Substrates and Surfaces - Interior

Our metallic paints are a great way to add a touch of glamour to your home. Our stunning range of metallic wall paints is designed to be used as an accent alongside other complementary colours to create fabulous statement walls.

Check out our opaque Taika Pearl Paint or Taika Pearl Glaze for metallic options

Formulated to resist moisture, staining and general wear and tear, our Luja range has a tough finish. It is a superb paint for bathroom walls, especially for rooms that may have limited extraction or suffer from condensation.

We have two different paint finishes for flooring. Our oil-based Floor Paint, Betolux, has an attractive and extremely tough gloss finish. Betolux Akva is a revolutionary water-based alternative, with a slightly lower sheen level. This highly versatile and quick-drying floor paint allows for a fast turnaround and re-commissioning of the room. Painting the floor is an easy yet dramatic way to change the feel of a room and, with most of the Tikkurila UK colour range at your fingertips, you can be as bold or as subtle as you like.

• Wash down with Tikkurila roof cleaning agent. Alloys often have a covering of oil from manufacturing which needs to be removed. Even after exposure to the elements, the oils can persist. It is essential to remove these oils to ensure primers and topcoats adhere correctly.
• All surfaces must be dry and roughened to form a ‘key’ prior to priming. The temperature of the ambient air, surface or paint should not fall below + 5 ºC during application or drying.
• If previously painted, remove any loose and flaking coatings and feather off any edges.
• Good ventilation and sufficient air movement is required in confined areas during application and drying

Apply basecoat of Rostex Super Akva

Suitable topcoats include Everal Aqua, Helmi or Akvitop DS25.

If you require more advice on painting alloy, give our technical team a call on 0131 334 4999 or send them a message here.

Aluminium is tricky to paint due to adhesion but if correct preparation is undertaken a solid and durable paint film can be achieved 

• Wash down with Tikkurila roof cleaning agent, ensure all areas of white rust (oxidation) are removed, along with grease and contamination. To remove white oxidation a fine grade non-metallic sandpaper can be used 
• All surfaces must be dry. The temperature of the ambient air, surface, or paint should not fall below + 5 ºC during application or drying.
• If previously painted, remove any loose and flaking coatings and feather off any edges.

To prime use 1 coat of either Rostex Super Akva Metal Primer, Otex Akva or Temprime EE

For the topcoat, use 2 coats of Everal Aqua, Helmi, Akvitop DS25 or Luja

If you require more advice on painting aluminium, give our technical team a call on 0131 334 4999 or send them a message here.

Ash is a light hardwood used extensively in joinery and furniture manufacturing

• Clean down as required using Tikkurila Cleaning agent or similar to remove any grease oil or other contamination. It is advised to apply a stain blocking primer to untreated ash prior to top coating. 
• If previously painted, remove any loose, flaking paint with a scraper and feather off any edges. 
• Sand hard, glossy and industrially painted surfaces matt. Remove sanding dust. Fill holes and cracks and sand the filled parts.

The temperature of the air and the surface to be painted must be at least +8°C, the relative humidity of the air below 80%.

Priming Options

1. Ultra Primer
2. Akvi Primer (Spray Only, Fast Drying)
3. Everal Aqua Primer
4. Helmi Primer

Intermediate (Blocking Primer)

1. Multistop (ensure left to dry for 24 hours before topcoat)

Topcoat Options

1. Everal Aqua 10, Everal Aqua 40 or Everal Aqua 80, depending on the sheen level required
2. Helmi 10, Helmi 30 or Helmi 80, depending on the sheen level required
3. Akvi Top DS25
4. Luja 7, Luja 20 or Luja 40, depending on sheen level required

Lacquering Options

1. Kiva 10, Kiva 30 or Kiva 70, depending on the sheen level required
2. Akvilac FD-J 10

If you require more advice on painting ash, give our technical team a call on 0131 334 4999 or send them a message here.

Basements can be technically very challenging to paint as multiple factors can impact the system. Please call our technical team on 0131 334 4999 to discuss your project or e-mail enquiries@valtti.co.uk.

Painting bathroom walls and ensuring a long-lasting, stain-free finish is simple and effective however proper preparation, application, and curing is essential. There are two main paint options available to Tikkurila customers wishing to refresh bathroom walls. Our standard trade option is Optiva 5. This product will provide a wipeable surface and is suitable for bathrooms and other similar environments where good ventilation is installed and high levels of prolonged moisture exposure will not be expected. Luja is our high-performance system and is suitable for environments where ventilation is a problem and high levels of constant humidity and moisture are present e.g. swimming pools, wet rooms and surfaces where mould propagation are an issue.

