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Introducing new Intelligent Paints – Prime & Paint Any Surface from a Single Tin

Introducing new Intelligent Paints – Prime & Paint Any Surface from a Single Tin

May 20th, 2024
Little Greene

At Little Greene, our signature range of Intelligent Paint finishes are the smart choice for the modern home. These paints combine beautiful depth of colour with fully washable, child-safe, water-based formulations that can withstand all the wear and tear of family life.

That’s why we’re delighted to announce that we’ve now upgraded our much-loved Intelligent Matt, Eggshell, Satin and Gloss finishes, using groundbreaking technology to deliver unique qualities that will change the way you decorate.

Find out more about our new Intelligent Grip™ technology and explore the different ways you can use these finishes to transform your home…

Walls: Mochi in Intelligent Matt Emulsion, Shelf: Mochi in Intelligent Satin, Tiles: Mochi in Intelligent Satin, Lower units: Attic II in Intelligent Satin, Cupboard unit: Attic II in Intelligent Gloss, Ceiling: Slaked Lime in Intelligent Matt Emulsion

Discover new self-priming, multi-surface paints 

Four of our best-selling Intelligent Paint finishes are now underpinned by pioneering new Intelligent Grip™ technology, which innovatively combines primer and topcoat in a single tin of paint. Intelligent Grip™ improves the versatility, durability and efficiency of our Intelligent Matt, Eggshell, Satin and Gloss finishes, allowing you to paint almost any surface in the home, with no need for a separate primer.  

Back wall, skirting and tongue and groove beneath bed: Canton & Intelligent Matt Emulsion, Side wall, skirting, bed & bottom shelf: Garden in Intelligent Eggshell, Rear of bed & top shelf: Mazarine in Intelligent Eggshell, Middle shelf: Carmine in Intelligent Eggshell Toy box: Canton in Intelligent Satin, Floor: Slaked Lime - Mid in Intelligent Floor Paint, Ceiling: Slaked Lime in Intelligent Matt Emulsion, Cornice: Stock in Intelligent Matt Emulsion

Choose freely from a range of sheen levels – from completely flat to high gloss – and bring transformative colour to your walls, ceilings, woodwork, metal radiators, uPVC windows, and even tiles, glass and melamine cabinetry. Just clean and lightly sand the surface before applying your chosen finish, with the peace of mind that our paint will grip securely and deliver a beautiful, professional finish that stands the test of time. 

Monk’s seat: Obsidian Green in Intelligent Eggshell, Wall & upper Architrave: Split Pink in Intelligent Matt Emulsion, Tongue & Groove, lower architrave & radiator: Harley Green in Intelligent Matt Emulsion, Skirting and bottom of radiator: Livid in Intelligent Satin, Ceiling & cornice: Slaked Lime - Mid in Intelligent Matt Emulsion

Our newly upgraded Intelligent Matt, Eggshell, Satin and Gloss finishes are available in the complete Little Greene colour palette, so there are no limits on bringing fabulous colour to all corners of your home. You could create a striking colour-drenched kitchen that incorporates the walls, tiles and cabinetry, or creatively combine colours and finishes to bring durability and interest to a functional hallway, boot room or utility. 

Manufactured in our own factory in the UK

Our new Intelligent Grip™ technology makes the decorating process simpler, reducing waste paint and offering exciting ways to embrace colour in your home.

Our Creative Director, Ruth Mottershead, and Operations Director, Ben Mottershead

Our Creative Director, Ruth, writes: “Lovingly crafted in our traditional paint factory in the foothills of Snowdon in North Wales, our environmentally friendly paints use the highest quality ingredients, clever formulations and complex colour recipes. Our focus on the combination of lasting durability and rich, beautiful depth of colour is epitomised by our ‘Intelligent Paints’ collection, which has been designed specifically to resist the wear and tear of modern family homes.

Our Founder, David Mottershead, and Operations Director, Ben Mottershead

IIt’s important for us as a family business to never stop innovating, be that finding new ways to reduce waste, or making improvements to formulations to make the decorating process simpler. We are really thrilled to be launching these wonderful new formulations that will reduce waste, make decorating easier and quicker, and bring colour to every surface of a home!”

Explore the upgraded finishes…

Walls LHS: Portland Stone in Intelligent Matt Emulsion & Intelligent Gloss, Panelling RHS: Portland Stone - Dark™ in Intelligent Eggshell, Ceiling: Pompeian Ash in Intelligent Matt Emulsion, Floor: Portland Stone - Light™ in Intelligent Floor Paint, Door: Portland Stone - Pale in Intelligent Eggshell

Intelligent Matt Emulsion 

The first choice for walls and ceilings throughout the family home, our signature Intelligent Matt Emulsion finish can now be used to paint almost any surface.  

Its tough, scrubbable formula is ideal for decorating high-traffic hallways, nurseries and utility areas that face the brunt of family life! 

And with a remarkable low sheen of just 2%, it’s the perfect paint finish to use in an enveloping colour-drenched scheme, achieving luxurious all-over colour with just one tin of paint.  

Browse Intelligent Matt Emulsion 

Back wall, skirting and T&G beneath bed: Canton in Intelligent Matt Emulsion, Side wall, skirting, bed & bottom shelf: Garden in Intelligent Eggshell, Top shelf: Carmine in Intelligent Eggshell, Floor: Slaked Lime - Mid in Intelligent Floor Paint

Intelligent Eggshell 

A staple paint finish for painting all interior woodwork and metalwork, Intelligent Eggshell’s new self-priming formula means it can be applied direct from the tin on almost any household surface. 

Choose from the complete palette of Little Greene shades as you bring wonderful, long-lasting colour to skirting boards, doors, panelling, radiators, window trims and more. 

This versatile paint combines a robust, water-resistant, scrubbable finish with a soft, subtle sheen of just 10-15%. Use it with confidence to protect your kitchen and bathroom walls, without compromising on the beauty of your scheme.  

Browse Intelligent Eggshell

Wall & upper Architrave: Split Pink in Intelligent Matt Emulsion, Tongue & Groove, lower architrave & radiator: Harley Green in Intelligent Matt Emulsion, Skirting and bottom of radiator: Livid in Intelligent Satin

Intelligent Satin 

Designed with practicality in mind, this supremely hard-wearing paint can withstand all the everyday knocks, bumps, wear and tear of busy family life. 

You can now use its upgraded self-priming formula to paint directly onto woodwork, cabinets, tiles, melamine, wooden furniture and glass, achieving a smooth satin sheen of 30-35%. 

Transform high-traffic spaces such as kitchens, utilities and bathrooms, creating cohesive schemes that incorporate and protect all surfaces with an elegant, highly durable satin finish. 

Browse Intelligent Satin

Etruria in Intelligent Matt Emulsion with Intelligent Gloss Splashback

Intelligent Gloss

Our new and improved Intelligent Gloss has not only been enhanced with groundbreaking Intelligent Grip™ technology, but it’s also received an impressive sheen level upgrade.  

With its new 87-90% sheen, this innovative gloss acts and appears just like a traditional oil-based paint, pairing a magnificent, reflective finish with unmatched durability and washability.  

However, its self-priming, water-based formula dries in just 2-6 hours, meaning you can achieve a classic gloss finish with real ease and minimal disruption. 

Browse Intelligent Gloss 

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