Eco Trade Emulsion/White Ceiling Paint. Eco-friendly Mist Coat Paint and Primer for new plaster and lime
Nevada Ultra from Graphenstone is an excellent ultra-white matt paint used as a cost-effective eco Trade Emulsion and as a bright white ceiling paint. Also for use on new plasters as a "mist coat" or "primer". It can be used on buildings that require breathable paint finishes as well as in conventional houses.
It can be applied to plaster, gypsum, lime, old paint, prefabricated panels, unlaminated wallpaper, brick or perlite.
Tradespeople might know this type of paint as a "contract matt" as it is perfect for the first coat on bare gypsum plaster. It can be used as an economical priming coat under any of the interior Graphenstone wall paints.
Landlords and people moving home also love Naturcolor paint for giving white ceilings a spruce-up, and with virtually no smell, it is a win-win.
Nevada Ultra can also be used as a final paint finish on interior walls in low traffic areas (2 to 4 coats may be required, depending on the colour underneath). It is class 2 in washability and therefore does not have the wipability strength of other paints in the Graphenstone Interior range - for example, Grafclean.
Benefits
- Interior and exterior use (exterior only as a priming coat)
- High covering power
- Low Sheen Flat Matt finish
- Very Low VOC, < 0.1 %/l
- Breathable - Class 1 - Sd <0.14
- Fire rated: Class 0, B-s1, d0
- Tough and long-lasting
- Formaldehyde-free (eliminates formaldehyde)
- Good Washability: Class 2
- High adherence to substrates
Drying time: Quick drying; 2-4 hours between coats; 24 hours until fully dry; 30 days until fully cured.
Approx coverage: 14-20m2 per Litre (supplied as a concentrate - dilute 10-15% with water before application). At least 2 coats are usually required.
Further Information
Mineral substrates must be at least 28 days old before application. Substrates must also be resistant to high alkalinity. If in doubt, apply to a test area first.
Do not apply to surfaces in constant contact with water.
If there are any strict aesthetic requirements, it is recommended to conduct preliminary tests.
For more detailed information, download the Graphenstone NaturColor Technical Data Sheet, opens in a new tab.
Cleaning tools
Rollers, brushes and spray guns should be cleaned with warm water after use.
Packaging and Waste Management
Graphenstone Paint pots are made of polypropylene (PP) - number 5 in the recycling triangle code - and are therefore 100% recyclable. The polypropylene pots Graphenstone uses are made with 80% recycled content.
Please recycle or reuse empty pots according to your local waste and recycling scheme. If you have leftover paint, please consider these ideas for using up or donating leftover paint. Please dispose of leftover paint responsibly (paint should never be put down the drain).
Complete the look
- EcoSphere - Matt indoor paint made with lime and graphene. Also has an anti-mould and anti-bacterial effect, improving air quality.
- GrafClean Interior Wall paint - High-performance matt interior paint. Perfect for high traffic areas like hallways and kitchens.
- GrafClean Eggshell - Higher sheen (10%) version of this paint. Perfect for woodwork and metal.
How to prep walls for painting
See the NaturColor Technical Data Sheet for full details; however, in brief:
For all surfaces
- Ensure the substrate is dry, sound and clean.
- If the substrate has salt deposits, brush and apply Graphenstone Neutralysal Premium
- If the substrate contains a high moisture level, apply Graphenstone StopWater Premium
For previously painted walls
- When applying over glossy paint, sand the surface lightly to create a "key".
- Remove flaking and unstable paint. Create a uniform surface with Graphenstone Filler Primer.
How to prepare Graphenstone NaturColor paint
- Stir and dilute with water to 10-15% of the product weight (approx. 150-200 ml of water per litre of product), ensuring a homogeneous mixture. Avoid excessive shaking to minimise bubbles.
- Apply 2 or 3 coats evenly with a roller, brush, or airless spray gun.
- Note: an excess of product by layers can generate micro-cracks.
Pro tip! The minerals in the paint need distributing evenly so if you go back over where you have painted (while you are working on that area and before it has dried) it will help with coverage.
You may also need Brushes or Rollers, Masking Tape and Paint Trays - see our Painting Accessories page.
