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Blackbird Y493

Blackbird Y493 is a charismatic warm charcoal. A classic black paint colour that adds depth and contrast to any surface. Moody and dark, black is a colour choice you can never go wrong with. This daring shade can add a contemporary feel to the interiors and will never go out of style.

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Full Matt 0-4% sheen
Optiva Ceramic Super Matt [3]

Durable flat matt (3% sheen) for walls and ceilings. High scrub-resistance, water-based, zero VOCs
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Optiva Ceramic Super Matt [3]
Full Matt 0-4% sheen
Advanced, durable, wipeable flat matt emulsion.
Suitability
Suitable for new and previously painted walls and ceilings in new construction, schools, offices, hotels, residential properties.
Optiva Ceramic Super Matt 3 has London Underground approval for use in sub-surface locations.
Find out more on VOCs here.
Outstanding durable finish
Due to encapsulation technology the paint has very good hiding power and high resistance to dirt, dust and stains.
Optimal final result
The paint guarantees the flat coating structure with the highest wash and wet scrub resistance (class 1, PN-EN 13300) => stands up to repeat washing.
Easy application
Excellent application properties and very good adhesion to the surface.

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Matt 5-10% sheen
Optiva Matt [5]

Highly durable matt (5% sheen) for walls and ceilings. High scrub-resistance, water-based, zero VOCs
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Optiva Matt [5]
Matt 5-10% sheen
Advanced, highly durable, scrub resistant matt for high traffic areas.
Suitability
Suitable for new and previously painted walls and ceilings in new construction, schools, offices, hotels, residential properties. Optiva Matt 5 has London Underground approval for use in sub surface locations and is ideal where a matt finish is required and also fulfils the VOC requirement in the BREEAM International certificate system.
Find out more on VOCs here.
Outstanding durable finish
Due to encapsulation technology the paint has very good hiding power and high resistance to dirt, dust and stains.
Optimal final result
The paint guarantees the flat coating structure with the highest wash and wet scrub resistance (class 1, PN-EN 13300) => stands up to repeat washing.
Easy application
Excellent application properties and very good adhesion to the surface.

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Matt 5-10% sheen
Optiva Satin Matt [7]

Durable satin matt (7% sheen) for walls and ceilings. High scrub-resistance, water-based, zero VOCs
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Optiva Satin Matt [7]
Matt 5-10% sheen
Advanced, highly durable, scrub resistant satin matt for high traffic areas.
Suitability
Suitable for new and previously painted walls and ceilings in new construction, schools, offices, hotels, residential properties.
Find out more on VOCs here.
Outstanding durable finish
Due to encapsulation technology the paint has very good hiding power and high resistance to dirt, dust and stains.
Optimal final result
The paint guarantees the flat coating structure with the highest wash and wet scrub resistance (class 1, PN-EN 13300) => stands up to repeat washing.
Easy application
Excellent application properties and very good adhesion to the surface.

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Semi Matt 11-35% sheen
Optiva Semi Matt [20]

Durable semi-matt (20% sheen) for walls and ceilings. High scrub-resistance, water-based, zero VOCs
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Optiva Semi Matt [20]
Semi Matt 11-35% sheen
Advanced, high quality, durable, eggshell, scrub resistant, mid sheen emulsion for high traffic areas.
Suitability
Suitable for new and previously painted walls and ceilings in new construction, schools, offices, hotels, residential properties.
Optiva Matt 20 has London Underground approval for use in sub-surface locations and is ideal for high traffic areas where a stain resistant washable finish is required.
Find out more on VOCs here.
Outstanding durable finish
Due to encapsulation technology the paint has very good hiding power and high resistance to dirt, dust and stains.
Optimal final result
The paint guarantees the flat coating structure with the highest wash and wet scrub resistance (class 1, PN-EN 13300) => stands up to repeat washing.
Easy application
Excellent application properties and very good adhesion to the surface.