• Wash down all surfaces with an appropriate cleaning agent. If the surface is mouldy wash down with Tikkurila Mould Removal solution 
• The surface to be painted must be dry, the temperature of the air at least +5 ºC, and the relative humidity of the air below 80 %.
• Remove dirt and dust from the unpainted surfaces. If necessary, fill holes and cracks with suitable Tikkurila Presto filler (for walls) or Tikkurila Spakkeli filler (for wood). 
• Sand the filler and remove sanding dust. Stir Luja finishing paint well before use. Apply two finishing coats by brush, roller or spray.

Wash down previously painted surfaces and let them dry. Remove any loose, flaking paint with a scraper, sand hard, glossy surfaces to a matt finish and remove sanding dust. Fill holes and cracks with a suitable filler. Sand the filler and remove sanding dust. Prime if necessary.

Option 1 (Good ventilation, low moisture expected)

• Prime with one coat of Optiva Primer
• Topcoat x 2 with Optiva 3, Optiva 5, Optiva 7, Optiva 20 or Optiva White, depending on sheen level required

Option 2 (High-performance system for high humidity areas)

• Prime with one coat of Luja Universal Primer
• Topcoat x 2 with Luja 7, Luja 20 or Luja 40, depending on the sheen level required

If you require more advice on painting bathroom walls, give our technical team a call on 0131 334 4999 or send them a message here.

Painting is a great way to touch things up and bring new life to objects. But when it comes to painting brass objects, such as lights, fixtures, and hardware, things get a little more difficult. It is possible to paint brass, however, and the trick is to properly clean and prime the metal before painting. This will provide a good surface for the paint to stick to, and make the painting job smoother, more even, and longer-lasting

• Wash down carefully with Tikkurila roof cleaning agent, ensure all areas of grease and contamination are removed. Allow the surface to thoroughly dry. Lightly abrade with non-metallic abrasive prior to painting

Priming Options

1. Rostex Super Akva Metal Primer
2. Otex Akva

Topcoat Options

1. Everal Aqua 10, Everal Aqua 40 or Everal Aqua 80 (depending on sheen level required)
2. Unica Akva

If you require more advice on painting brass, give our technical team a call on 0131 334 4999 or send them a message here

Painting brick inside your home is a relatively quick and simple process, the most important step is ensuring the surface is primed and sealed before topcoats are applied. 

• Brush down all brick to be painted remove any dust, dirt salts ensure the surface is as clean and dust-free as realistically possible

Re-render or repair any areas of failure, cracks, holes, etc., with either a suitable repair mortar or cement mortar.

Option 1 (Standard rooms)

• Prime with one coat of Optiva Primer
• Topcoat x 2 with Optiva 3, Optiva 5, Optiva 7, Optiva 20 or Optiva White, depending on sheen level required

Option 2 (High-performance system for high humidity areas)

• Prime with one coat of Luja Universal Primer
• Topcoat x 2 with Luja 7, Luja 20 or Luja 40, depending on sheen level required

Option 3 (Ideal for Hypoallergenic Environments)

• Prime with one coat of Optiva Primer
• Topcoat x 2 with Joker

Note: If brick is highly porous, flettons, sandstone or very old, apply a coat of Hydrosol Masonry Primer to seal and stabilise the surface prior to application of Optiva Primer or Luja Universal Primer.

If you require more advice on painting brickwork, give our technical team a call on 0131 334 4999 or send them a message here

Beech is a versatile cost-effective and widely used hardwood in construction. Painting this timber is a simple process providing it is well seasoned to prevent movement after painting and stain blocking is undertaken. 

• Because beech is a hardwood it is always advisable to degrease the surface with Tikkurila cleaning agent in order to remove any wood oils that may be present
• On previously painted timber remove any loose, flaking paint with a scraper, sand and feather off any edges.
• Sand hard, glossy and industrially painted surfaces matt. Remove sanding dust. Fill holes and cracks with Spakkeli Furniture Putty or Rapid Filler and sand the filled parts.

