Paint Specifications:
Self-priming
Built-in wax
Excellent coverage
Eco-friendly more
Multi-use
This paint is suitable for:
Inside & outside
Walls
Glass
Metal
Wood
Brick
Concrete
 
Paint uses
What surfaces can I use the paint on?
Sophie James Decor Paint can be used on interior and exterior walls, upcycling and craft projects, doors and wood trim, garden furniture, fences, summerhouses and sheds. It can also be used on wood and concrete flooring and metal and glass surfaces. 
Always check the instructions below for preparation required for your project.
Can I use the paint outside?
Our Decor paint can be used externally as well as internally, it’s unique formula and high quality ingredients means that it has excellent durability.
What do I need to do to prep the surface that I am painting?
Make sure that the surfaces are clean and dry.  Lightly abrade with fine abrasive paper.  If using on surfaces that have been contaminated with polish clean with sugar soap, rinse and allow to dry.  Don’t forget to thoroughly mix the paint with a stirrer before use. 
 
Do I need to use a primer or finishing wax?
Our paint is self priming and includes an integrated surface wax, so no additional products are required.
How many coats of paint do I need to use?
We suggest using two coats to give the item or surface a really high quality finish.   Very vivid colours may need a third coat. 
Does Sophie James Paint contain chalk?
No, our Decor paint contains a non toxic natural mineral which unlike chalk, will boost its durability, weathering and will maintain its outstanding finish for years to come.
What else is in the paint and is it water based?
Sophie James Decor Paint is based on a unique blend of pigments, three high performance resins and a selection of additives to ensure best adhesion, ease of application and a smooth durable finish. *
Yes all of our paints are water based.
*For Trade use please  email us to receive full Material Safety Data Sheet 
Why do some colours need more coats then others
Different colours have different covering powers. Strong vibrant colours will have lower covering power and require more coats to be applied. This is because of the way light passes into and out of strong/vibrant colours.
The majority of the Sophie James range will give exceptional exception coverage in two coats , we call them High Solids colours.  There are eight vibrant colours in our range that we would recommend three- five coats.  They are:  Black, Dunwich, Neptune Blue, Autumn Leaf, Boleyn, Olive Grove, Francis Barnet Green and Mersea Sunset.
Is it environmentally friendly?
At Sophie James we formulate our paint to meet the requirements of UK Paint Directive 2012 ‘Low’ VOC (Volatile Organic Content) which has a upper limit 30g/litre. 
Our paint contains a maximum VOC content of 10g/litre
We use recyclable packaging and biodegradable packing chips.
I want to give my chest of drawers a distressed look, will your paint do that?
Yes!  Choose two contrasting colours and use the darker colour as a base.  Once your base is dry, apply one or two coats of the lighter contrasting colour and allow to dry.  When dry lightly rub the surface with fine sandpaper to reveal the base colour.  Alternatively, apply two coats of the same colour and lightly sand so you reveal some of the wood surface underneath.
Where is your paint made?
All of paint is handmade in our factory in Dedham.
Can the paint be used on MDF?
Yes, our paint is ideal for mdf – the paint formulation penetrates into the mdf surface and when dry binds the board particles and fibres. The thing to remember is that mdf is very absorbant particularly at the edges and where it has been cut.