Distemper Cellulouse Paint

Introduction

Whereas Size Paint uses animal glue, Cellulose Paint is plant-based. Its advantage over Size Paint is that it can be painted in layers. However it is still not for bathrooms or kitchens with high humidity. Cellulose Paint is an exciting medium for pigments, allowing their full beauty to be realized, as the pigments will sit on top of its surface giving the greatest light refraction. It can also be thinned to create a semi-transparent color wash. It is not high in opacity or hiding power.

This paint is easy to remove when a new coat of paint is desired as it is not permanent. To create a permanent paint, follow the instructions given with our Acrylic Resin for a 20% solution and use this for the water portion of your paint recipe after priming. Nontoxic, no VOC and permeable.

• Inexpensive and easy to mix
• Velvety smooth texture that can be layered
• Use on absorbent walls with a thin cellulose primer
• The look can be manipulated by choice of application tools

Primer Recipe

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Paint

Slake the pigment to create a homogeneous paste. Sprinkle the glue powder into the water and let it stand for 30 minutes. Stir well and add to the whiting and pigment, mixing thoroughly. Let the paint stand for another 30 minutes and thin with water if necessary. Always test samples to be sure the pigment does not powder off, indicating not enough binder. If it cracks or peels, increase the whiting and pigment ratio. Apply in one to three coats over the primer, drying for 6-8 hours between each. Use crisscross strokes. Clean up with soap and water. This recipe will cover approximately 150 sq ft.
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More Distemper Paint Recipes:

• Size or Glue Paint
• PVA
• Color Mixing Guide

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