Priming Options

1. Helmi Primer

Intermediate

1. Multistop (ensure left to dry for 24 hours before topcoat)

Topcoat Options

1. Everal Aqua 10, Everal Aqua 40 or Everal Aqua 80, depending on sheen level required
2. Helmi 10, Helmi 30 or Helmi 80, depending on sheen level required

Lacquering Options

1. Kiva 10, Kiva 30 or Kiva 70, depending on sheen level required
2. Akvilac FD-J 10

If you require more advice on painting beech, give our technical team a call on 0131 334 4999 or send them a message here

The main issue encountered with ceilings is flashing and shaping, visible lines when the different layers of paint overlap. Using a matt product assists the applicator when painting ceilings. 

• Wash down clean as required 

Option 1 (Standard system)

• Prime with one coat of Optiva Primer
• Topcoat x 2 with Anti Reflex 2

Option 2 (If wipeable required)

• Prime with one coat of Optiva Primer
• Topcoat x 2 with Optiva 3, Optiva 5, Optiva 7, Optiva 20 or Optiva White, depending on sheen level required

Option 3 (High performance system for high humidity areas)

• Prime with one coat of Luja Universal Primer
• Topcoat x 2 with Luja 7, Luja 20 or Luja 40, depending on sheen level required

• Brush down/Dust off. Ensure surface is clean and stable prior to application of paint system.
• Prime with one coat of Optiva Primer
• Topcoat x 2 with Optiva 3, Optiva 5, Optiva 7, Optiva 20 or Optiva White, depending on sheen level required

Most ceramic tiles can be painted, as long as it's not frequently subjected to water or heavy wear. For instance, you can paint tiles on a bathroom wall, but avoid painting tiles that line a bathtub, shower, or that are on the floor or a countertop. It is essential that all primers and topcoats are allowed to CURE fully prior to washing or cleaning, please refer to individual product data sheets for curing times. 

Wash tiles thoroughly with Tikkurila cleaning agent or any good quality readily available home cleaning material. Avoid cleaning agents that leave a residue or contain light aggregate. These leave a deposit and will cause a loss of adhesion. 

Priming

1. Otex Adhesion Primer

Topcoat Options

1. Everal Aqua 10, Everal Aqua 40 or Everal Aqua 80, depending on sheen level required
2. Luja 7, Luja 20 or Luja 40, depending on sheen level required

Chipboard is easy to paint and cost effective. There are two options open to customers wishing to coat these materials. If a fire classification is required please contact one of our technical team to discuss. 

Dust off and ensure boards are clean and free from contamination/ dirt grease etc

Priming Options

1. Helmi Primer
2. Akvi Primer (Spray Only, Fast Drying)

Topcoat Options

1. Everal Aqua 10, Everal Aqua 40 or Everal Aqua 80, depending on the sheen level required
2. Helmi 10, Helmi 30 or Helmi 80, depending on the sheen level required
3. Betolux Akva (for floors)

• Brush down/Dust off. Ensure surface is clean and stable prior to application of paint system.
• Prime with one coat of Optiva Primer
• Topcoat x 2 with Optiva 3, Optiva 5, Optiva 7, Optiva 20 or Optiva White, depending on sheen level required

Aggregate concrete blocks are a durable and economic solution for partitions and internal walls in all types of buildings. Block partitions are robust, easily erected and compare favourably in cost terms with other types of partition construction. To paint:

• Brush down/Dust off. Ensure surface is clean and stable prior to application of paint system.
• Prime with one coat of Optiva Primer
• Topcoat x 2 with Optiva 3, Optiva 5, Optiva 7, Optiva 20 or Optiva White, depending on sheen level required

Composite doors are made from a wide range of materials including PVC, wood, insulating foam and glass reinforced plastic

Prime with Otex Akva

Topcoat can be applied with either:

1. Everal Aqua 10, Everal Aqua 40 or Everal Aqua 80, depending on the sheen level required
2. Panssari Akva

Unfortunately, cork floors are too flexible so they can't be painted. (Some cork floors can be oiled but must be checked with the manufacturer first)

Copper piping is made of copper tubing that channels running water to faucets or drains away waste water. In either case, as long as the copper plumbing has been properly prepared and the correct paint is used, you can paint copper plumbing successfully for decorative, aesthetic or practical purposes.

Preparing

Lightly sand the outside of the copper tubing to remove all of the oxidation. Use a fine 400-grit sandpaper, and sand until the copper is shiny to the eye

Primer

• Rostex Super Akva

Topcoat

• Helmi 10, Helmi 30 or Helmi 80, depending on the sheen level required (although most interior paints should work)