Earthborn Eco Chic

Earthborn Eco Chic Claypaint is a clay-based paint range designed specifically for painting unfinished and previously painted furniture.

• Looking for an eco friendly, clay-based emulsion paint for walls and ceilings? Try Earthborn Clay Paint
• For busier domestic areas that require a washable paint, try Earthborn Lifestyle Emulsion Paint
• For an eggshell finish, use Earthborn Eggshell No. 17 Paint

This product is mixed to order, with the exception of the colours Flower Pot, Freckle, Humpty Dumpty, Marbles and White Clay so unfortunately cannot be returned. This does not affect your statutory rights.

Surfaces to be painted must be clean, dry and free from all traces of dust, dirt and any other surface contaminants.

Unfinished or Bare Wood Furniture

1. New, unfinished or bare wood furniture should need no preparation
2. Old unfinished wood may require a light sanding to remove any build up of dirt, grease and other contaminates
3. If required, wipe over with a lint-free cloth dampened with methylated spirit to clean and de-grease the wood
4. Take care to remove all traces of sanding dust with a vacuum cleaner or damp cloth
5. If painting directly onto untreated wood, use Eco Chic Claypaint as a primer, just thin with 20% of water
6. Some wood surfaces may require priming with Earthborn Multi Purpose Primer

Previously Treated Furniture

1. Previously painted wood should be given a light sanding to provide a key
2. Surfaces previously painted with an oil-based paint will require a heavier sanding
3. Take care to remove all traces of sanding dust with a vacuum cleaner or damp cloth
4. Previously waxed wood will need to be stripped back to clean, bare wood with a suitable wax & polish remover
5. Previously oiled wood will need to be sanded or scrubbed with white spirit to remove the oil from the wood
6. Previously waxed and oiled wood should be tested once stripped by wiping over with water. If the water beads or is repelled in any areas, a further attempt to remove the oil or wax should be made
7. Wood can then be primed with thinned Earthborn Eco Chic paint or Earthborn Multi Purpose Primer

Always do a test area before starting any project to assess product suitability and final finish. Follow the manufacturer's instructions on the tin at all times.

Because Earthborn Eco Chic is a natural product, there may be subtle variations in shade between batches. For this reason, avoid starting a new tin in the middle of a project. If a project is likely to require several tins, pour the required number of tins into a single container and mix thoroughly before beginning.

Colours within the Earthborn Claypaint range can be inter-mixed to create a variety of colour shades and tones.

1. Apply the paint with a good quality synthetic brush in a thin, even coat
2. Spread the paint evenly in all directions
3. Apply 2-3 coats, allow 6-12 hours drying time between coats
4. On light-coloured, smooth surfaces, 1 coat is normally sufficient

Get creative

Try applying a contrasting base coat followed by your chosen top coat colour, then gently sand back areas to reveal the colour beneath.

Furniture painted with Earthborn Eco Chic Paint can be finished with a protective coat of Earthborn Furniture Wax if desired.

Regular Cleaning

Surfaces should be wipeable after about 10 days. If marked, gently wipe down with a slightly damp, lint-free cloth. It is also often possible to remove surface marks using a pencil eraser or very fine emery paper.

Maintenance

To maintain the finish, simply apply a fresh coat of Earthborn Eco Chic Paint as required, following the Application instructions above.

Q. Is Earthborn Eco Chic Paint safe for use on nursery furniture?

A. Earthborne Eco Chic paints are non-toxic, breathable, virtually odour free, contain minimal VOC's and meet strict eco standards making them ideal for painting nursery furniture. If used on nursery furniture, the paint should be over-coated with Earthborn Furniture Wax for added protection and durability.