At Little Greene, our range of Intelligent paint finishes are specially designed to be kind to your home and the planet. Free from harmful ingredients, these water-based paints have all been certified child-safe under the Toy Paint Regulations (EN 71-3:2019), giving you the peace of mind to use them in all areas of the home, including nurseries, playrooms and children’s bedrooms.
Find out more about what makes these paints the smart, practical choice for your home and family…
Our Intelligent paint finishes
Intelligent by name, intelligent by nature – our range of quick-drying, water-based paints have been formulated to withstand all the wear and tear of today’s busy homes. They are up to 15 times stronger than ordinary household paints, with proven washability against all the tough stains that family life can bring.
Fully washable formulas
Our Intelligent Paints have completely washable, water-based formulations that can be used with confidence in all rooms in the home. You can easily wash away marks from crayons, chocolate and more, using warm soapy water and a soft cloth or sponge.
Eco-friendly paints
Our Intelligent paints have water-based formulas that give them speedy drying times of 2-4 hours, so family life can continue with minimal disruption. With zero added VOCs, these child and baby safe finishes are also low in odour and don’t contain any toxins or solvents that may be harmful to the environment.
Available in all our colours
Our elegant, eco-friendly paint finishes are practical and beautiful in equal measure. Each finish is available in the full range of Little Greene colours, so you can use your most-loved shades on your nursery walls, woodwork and even toys or furniture.
And with robust, durable formulas that stand the test of time, these finishes require fewer touch-ups and re-painting. So, they are more sustainable and economical than other paints too.
The best nursery paint finishes
Our Intelligent collection includes finishes for walls, woodwork, metals and furniture, as well as for exterior surfaces. Whether you are creating a calm sanctuary for your new baby or a fun outdoor play area for energetic toddlers, explore our range of child-safe, water-based paint finishes.
Intelligent Matt Emulsion
This tough, hardwearing paint is our recommended finish for walls in your nursery space. With an unrivalled combination of strength and beauty, this matt emulsion paint has a beautiful low sheen of just 5%.
Fully washable, Intelligent Matt can be used with confidence in nurseries, kids’ rooms and playrooms, as well as high-traffic areas such as hallways, kitchens and open-plan living areas.
Find out moreIntelligent Eggshell
A low odour, hard-wearing paint that can be used on all interior woodwork and primed metalwork for a low sheen of 15%. It is smooth to apply and dries in 2-4 hours, so projects can be completed quickly and easily.
You can use this scrubbable finish on baseboards, doors, radiators, cribs and furniture, as well as bathroom walls in the splash zone.
Find out moreIntelligent Satin
This ultra-tough, low maintenance, satin-sheen paint offers superior durability, making it the ideal choice for woodwork in rooms that face the brunt of family life. Its water-based formula provides a long-lasting finish that is incredibly easy to clean.
Use this water-based formula to add a pop of colour and an elegant protective coating to playroom toys and furniture, so they can withstand all the knocks and bumps that come their way!
Find out moreIntelligent Floor Paint
Our revolutionary, quick-drying floor paint has been specially formulated so it can be used on both wooden and concrete floors. Unlike oil-based alternatives, this hard-wearing floor paint dries in just 4 hours, making it the most practical choice for busy family life.
Transform your child’s nursery or playroom into a bright, colourful and inspiring space by using your favourite Little Greene colours in Intelligent Floor Paint.
Find out moreIntelligent Exterior Eggshell
Available in all our colours, our robust and beautiful exterior finishes allow you to bring joy and colour to your outdoor space too. Use Intelligent Exterior Eggshell on all exterior woodwork and metalwork to create a lively outdoor play area where little ones can safely explore!
Find out moreIntelligent ASP
All our paints can be teamed with the versatile primer, Intelligent All Surface Primer, for added durability and depth of colour. This extremely quick-drying primer can also be used to paint uPVC, tiles, metals and more, making it suitable for almost any project!
Discover Intelligent ASP