Distemper

Textural Quality: All-natural ingredients gives our distemper a chalky soft finish with a wonderful depth of colour.

Application: As a completely breathable finish, our distemper is particularly suitable for heritage applications including bricks, stone and timber — to avoid materials drying out and becoming brittle. It has been used on historic buildings across Australia and further afield. Odourless and safe with zero VOCs.

Photo Credit: Janie Christmas Interiors

Ingredients: Made of chalk, natural mineral pigments and plant-based glues with zero VOCs.

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Peter Lewis Paints - the best choice of premium, completely eco-friendly Distemper.

Our Natural Distemper is a completely odourless product, ensuring a safe and healthy breathing environment for all.
100% VOC free. Our Distemper Paint uses completely natural, pure English chalk, and contains no synthetic additives and solvents.
Locally Made. Our Natural Distemper is entirely made in our Sydney factory.
Breathability. Our Natural Distemper Paint is completely breathable, ensuring long lasting durability and humidity regulation.
Soft Touch. Due to its chalk base, our eco-friendly Distemper Paint has an incredibly soft finish, elevating any interior environments.
Unique Colours. Our Natural Distemper Paint is available in a select range of our 280 unique colours, as well as custom colours, made specially for your job in our workshop in Sydney.

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FAQs

What sizes does Peter Lewis Paints Distemper come in?

1L, 4L and 15L.

What is the coverage of Peter Lewis Paints Distemper?

Peter Lewis Paints Natural Distemper will cover approximately 10m2 per litre, yet, is truly dependent on the porosity of the substrate.

All coverage recommendations should only be used as a guide, as it is truly dependent on the substrate below. Please contact us for more information regarding the coverage of our products.

What is the drying time for Peter Lewis Paints Distemper?

Peter Lewis Paints Natural Distemper will be touch dry in 2 hours depending on the ambient temperature, yet, please allow 24 hours between coats, first checking that the first coat is completely dry. The final coat should be fully cured in 48 hours depending on atmospheric conditions.

All drying recommendations should only be used as a guide, as it is truly dependent on thickness of application, the substrate below and weather conditions. Please contact us for more information regarding the drying time of our products.

What surfaces can I apply Peter Lewis Paints natural Distemper to?

Peter Lewis Paints eco-friendly Distemper can be applied to suitably prepared surfaces such as plaster, cement, render, brick, and masonry.

If applying to any other surface, please contact us before use.

What preparation is needed for the surface before applying Distemper?

All walls should be clean, dry with no dirt, grease, oil or mould and no loose or friable material.

If applying on surfaces that have been repaired we recommend our Limeproof undercoat as it has great tooth and evens the porosity of the surface. Spot prime all joints then apply by brush, roller or spray, 2 coats of Peter Lewis Paints Limeproof Undercoat. Allow 2 hours to dry before applying top coat

For any other queries about Distemper preparation, please contact us.

What is the best weather to apply Distemper?

Peter Lewis Paints eco-friendly Distemper should not be applied in high humidity, or when the surface temperature is below 10°C or above 30°C.

For any other queries about Distemper application please contact us.

How many coats of Peter Lewis Paints Distemper do I need?

Two coats of Peter Lewis Paints natural Distemper are typically required. Please allow 24 hours to dry before applying the second coat, first checking that the first coat is completely dry. Please read the FAQ labelled ‘How do I apply Peter Lewis Paints Distemper?’ for exact application instructions.

However, this recommendation should only be used as a guide, as it is truly dependent on the substrate below. Please contact us for more information regarding the application and coverage of our products.

How do I apply Peter Lewis Paints Distemper?

Mix thoroughly before use and check colour. Apply 2 coats by distemper brush using a crows feet painting technique making sure you don’t stick to one direction as the result needs to be random for best results. Start at one edge, working a vertical strip, always keeping a wet edge. Paint will be touch dry in 2 hours. Please allow 24 hours between coats and 48 hours for the paint to fully cure, depending on atmospheric conditions.

Peter Lewis Paints Distemper should not be applied in high humidity, or when the surface temperature is below 10°C or above 30°C.

For any other queries about Distemper application please contact us.

Are there any safety cautions with Peter Lewis Paints Distemper?

Keep out of reach of children. Provide adequate ventilation. Avoid swallowing. If swallowed, do not induce vomiting. Give a glass of water and seek medical assistance or contact the Poison Information Centre (13 11 26). Avoid eye contact. Avoid prolonged skin contact. If accidental contact with skin or eyes occurs, rinse immediately with running water and seek help if irritation persists. Paint containers must be properly sealed at all times when not in use.

Please refer to the Safety Data Sheet for more safety information.

Can I apply Peter Lewis Paints Distemper over existing paint?

Peter Lewis Paints eco-friendly Distemper can be applied over existing water based paint, however two coats of Peter Lewis Paints Universal Primer must be applied before. Please consult the product information sheet for Peter Lewis Paints Universal Primer for detailed application guide.

For any other queries about Peter Lewis Paints Distemper application please contact us.

Can you recommend any applicators to apply Peter Lewis Paints Distemper?

Yes, we have applicators around NSW that are experienced using our product that we recommend to our clients. Please contact us to find out more.

Peter Lewis Paints’ eco-friendly products are made very differently to any other paints on the market, as all the pigments are sourced directly from quarries around the world and ground locally, using our traditional triple roller mill. This classical process makes our natural pigments unique, as their grain size is slightly larger than their synthetic alternatives. Ultimately, this makes our colours be impacted by shadows and light much more than any other paint due to their varying and non-uniform characteristics, allowing each colour to come alive in both interior and exterior settings.

We take great care in sourcing these luxurious natural pigments also to ensure all our products are completely sustainable and non-toxic. This, as well as our entirely plant-based natural resins, makes all of our paints and special finishes completely odourless, creating a safe and healthy breathing environment for all.

Along with our entirely environmentally friendly and ecological paints and special finishes, all of our cans, drums, and lids are completely recyclable, helping us complete the sustainable design cycle at the end of our product’s life.

In addition to our wide colour range, with 280 unique colours, Peter Lewis Paints can craft custom colours to match job requirements in all paints. This is a unique service that is available to all customers, and is offered in our flagship store, ‘The Workshop’, in Woollahra, Sydney.