You could spend more money on a better paint, but this is probably the best of the cheaper trade vinyl matt emulsion products available. Clean the surface of dust, dirt and loose materials. Repair and surface defects with a good quality interior filler. Prime with Tikkurila Anti-Reflex White diluted with water (up to a maximum of 20%) Anti-Reflective Capabilities - The paint’s anti-reflective properties optically reduce surface imperfections, creating a flawless, uniform, deep matte finish, irrespective of the angle of light incidence.

Tikkurila Miranol is a high gloss which can be used on the exterior of a property, as well as the interior. This is a hidden gem!! Miranol is oil-based with a re-coat time of around 16 hours and the standard undercoat for this product is the Tikkurila Otex adhesion primer. The only downside is it’s a 3-coat system over previously painted surfaces (1 primer and 2 top-coats), but you should do this with exterior gloss in any brand. The sheen level, depth of colour and overall finish of Miranol is second to none!! The best bit, it’s about half the price of Dulux Trade Weathershield which represents amazing value!! Another ceiling paint we have on offer is Nova our water-based solvent-free standard emulsion paint. We offer Nova in three sheen levels which are full-matt, matt, and eggshell. This is Nova 2, 7, and 20 respectively. Before painting the surface should be thoroughly washed and degreased. Lightly abrade glossy surfaces with medium-grain abrasive paper. Rinse thoroughly with water, dry. Yes, the majority can be. To make sure keep an eye out for our "colour match" logo on your favourite Tikkurila paints or in the product tiltes. Is Tikkurila Paint Environmentally Friendly? Q.What are the temperature and humidity requirements for preparing surfaces before applying Tikkurila Anti-Reflex 2?Anti Reflex 2: This water-based latex paint with a deep matt finish minimizes reflection, making it ideal for concealing imperfections and easy touch-ups. It's available in classic white shades. These paints are ideal as you do not need an expensive paint for an excellent finish on your ceilings. They will cover in two coats which is crucially important when painting ceilings as it reduces the amount of worktime when working at heights. All of these vinyl matt emulsions are available in any colour, as well as white, while Dulux Trade Vinyl Matt is available in pure brilliant white, for an extra crisp finish. I’m a professional decorator who likes to keep up to date with the newer brands and specialist products on the market. Not just because they tend to perform better, but using more modern brands gives me a great selling point with my clients. Using brands such as Tikkurila and Teknos makes me stand out from the crowd.

Ideal for walls & ceilings, Aniti Reflex paint is a full matt emulsion paint which removes imperfections for a smooth flat finish. Eliminating flashing, this water based paint features a high opacity level meaning less coats are required to achieve a perfect finish. Tikkurila Optiva 5 Scrubbable Matt- Colour Match Paint Here’s a tip though; never use “brilliant white” emulsion to paint a ceiling, and always use matt, rather than eggshell or silk. Regardless of whether you take one of my product recommendations or not, flat matt always looks better on a ceiling.OKOK. Now you know the best emulsion to paint a ceiling, but your choice of paint isn’t the only factor you should consider when trying to achieve the best possible finish. Your choice of tools will also make a huge difference when painting a ceiling.

Ans. Using a primer can enhance adhesion and coverage. It's a good practice, especially if you're painting over a highly absorbent or dark-colored surface. I know this is a bit of a cop out, but they’re both epic products and I really can’t decide between the two. The finish is better with Tikkurila Anti-Reflex, but Teknos Teknoceiling is a lot easier and less frustrating to use. Priding themselves on their eco credentials, Tikkurila continue to be pioneers in low VOC, water-based and bio-based paints. Providing a wide range of high-quality paints that are safe for both the environment and your home, some of the most popular eco friendly Tikkurila paints include: Tikkurila Anti-Reflex 2 has been widely regarded as the best emulsion for ceilings for a few years now, and it’s easy to see why. In recent years, most white emulsions have started throwing up problems such as flashing and picture framing, particularly on light sensitive ceilings. Plus, “brilliant white” and “shiny” white emulsions have fallen out of fashion. Tikkurila Anti-Reflex was the first mainstream product to reach the UK that was designed to reflect as little light as possible, eliminating flashing and leaving a dull, luxurious, and contemporary finish.This is the newest Tikkurila paint on my review, and the only one with and English name. Tikkurila vinyl matt is the best “standard” trade matt I have ever used (without spending big money on premium brands). Ease of use, opacity, sheen level and depth of colour are all bang on. I can’t really fault this product in any way. Oh, except in white; as with some of the other Tikkurila emulsion products in white, the opacity and overall finish is a bit naff. Tikkurila Optiva 5 is probably one of the better durable matt emulsions on the British market right now. It outperforms Dulux Diamond and Johnstone’s Endura, plus it’s a lot cheaper. I’d probably avoid Optiva 5 in white as the finish and opacity aren’t great, but in colours, this is a great product! The finish is just so rich and remarkably flat for a durable emulsion. Opacity and ease of use are bang on too. I’d recommend Tikkurila Optiva 5 to anyone. While standard emulsion paints can perform well on ceilings, there are specialist ceiling paints on the market that are specifically designed to deal with the problems that can arise with ceilings.