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Matt 5-10% sheen
Optiva Nature Matt (5)

Bio-based, durable, matt emulsion (5% sheen). Water-based with zero VOCs, highly scrubbable
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Optiva Nature Matt (5)
Matt 5-10% sheen
Optiva Nature 5 is a highly durable, scrub resistant matt paint for interior walls (5% sheen). The Optiva you already know and love, but will less fossil content and zero VOCs (find out more on VOCs here)
In Optiva Nature 5, 30% of the raw materials that are usually fossil-based have been partly replaced with plant-based ingredients.
- Suitable for new and previously painted surfaces
- Easy application
- Class 1 scrub rating
- Tintable to over 20,000 colours
- Available in 1L,3L & 10L
- Water-based
- Zero VOCs
- Extensive Eco Credentials (including the M1 Certification, and the Nordic Swan Ecolabel)
- Approved by Allergy & Asthma Federation
Also available in a satin mat (7% sheen finish) - shop here.
Why are bio-based ingredients important?
Fossil resources are limited in supply. Currently, the paint industry relies on a variety of these finite resources for production. The aim is to detoxify and de-fossilise the formulations of paints, without impacting quality.
Find out more about this development here.
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Matt 5-10% sheen
Optiva Nature Satin Matt (7)

Bio-based, durable, satin matt emulsion (7% sheen). Water-based with zero VOCs, highly scrubbable
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Optiva Nature Satin Matt (7)
Matt 5-10% sheen
Optiva Nature 7 is a highly durable, scrub resistant, satin matt paint for interior walls. The Optiva you already know and love, but will less fossil content and zero VOCs (find out more on VOCs here).
In Optiva Nature 7, 30% of the raw materials that are usually fossil-based have been partly replaced with plant-based ingredients.
- Suitable for new and previously painted surfaces
- Easy application
- Class 1 scrub rating
- Tintable to over 20,000 colours
- Available in 1L,3L & 10L
- Water-based
- Zero VOCs
- Extensive Eco Credentials (including the M1 Certification, and the Nordic Swan Ecolabel)
- Approved by Allergy & Asthma Federation
Also available in our bestselling matt finish (5% sheen). Shop Optiva Nature 5 here.
Why are bio-based ingredients important?
Fossil resources are limited in supply. Currently, the paint industry relies on a variety of these finite resources for production. The aim is to detoxify and de-fossilise the formulations of paints, without impacting quality.
Find out more about this development here.
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Matt 5-10% sheen
Helmi 10

Hard-wearing, water-based, acrylic paint for interior wood and furniture in a matt finish (10% )
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Helmi 10
Matt 5-10% sheen
Advanced water-based high performance acrylic trim and furniture paint which provides leading levels of application and opacity. The Helmi range of interior paints is a tested replacement for traditional solvent based paint for furniture and trim products.
Suitable for interior trim and furniture, including doors, skirting, kitchens, radiators and cabinets. Helmi is suitable for application onto metal after priming and will not yellow under heating. Helmi cures to form an incredibly tough film which can be cleaned and washed, resistance to scrubbing over 5000 cycles SFS 3755.

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Semi Matt 11-35% sheen
Helmi 30

Hard-wearing, water-based, acrylic paint for interior wood and furniture in a semi-matt finish (30%)
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Helmi 30
Semi Matt 11-35% sheen
Advanced, water-based, high performance acrylic satin trim and furniture paint which provides class leading levels of application and opacity.
Helmi satin has established itself in the kitchen and cabinet manufacturing market as the go to product for hand finishing.
Suitable for interior trim and furniture, including doors, skirting, kitchens radiators and cabinets. Helmi is suitable for application onto metal after priming and will not yellow under heating. Helmi cures to form an incredibly tough film which can be cleaned and washed, resistance to scrubbing over 5000 cycles SFS 3755.

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Gloss 61-80% sheen
Helmi 80

Hard-wearing, water-based, acrylic paint for interior wood and furniture in a gloss finish (80%)
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Helmi 80
Gloss 61-80% sheen
Class Leading Levels of Application and Opacity
Advanced water-based acrylic gloss trim and furniture paint which provides class leading levels of application and opacity.
Interior trim and furniture, including doors, skirting, kitchens, radiators and cabinets. Helmi is suitable for application onto metal after priming and will not yellow under heating. Helmi cures to form an incredibly tough film which can be cleaned and washed, resistance to scrubbing over 5000 cycles SFS 3755.

