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What’s the difference between your paints?

Tint Wall. Our most popular paint, Tint Wall is a washable water-based interior paint that's certified 99.9% VOC-free, has virtually no smell and is guaranteed to keep your home mould free for up to 7 years. Perfect for all interior spaces, Tint Wall

How much paint do I need?

One litre of Tint paint will cover up to 16m2 with one coat, or up to 8m2 with two coats. Use our Paint Calculator Quiz to quickly determine how much paint you need, or reach out to the Tint Support Team for help with your calculations.

Do you have an anti-mould paint?

Tint Wall is specially formulated to fight mould and mildew for up to 7 years, making it perfect for walls and ceilings in all wet and humid areas such as bathrooms, laundries, kitchens and the more tropical parts of Australia. Remember that you cann

Can I use Tint Wall on ceilings?

Yes. Tint Wall is matt enough to hide imperfections on ceilings, and is available in all colours unlike Tint Ceiling which is limited to white-based colours only. When painting wet and/or humid areas such as bathrooms, laundries, or even kitchens, we

Can I use Tint Wall on trims?

No. While Tint Wall is durable, it is not designed to be used on surfaces that are often bumped, scuffed or hit. For painting trims, we strongly recommend using Tint Trim thanks to it's extra-durable semi-gloss finish. Tint Trim is also designed to b

Can I use Tint Trim on walls?

Tint Trim can definitely be used on your walls. It’s often the best choice for high-traffic areas that get a bit more wear and tear, and indeed what we recommend being used on a commercial kitchen or bathroom area. You can even make a feature of it a

How durable is your Exterior paint?

Tint Exterior is designed to withstand Australia's toughest conditions. From the Blue Mountains to Cairns, Alice Springs to Fremantle, Tint Exterior is an extra hard-wearing, flexible coating that can repel dirt and dust while being extremely UV and

Is your Wall paint washable?

Our paint is intentionally formulated to be able to handle whatever life can throw at it and is fully wipeable and even lightly scrubbable — all without containing teflon, silicone or other nasties that sometimes get added to achieve a washable finis

What sheen levels do your paints come in?

Tint Wall: Low sheen (6-10%). Tint Trim: Semi gloss (20-25%). Tint Exterior: Low sheen (10-15%). Tint Ceiling: Flat (1-2%). Tint Prep Plus: Flat (1%)

Is this paint safe for my nursery/child’s room?

The entire Tint paint range is specially formulated to be low-odour and certified Very Low/Low VOC, making it exceptionally suitable for nursery and children's spaces. We always recommend opening all windows and doors when painting indoor spaces to p

What does VOC mean?

VOC stands for Volatile Organic Compound. In short, VOCs are harmful chemicals that get released into the air as paint dries and can continue to be released for months to come. Most paints contain high levels of VOCs, which can be harmful to people a

What are the VOC levels for your paints?

Tint Wall: Very low* (<1g/L). Tint Trim: Low* (<36g/L). Tint Exterior: Low* (<48g/L). Tint Ceiling: Very low* (<1g/L). Tint Prep Plus: Very low* (<5g/L). *Certified by APAS. Tint Trim has slightly more VOCs due to the property that helps prevent stic

Vegan paint – is it a thing?

You bet it is! Our paints contain no animal by-products like shellac and are cruelty-free.

Do you have a fandeck?

The Tint Fandeck contains all 74 colours from Season 2, and is made using 100% Tint Wall paint for total colour and finish accuracy. It is also 100% recyclable.

Is there a limit to how many free Mini Sample Stickers I can order?

Yes, they are free but are limited to 2 per-colour, per-customer.

What sheen level are your Sample Stickers and Cards?

Our Sample Stickers and Cards are all made in low sheen, so you can test the colour as well as the sheen level of our Wall paint. Find out more about our samples here.

What is the difference between a Sample Sticker and a Sample Card?

Sample Stickers are 215mm x 215mm adhesive stickers coated with paint, and are designed to function as an alternative to sample pots and be stuck on surfaces all around your home. Sample Cards are 195mm x 145mm cards coated with paint, and function j

Can you do half, quarter, or double strength versions?

Sure can! While a half, quarter, or double strength isn't always possible, it *is* almost always possible to find a colour which is the equivalent of it. Reach out to the Tint Support Team for assistance.

Will my paint match the colour on screen?

We use the latest digital technology to display our colours as faithfully as possible, but some colours may still look different depending on what screen you view them on. If you're unsure, take a look on a few different screens to get a better feel

Do you have sample pots?

Our 100ml Sample Pouches are available in most of our colours, and contain enough paint to cover a 50cm2 area with two coats. As they're made using our actual Tint Wall paint, they offer 100% colour and finish accuracy. Find out more about our sample

What chemicals are NOT included in your paints?

Our paint are free from the following known irritants: Formaldehyde, Glycol ethers, Phthalates, Silicones, Ammonia, Teflon, and Crystalline quartz silica.