surface and/or to smooth any protrusions after filling. Wipe off any dust
You can watch our video on how to prep surfaces for painting here
To promote a smooth finish, treat porous surfaces like bare MDF, with an application of 2 coats of Frenchic Finishing Coat prior to painting
Exterior wooden surfaces in particular can retain moisture for up to 48 hours after rainfall or preparation. Ensure the surfaces are thoroughly dry prior to painting
Take care on opening the tin lid – a Frenchic tin opener is recommended
Stir thoroughly with a wide implement, such as a Paint Paddle, prior to each use

Application, drying and curing (hardening)

Apply with a good quality brush or roller
To allow self-levelling, avoid overworking the paint
Also suitable for spraying - thinning may be required with tap water up to 15%, apply additional coat(s)
For exterior projects, avoid painting in direct sunlight, only when the air and surface temperatures are between 10°C and 32°C and humidity is less than 85%. Do not apply if, in the following 48 hours, there is likelihood of rain, frost, fog, condensation or if the temperature is likely to drop lower than 10°C. This means that certain times of the year are unsuitable for painting outside projects - as a general rule of thumb Summer is recommended
Allow a minimum of 2 hours between coats (even if the paint feels touch dry)
Curing time is up to 2-3 weeks in normal conditions. Treat the newly painted surface with care until then
For floors, to avoid damaging the finish, do not walk on the area for 4 hours after painting and then with socks for the next 7 days. Also, try to keep pet paw claws off as well during this period. Do not allow the surface to become wet for at least a week. Continue to treat with care for up to 3 weeks
Painted floors may require maintenance

Clean up and storage

Reseal tin after use
Clean up any spills immediately with water
Wash brushes/rollers in warm, soapy water
Do not store where the tin could be subjected to damp, frost, freezing or high temperatures

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