This mysterious grey is a so-called near-black shade. The soft, almost black colour shade contains brown-reddish pigments that give it its warmth.
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CosyColours Secret Grey chalk paint | 750ml, varnish Matt
This mysterious grey is a so-called near-black shade. The soft, almost black colour shade contains brown-reddish pigments that give it its warmth.
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The elegant chalk paint in pastel
CosyColours Secret Grey chalk paint
DIY made easy: With CosyColours chalk varnish, you can turn old furniture into pieces of jewellery or transform your IKEA furniture into individual unique pieces. You can also use it to paint other, less exposed surfaces.
Noble, chalky matt surfaces
Chalk paint is known for its incomparably warm, velvety surface. The CosyColours chalk varnish collection consists of pastel colours and a few matching darker accent colours. These premium varnishes are washable and impact-resistant. They can be used on a wide variety of interior surfaces: From wood to plastic to metal. They are also suitable for painting over high-gloss surfaces and tiles that are subject to moderate wear. Please note that smooth surfaces must always be primed with MissPompadour To Bond & Block so that the paint can adhere well.
Perfect for furniture upcycling
Low odour & drip-free
Masking and covering the whole flat or painting it completely outside as the first step in varnishing? Nope - with our low-odour and splash-proof varnishes, you can paint without spilling and without staining floors and furniture. That means "just paint".
Water-based & environmentally friendly
All CosyColours varnishes are water-based and VOC-free. They are also manufactured in Germany. Find out more about the sustainability of CosyColours chalk varnishes here.
What you can paint with CosyColours chalk varnish
Ideal for furniture DIY, upcycling decorative pieces, vintage, used look & shabby chic
Dark pastel colour Secret Grey - chalky and elegant
If you are looking for a really dark shade of grey that also radiates real warmth, then Secret Grey is the colour shade for you. As a varnish colour, this grey, which impresses with its velvety chalky surface, is a real recommendation.
CosyColours chalk varnish for your project
If you love vintage colours and shapes, you will fall in love with the elegant, rich pastel shades of CosyColours chalk paint! You can use them to enhance your favourite furniture or give modern "off-the-peg" furniture an individual chic look. The muted colour shades are also ideal for embellishing smooth metal, plastic or tiled surfaces that are not subject to much wear and tear.
What is chalk varnish?
Chalk paints have been around since ancient times. This is the name given to colours that are based on mineral components. In addition to these ingredients, chalk varnishes also contain water and pigments. The mineral components of chalk varnishes are deposited on the surface when painted and create velvety, matt surfaces on which pastel colour shades in particular come into their own. Chalk varnish is available in various gloss levels. Matt varnishes, such as the CosyColours chalk varnish, are particularly suitable for upcycling.
A quick and easy way to a vintage look: matt varnish in pastel colours
CosyColours is a perfect vintage paint chalk paint. The matt chalk varnishes give surfaces a very special finish that makes them look soft and somewhat rustic. They are therefore particularly suitable for furniture decorations with a vintage look. With CosyColours varnish Matt, you can also embellish plastic and metal surfaces and even wall tiles that are not subject to much wear and tear after applying a primer. Yes, you can even paint fabrics with it.
In some cases, priming with MissPompadour To Bond & Block can be useful. If you want to make your wooden furniture even more hard-wearing at the end, use either a wood wax from our MissPompadour To Wax-Polish range or the To Seal topcoat. A thin layer of wax makes your surfaces easier to care for, gives them a sophisticated shimmer and enhances the depth of colour. The To Seal topcoat creates a scratch-resistant surface that is durable and easy to clean. In any case, CosyColours chalk paint gives you a surface with an infinitely soft and gentle effect.
Minimum VOC content
VOC stands for "Volatile Organic Compounds" - these are substances that evaporate at room temperature and are released into the room air. They are often contained in the solvents required for varnishes. We want to protect your health and the environment. CosyColours varnishes are therefore officially VOC free. You can apply our varnishes without any additional protective measures!
Produced in Europe
We not only care about HOW our paints and varnishes are made, but also WHERE. We try to minimise our ecological footprint as much as possible. That's why our products are manufactured in Germany as far as possible, but definitely in Europe.
DHL GoGreen shipping
We ship climate-neutrally with DHL GoGreen. DHL offsets the CO2 emissions caused by transport by investing in various climate protection projects.