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Semi Matt 11-35% sheen
Valtti Opaque

A premium exterior paint for wooden fences, windows, doors & sheds in an opaque, semi-matt finish.
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Valtti Opaque
Semi Matt 11-35% sheen
Valtti Opaque is easily applied to produce a semi-matt film that moves with the surface to which it is applied.
Valtti Opaque is a highly versatile wood paint for new and previously painted timber.
Superior weather resistance
Valtti Opaque has been developed for wooden façades to withstand the extreme conditions of Finland. The surface is flexible and adjusts to the surface and seasons. Forms a water-resistant paint finish that allows water vapour to permeate the wood.
The surface texture of wood remains attractively visible. Semi-matt Valtti Opaque produces a finish that the eye does not tire of. The essential feel of wood can be felt on both board and timber surfaces. Valtti Opaque is an excellent maintenance paint.
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Semi Gloss 36-60% sheen
Unica Akva

A water-based, durable acrylic paint for both interior and exterior wooden surfaces
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Unica Akva
Semi Gloss 36-60% sheen
Unica Akva is a semi-gloss water-based acrylic metal and wood paint. Unica Akva offers high levels of durability and impact resistance for timber surfaces.
Unica Akva is suitable for both new and previously painted surfaces, rough or smooth, in addition to impregnated wooden surfaces.
Unica Akva is especially suitable for timber surfaces exposed to higher than normal levels of impact (entrance doors, screens) and structures which require extended maintenance.

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Feel The Colour Colour Chip

Handy A7 painted colour swatches. Move around to test your favourite shades in different lighting
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Feel The Colour Colour Chip
Tikkurila colour swatches are the perfect way to help you decide which colour scheme is right for your home before committing to a project.
- Choose from 216 shades from our popular Feel The Colour colour range, all of which carry Tikkurila's 100% shade accuracy promise
- Our 7.5cm x 12cm swatches let you move and test the colour around your home in different lighting conditions without damaging your walls.
- Also useful for popping in your bag to help you shop for accessories or to help match to fabrics and wall coverings
- Order samples to arrive at your door with free delivery.
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Full Matt 0-4% sheen
Interior Paint Colour Tester

Interior paint sample pot. Choose from over 2,000 Tikkurila shades or colour match to your favourites.
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Interior Paint Colour Tester
Full Matt 0-4% sheen
Shades on a digital screen almost never look the same as on a wall. It's all about lighting and scale!
That’s why we recommend you “try on” your favourite shade(s) in your room with our interior paint sample pots.
The idea is to take a closer look at how different colours look during the day with natural light and in the evening with artificial light.
Our “Colour It” sample pot contains 180ml of Tikkurila interior paint in our best-selling matt finish. A water-based, ultra-low VOC solution that offers easy application and high opacity coverage in a smooth, velvet finish (similar to our Optiva 5 or Joker interior topcoat).
Paint directly onto interior walls and ceilings to better understand how the final colour will look in your home.
Our top tips for application:
1. Stir (or shake!) your tin before application.
2. Test in more than one location, applying two coats and over as large an area as you can.
3. Once dry, study the colour(s) in different lighting conditions (natural and artificial).
4. Don’t line up your sample swatches right next to each other (this will affect the way each reads).
Tikkurila Tinting Promise
Thanks to Tikkurila’s unique colour map manufacturing technology, our “Colour It” sample pots offer 100% colour accuracy, so you know exactly what to expect before tackling your painting project.
Find your shade today!
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Semi Matt 11-35% sheen
Exterior Paint Colour Tester

Semi-matt, opaque colour tester for exterior wood. Choose from over 2,000 shades or colour match
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Exterior Paint Colour Tester
Semi Matt 11-35% sheen
Struggling to device on a colour for your fence or shed? Shades on a digital screen almost never look the same in your garden.
Why? The saturation of colour into wood can affected by many factors, including the condition of the surface, if it’s been previously painted, and whether you are using a stain or an opaque finish.
That’s why we recommend you test your favourite colours before committing. Our new exterior wood paint sample pots offer an easy solution!
The “Colour It” exterior sample pot contains 180ml of Tikkurila exterior paint in our best-selling, semi-matt, satin opaque finish. A water-based, low VOC solution that offers easy application and high opacity coverage in a smooth finish (similar to our Ultra Classic or Valtti Opaque exterior paints).
This can be applied to new and previously painted or stained surfaces and is ideal for use where a complete change of colour is required or where the existing surface has become weathered and uneven in appearance.
Our top tips:
- Stir (or shake!) your tin before application.
- Test in more than one location, applying two coats and over as large an area as you can.
- Once dry, study the colour(s) in different lighting conditions (day and night).
- Don’t line up your sample swatches right next to each other (this will affect the way each reads).
Tikkurila Tinting Promise
Thanks to Tikkurila’s unique colour map manufacturing technology, our “Colour It” sample pots offer 100% colour accuracy, so you know exactly what to expect before tackling your painting project.
Find your shade today!
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