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Absolute Flat Emulsion Paint

Our most popular paint, Absolute Flat Emulsion is a beautiful, chalky, matte finish which is perfect for interior walls and ceilings.

Velvet forest green sofa in front of a light grey (French Grey) wall and on top of bright white wood flooring in Loft White.

With a ‘barely there’ low-sheen level of just 2%, Absolute Flat provides a sublime chalky finish, often referred to as ‘dead matte’ or ‘flat matte’ paint. It dries to an incredibly flat finish that exudes character.

Absolute Flat is wipeable with a damp cloth or sponge making it practical for the modern home too.

It can be used on a range of surfaces including walls, ceilings and plaster work. It’s the perfect choice for low-traffic areas such as bedrooms, living rooms, dining spaces, and study areas.

Containing zero added VOCs, Absolute Flat Emulsion is kind to the environment. It is also pet-friendly and certified as child-safe paint, under EN 71-3:2019 (Toy Paint Regulations). Absolute Flat is completely safe to use in children’s rooms, making it a very smart choice for the family home.

Absolute Flat Overview:

Water-based
Environmentally-friendly paint
Certified Child-Safe
A beautiful flat finish for walls & ceilings
Gloss level: 2% (very matte)
Coverage: approx 570ft² per gallon (one coat)
Available in all colours
Available in 2 tin sizes - Quart, Gallon

Living space painted in dark orange (Middle Buff) with a contrasting deep blue sofa and wooden table on a rug.

Living space painted in dark orange (Middle Buff) with a contrasting deep blue sofa, grey armchair and wooden table on a rug.

Benefits of Absolute Flat Emulsion

Easy to Apply

The high-pigment levels within the paint provide a rich depth of colour which means you’ll need fewer coats to achieve the perfect finish.

Child-Safe

Certified ‘Child-Safe’ under EN 71-3:2019 (also known as Toy Paint Regulations), Absolute Flat doesn’t contain any dangerous ingredients and is completely safe for use in all areas of the family home.

Breathable

A traditional, breathable finish ideal for internal lime or natural plaster walls and an excellent choice for heritage projects too.

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Office space featuring light pink chairs, muted green (Pleat) walls, marble fireplace, wooden desk and green velvet chair.

Applying Absolute Flat Emulsion

As a water-based paint, Absolute Flat has a quick-drying time of just 2-4 hours and is virtually odourless, so you can complete your project quickly with minimal disruption. This flat matte finish provides coverage of 570² per gallon; we recommend applying two coats for full depth of colour.

Available in the full Little Greene colour palette, the flat matte finish of Absolute Flat Emulsion appears especially rich and sumptuous in darker tones. Try Absolute Flat in ‘Obsidian Green’, ‘Hicks’ Blue’, or ‘Lamp Black’; use these deeper tones in an all-over scheme for real impact.

Absolute Flat Emulsion is available in two tin sizes: Quart and Gallon. It also comes in 60ml (2.03 fl oz) sample pots – so you can sample your chosen shades in the room you are decorating prior to ordering.

Order sample pots in Absolute Flat finish now.