Virgin Original Artisan

A soft, shaded off-white with almost purple tones in some lights.

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Virgin Original Artisan
Virgin Original Artisan
Virgin Original Artisan
Virgin Original Artisan
Virgin Original Artisan
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Traditional style chalk and mineral paint for interior furniture.

  • Ideal for upcycling furniture and creative projects
  • A matte, creamy chalk finish with virtually no odour
  • Perfect for creating texture or for a distressed or aged finish
  • Requires sealing, choose a Frenchic finishing wax or top coat
  • Self-priming so minimum prep is required
Colour
16 colours available
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Range
Original Artisan Trim Paint Chalk Wall Paint

Frenchic Paint Range Guide

Chalk Wall Paint
Chalk Wall Paint
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Trim Paint
Trim Paint
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Al Fresco
Al Fresco
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Lazy Range
Lazy Range
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Original Artisan
Original Artisan
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Finish
Ultra Matte
Satin
Matte
Matte Low sheen
Traditional Chalk
Sealing
Self-sealing
Self-sealing
Self-sealing
Self-sealing
Sealant Required
Sheen %
5% sheen
35% sheen
10% sheen
15% sheen
Dependent on Top Coat
Tin Sizes
2.5L,
Sample
500ML
750ML, 250ML
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
Size
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EN71-3 certified – child safe

EN71-3 certified – child safe

Low VOCs, virtually no odour

Low VOCs, virtually no odour

Self-priming

Self-priming

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Virgin - Peel & Stick Paint Sample

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Description

Pure and simple, this soft off-white will perform for you perfectly in a multitude of settings with its subtle shaded, almost purplish, undertones.

Traditional style chalk and mineral paint for interior furniture and upcycling projects.

  • Ideal for adding texture, layering colours and for creating decorative effects
  • Chalky matte finish, requires sealing for protection and durability. Choose a Frenchic finishing wax or top coat
  • No priming is needed, just simple prep
  • Water-based with low VOCs and low odour 
  • Safe for use on children's furniture and toys 

Suitable for

Recommended for decorative effects for interior wooden furniture. Also suitable for most wooden surfaces, laminate and metal.

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 8m² with a single coat. Original Artisan is perfect for creating decorative effects, adding texture and creating a distressed look with multiple colours and layers.

Coverage

Coverage

  • A 750ml tin will provide a coat of up to 8m². Full visual coverage may require more than 1 coat, depending on the desired effect
  • 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 prepare surfaces for painting here
  • Ensure the surfaces are thoroughly dry prior to painting
  • To promote a smooth finish, treat porous surfaces like bare MDF, with an application of 2 coats of Frenchic Finishing Coat 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
  • Allow a minimum of 1 hour between coats (even if the paint feels touch dry)
  • You may prefer to sand between coats, depending on the desired effect
  • Seal with your choice of Frenchic sealant
  • Curing time is up to 2-3 weeks in normal conditions. Treat the newly painted surface with care until then

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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