Why you should buy Lick matt paint
Choosing the right type of paint for your interior decor project can involve a fair few choices along the way. This includes the type of paint finish you choose and how well it can work across multiple surfaces.
At Lick, we’re huge fans of how well matt paint works for different surfaces. It’s highly versatile and offers a flawless finish on everything from fireplace surrounds to front doors.
Not quite sure whether matt paint is the right choice for you? Learn why you should buy Lick’s durable matt paint and the many, many surfaces you can use it on.
What is matt paint?
First, you may be wondering what matt paint even is and the difference between the two most popular types of paint finishes: matt and eggshell. Here’s the lowdown:
Matt: Known for its durability and smooth texture, matt paint dries to a paper-like finish without any hint of gloss or shine. This means that it doesn’t reflect any light, making it the perfect choice to cover up imperfections.
Eggshell: Eggshell paint offers a finish that is, quite literally, similar to the surface of an eggshell. Not as shiny as satin or gloss, and not as matt as matt paint, eggshell is somewhere in the middle. If you’re after a finish with a soft sheen that you can emphasise or tone down with lighting, eggshell offers the lowest lustre option before matt paint. Read more about our eggshell paint range here.
When should you use Lick matt paint?
Thanks to its durability and coverage, matt paint has been one of the most popular paint finishes for decades and you’ll often find that it’s the paint of choice in homes with traditional or classic decor.
As matt paints absorb light and offer a smooth finish, they’re the ideal choice for walls and surfaces with any imperfections. The light-absorbing qualities of matt paint help to reduce how visible the imperfections are.
Lick matt paint for kitchens
When sprucing up the look of your kitchen, painting your cupboards is a great place to start. Get started with our step-by-step guide on how to paint kitchen cupboards.
On a budget? Check out how Kelly and Ben transformed their kitchen with just £40 using paint.
Lick matt paint for wooden cabinets and furniture
Wood is yet another surface that matt paint works beautifully on, and it’s a great way to upcycle furniture that could do with a bit of fresh life. Learn how to upcycle your chest drawers using Lick paint and use matt paint to carry out the ultimate IKEA Billy bookcase hack.
Lick matt paint for laminate cabinets
When it comes to painting kitchen cupboards and bathroom cabinets, matt paint works equally as well on laminate surfaces as it does on wood. Find out more about upcycling bathroom cabinets with leftover paint.
Lick matt paint for fireplace surrounds
Paint your fireplace surrounds to turn your fireplace into a focal design feature, even when it's not all lit up. Our matt paint will do the trick across wooden, brick and marble fireplaces. Learn more about the steps to paint fireplace surrounds.
Lick matt paint for stairs
Could your staircase do with a bit of a makeover? A tin of matt paint may be just what it needs. Get inspired by what Helen and Ben did with their staircase using Lick paint and a £60 budget.
Lick matt paint for radiators and metal surfaces
A surface that tends to show imperfections over time, radiators and other metal surfaces are the perfect candidates for Lick matt paint. Follow our steps to prep and paint your radiator like a pro.
Lick matt paint for skirting boards and window frames
Matt paint works a treat on oft-neglected nooks and crannies around your windows and floors. Here’s more on how to paint skirting boards and how to paint window frames.
Lick matt paint for MDF panelling
An affordable and easy way to make your walls look more interesting, wall panels can give any room a bit more depth, revive the decor, and help cover up uneven surfaces or walls that may require filling. Follow our easy step-by-step guide on how to do DIY wall panelling.
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Lick matt paint for internal doors
Although internal doors may not be the first place you think to start when decorating your home, painting them can add an instant pop of colour and fresh energy to any space. Learn how from our guide on how to paint internal surfaces.
You’ve seen what matt paint can do and now it’s time for the fun part: choosing the colours. Explore our range of trendy matt colours and prepare to kick off your next paint project.