White Emulsion
If you're looking for a trade quality white emulsion paint we have a wide range to choose from. From classic Pure Brilliant Whites to less bright classic Whites, we offer ready mixed white emulsion paints from all the top trade brands including Dulux Trade, Johhnstone's Trade and Crown Trade.
Plus enjoy free next working day delivery on all UK mainland orders over £50.
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FAQs
Our best white emulsion paint is Johnstone's Trade Covaplus Vinyl Matt - this provides a highly dependable matt finish, is affordable and is also easy to apply. This paint is available in brilliant white and also in tinted colours, as well as colour matching, so you can choose from any shade you desire. For more detailed information, read content from our experts on our best while emulsion paints.
White emsulsion is primarily made for use on interior walls and ceilings and is typically water-based. Emulsions come in various forms, for example, you get durable emulsions, some more suitable for covering stains and others which also offer mould inhibiting features. So depending on what features you're looking to get the benefit of, will really depend on what emulsion you opt for. If you're looking for a durable emulsion our top rated durable emulsion is Dulux Trade Diamond Matt in Pure Brilliant white - this is also available as a tinted option too.
Water-based emulsions are typically touch dry in roughly 1-2 hours, however do not go ahead and apply a second coat for around 4 hours as this could end up with your finished result showing up streaks. Water-based emulsions dry faster than oil based emulsions, and these can only be cleaned with white spirits. This is another key reason why water-based paints are easier to work with, as it is easier to clean your brushes and rollers after working with a water-based emulsion.
Our best matt white emulsion has to be either Johnstone's Trade Covaplus or Dulux Trade Vinyl Matt - both of these products offer great application, affordability, amazing coverage and high opacity. Both of these products are also rated 5/5 stars by our customers, with Covaplus having over 160 reviews!
The main difference between a normal white emulsion and a durable white emulsion is the durability properties. Durable emulsions are typically only classed as "durable" if they offer various features like - scrubbing or cleaning resistant properties. For example with a lot of our durable paints you can repeatedly scrub the surface, wiping off any scuff marks, stains or marks without damaging the finish or colour of your wall. This makes durable paints perfect for high traffic areas of your home, like hallways, kitchens, living rooms etc. Our top rated durable paints include Dulux Trade Diamond Matt and Crown Trade Clean Extreme.