Water-based varnish
The dull matt CosyColours varnish is water-based and contains only a very small amount of solvents. This means you can easily wash it off your hands, brushes and rollers with water until it has dried.
Securely packed
Our parcels are often very heavy and need to be well padded. With our many years of experience, we pack your products safely and well protected with paper in cardboard so that the paints and wallpapers arrive at your home intact.
Shipping costs
The shipping costs for deliveries within Germany and to Austria are 4.90 euros per order. Information on deliveries to other EU countries and Switzerland can be found in our shipping conditions. We ship with DHL GoGreen shipping.
Fast delivery with DHL
Thanks to its many locations and fast processing, DHL makes it possible for your order to arrive within 1-2 working days of dispatch. So your project can start soon!
Returns
Sometimes it happens that the colour is more plentiful than you thought. If you have unopened tins that you want to send back to us, simply contact our customer service team within 14 days of receiving the goods. Please note that you will be responsible for the return costs, as we try to minimise returns for reasons of sustainability.
| CosyColours chalk varnish: | CosyColours chalk varnish is our durable, chalky matt varnish for furniture & more. It is hard-wearing and washable, even on smooth surfaces. The robust, impact-resistant and VOC-free varnish is also toy and animal safe. No harmful, volatile substances are vaporised during drying. The matt chalk varnish has a high UV light resistance and creates elegant, velvety surfaces. Preparation and application: Stir the paint well and apply at temperatures of 10 °C and above. The surface must be free of dust and grease. Pre-coat extremely absorbent or very smooth surfaces and raw wood with MissPompadour To Bond & Block. Use the fine MissPompadour brush or a paint roller. After two coats, the surface is perfect. Range: Approx. 8 m²/l, approx. 6 m²/can. The actual consumption depends on the condition of the substrate. Drying time: Dust-dry after approx. 1 hour, recoatable after approx. 2 hours. Sandable after approx. 4 hours. Shelf life: Can be stored for at least 24 months in unopened packaging in a cool, frost-free place. |
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| Brightness: | Dark |
| Intensity: | Intensive |
Questions & Answers
What is the difference between chalk varnish and other varnishes?
Chalk varnish is an environmentally friendly varnish on an organic basis. It also contains water and pigments. In contrast to many conventional varnishes, CosyColours chalk varnishes contain only the smallest possible quantities of solvents and are certified as VOC free. CosyColours chalk varnish creates elegant, dull matt surfaces that bring out the best in pastel colours.
How do I use chalk varnish?
Stir the chalk varnish carefully after opening the tin so that the pigments are evenly distributed. Then pour some of the chalk varnish into a paint tray. We recommend that you always apply 2 coats, even if the varnish covers the first time. This will make your colour layer thicker and longer lasting! Allow the paint to dry for approx. 4 hours between coats.
If you want to finish a piece of furniture in a shabby chic style after painting, wait at least 4 hours after the last coat. Then you can sand the edges to your liking to achieve an authentic vintage look
When do I need to prime or seal chalk varnish?
In most cases, you can achieve a perfect result with CosyColours CosyColours Secret Grey chalk paint chalk varnish alone - without priming or sealing. As a rule, you can simply paint over old paintwork without sanding if the old layers of paint are still sufficiently stable.
Sometimes, however, priming is advisable. MissPompadour To Bond & Block is perfect for many surfaces. Use it to prime stained, discoloured or bleeding wood or wood with lots of knotholes to create an even base for the CosyColours chalk varnish. Even if you want to work on very smooth surfaces made of glass, tiles or plastic, we recommend a primer coat of To Bond & Block so that your colour can adhere better. You should also prime metal paintwork if the metal is unpainted or the varnish has flaked off. If it is raw iron or rusty metal, remove the rust and use a rust protection primer before priming.
You can additionally protect the painted surfaces after painting with MissPompadour To Seal or use the wood and furniture wax line To Wax-Polish as a finish.
What tools do I need to apply the varnish?
Of course, you need the right tools for a good work result. That's why we've put together a range of high-quality tools for you. From masking tape with natural rubber to our environmentally friendly paint trays without any plastic, to the varnish roller and our LittlePomp brushn - you'll find everything you need for easy implementation of your painting projects. :)
Content: 0.375 Litre (€47.73* / 1 Litre)