Armstead Vinyl Matt Emulsion is a popular choice among both professional decorators and DIY users looking for a durable, high-coverage interior wall paint with a smooth matt finish. Known for its reliability and trade-quality performance, it delivers consistent results across a wide range of interior spaces.
One of the standout features of this paint is its excellent opacity. It typically provides strong coverage, often requiring fewer coats compared to standard retail emulsions, especially when applied over previously painted surfaces. This makes it a cost-effective option for larger projects or commercial environments where efficiency matters. The consistency of the paint is well balanced — thick enough to cover imperfections effectively, yet workable enough to apply smoothly using a roller or brush.
Brilliant coverage, finish was nice and even covrring two different colours on the same walls and a good price!
Used this as an undercoat (as advised). Left a lovely, smooth finish l, exactly as we wanted.
Excellent coverage in all rooms, whole house emulsioned in 4 different colours
Mixed paint colour to very old paint which had solidified. Match was perfect.
Great paint, spot on in terms of value. Great coverage too
Good quality paint at a reasonable price covers well used armstead emulsion for many years never any issues.
I have painted part of my bedroom with sapphire salute Matt armstead paint. I am worried about the smell which has lingered for three days now. When will this smell go away and is it dangerous? I have the Windows open but it is persisting and I’m worried I am breathing toxic fumes while I am sleeping. I haven’t done any more paint yet because of the smell.
Not very good paint, took three coats to cover a magnolia matt base, not durable, just like contract matt but masquerading as a quality vynl.
covered well with ease on a poor surface, i will use it again
Dulux quality, B&Q price. Good coverage and price.
Nice paint. It was only for one coat over existing magnolia and worked a treat.
Didnt need thinning .
Good paint easy to work with happy with purchase, however getting slightly pricey 🤔
Just what i wanted.Ideal for the job in hand, painting a ceiling.
Quality but pricier than what I would usually buy.
I bought this to prime the wall before doing a mural. It was used to mix with the colour samples too. Worked great and good value
First time using this brand, this goes a long way used 5 litres for a 5 roomed house. Had to touch in a repair on 1 ceiling after it was painted and it blended it seamlessly.
Will definitely be using this again.
Brilliant coverage great paint very thick easy to apply and covers extremely well with a roller
Great paint ,covers up one coat ,easy to use ,nice matt effect
Always a good quality paint. I use this for ceilings etc, when I can’t get down to my trade shop I usually use. Has great coverage and never let me down. Good price too.