


Little Greene Distemper is a traditional, chalky matt paint for walls, ceilings, and fine plasterwork. Its breathable, water-based formulation is ideal for natural and lime plasters, delivering a soft, elegant finish best suited to bedrooms, living rooms, and other low-traffic areas. Available in delicate pastel shades, it offers excellent coverage with an A+ indoor air quality rating.
To achieve the best finish with Little Greene Distemper, prepare all surfaces so they are sound, clean, dry and free from dust, grease or loose material.
Always carry out a small test area before beginning your project to confirm suitability, shade, and finish. Follow the product instructions provided on the tin at all times.
Ensure good ventilation during application and drying.
For consistent colour and coverage, purchase enough paint for the entire job, with extra reserved for future touch-ups.
Preserve the finish and appearance of your paint with these recommended aftercare steps:
It creates a traditional chalky matt finish with a soft, elegant appearance, perfect for low-traffic areas such as bedrooms, dining rooms and living spaces.
Yes, it is highly breathable and microporous, making it especially suitable for lime plaster and other natural substrates where vapour permeability is important.
This paint is not recommended for humid or high-condensation areas. For kitchens or bathrooms, a more durable finish such as Little Greene Intelligent Matt Emulsion would be more suitable.
Two full coats are normally required to achieve the correct depth of colour and finish. In some cases, highly porous surfaces may need an extra coat.
On bare plaster or porous surfaces, a thinned first coat of Distemper acts as a primer and helps seal the surface before applying subsequent coats.
Little Greene Distemper is surface dry in around 1 hour under normal conditions, and recoatable after a minimum of 4 hours.
It can be used over previous hard distemper or lime-based finishes that have been properly cleaned. Soft distemper or non-porous coatings such as oil or vinyl paints must be fully removed.
Yes, it is a low-odour, water-based paint with very low VOC content and an A+ indoor air quality rating, making it safe for interior use.
Distemper is available in a selection of pastel shades from the Little Greene colour ranges, offering timeless options for traditional and modern interiors.