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When is primer needed?
Learn more about painting with primer
Repainting your home is an exciting process that can transform your space and give it new life. But before you dive into colour choices and brushstrokes, it's important to properly prepare the surface to ensure a durable and beautiful result.
Primer for a smooth and durable surface
Primer is an essential part of the painting process, especially if you have spackled surfaces, are painting over wallpaper, or if your wall has a lot of contrast. We always recommend applying a coat of primer in these cases. The primer helps to create a smooth surface and improves the paint's adhesion, resulting in a more durable and professional-looking final result.
Step by step: How to paint with primer
Preparations:
Before you start painting, it's important to prepare the surface properly. This may involve removing or covering nearby objects and cleaning the surface with a mild soap solution to remove any dirt or grease. If there are uneven surfaces, holes, or cracks, fill them with spackle and sand the surface until it's smooth. To protect adjacent surfaces that you don't want to get paint on, use masking tape.
Choose the right tools:
Choosing the right tools can make a big difference in the final result. A narrow brush is best for detail work and edges, while a roller is ideal for larger, smooth surfaces.
Primer:
If you are painting over a dark colour with a lighter shade, or if the surface is uneven, start with a primer. This provides an even base and can help the final paint adhere better.
Paint:
When you start painting, start with the details using the brush. After that, use the roller for the larger, smooth surfaces, and remember to apply even pressure to avoid drips. Let the first coat dry completely before considering applying a second coat. Drying time can vary depending on the paint type.
Leave the bag in the packaging recycling:
Our paint comes in a resealable bag that is easy to use and pour. When the bag is empty, it can easily be placed directly in the packaging recycling.
Conclusion:
When everything is done and the paint has dried, remove the masking tape carefully. If you have moved anything in the process, make sure to put everything back in its place.
Well done!
Primer on wallpaper
When it comes to painting over wallpaper, priming is particularly important. It helps to seal the wallpaper and prevents glue or other residue from bleeding through the new paint. This step ensures that your new paint looks smooth and clean, without any unwanted stains or marks.
Primer for walls
For walls that need an update or a change in colour scheme, the primer is an indispensable component. It prepares the wall surface, covers over old marks or stains, and provides an optimal surface for the new paint to adhere to, ensuring a long-lasting and even finish.
White primer for unpainted wooden surfaces
White primer is an excellent choice to brighten up and freshen up surfaces, and it offers a neutral base that allows your final colour tone to come through in its best form. It's ideal for both walls and furniture and provides a clean, fresh start before the final coat of paint. When painting unpainted wooden surfaces, you should always use a primer, as the result will be significantly better and more durable.
Adhesive primer: For furniture and objects
When painting furniture and objects, especially those made of wood and metal, adhesive primer is your best friend. It is formulated to provide superior adhesion, which is crucial to ensure that your final coat of paint sits properly and lasts a long time. We recommend always applying a coat of adhesion primer before lacquer paint, as the results will be significantly better and more durable. Remember to matte down the surface with a sanding sponge before applying the adhesive primer for the best results.
Primer for furniture
When you are renewing your furniture by painting it, it's important not to skip the step of applying primer. If your furniture is made of wood or metal, it's especially important to use an adhesion primer. Using adhesion primer on furniture helps to prepare the surface, hides any defects, and ensures that the final colour adheres well and looks even. The adhesion primer will improve the paint's adhesion to these materials, guaranteeing a durable and beautiful result. Before applying the adhesion primer, remember to thoroughly clean and sand the surface of your furniture to remove dirt, grease, and other residues that could prevent the paint from adhering properly.
Any questions?
Whether you are preparing walls, furniture, or objects for painting, proper preparation is the key to success. By using primer and adhesive primer, you lay the foundation for a beautiful and durable painting project. At Klint, each colour choice is a journey of discovery, beauty, quality, and responsibility. We are here to guide you through every step, from choosing the perfect shade to understanding the importance of the ingredients we use. Do you have any questions or concerns?
You can reach us via email at hello@klint.com
Start your colour journey
with our swatches.
Our swatch kits contain all colours within a certain colour family, to make it easy to find the right colour. The swatches are 22x22 cm, hand-painted with the same paint you can order, and removable so you can try different colours without having to paint on the wall.
Peel off the protection on the back, put up the swatch on the wall, and move it around as you want to get a feel of the colour in different environments and light.
Pigments, binders, preservatives and water. The paint is eco-labeled with the Swan label and the EU Flower.
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What kind of paint is it?
We offer three different types of paint, specifically developed to work on different surfaces. Our wall and ceiling paint is a water-based acrylic paint with high coverage that is scratch-resistant and washable. The paint has been tested for harmful substances, is free from solvents and plasticizers, and contains less than 1 g/L VOC. It is Nordic Swan Ecolabelled, EU Ecolabelled, and completely vegan.
Our lacquer is a water-based acrylic paint with high coverage that is scratch-resistant and washable. It contains no classified hazardous substances, is free from plasticizers, vegan, and has a low VOC content of under 30 g/L.
Want to know more about VOC?VOC, or Volatile Organic Compounds, are common indoor air pollutants. Within the EU, the VOC limit for wall and ceiling paint is 30 g/L, and our wall and ceiling paint contains less than 1 g/L VOC. For lacquer, the EU limit is 130 g/L, and our lacquer contains less than 30 g/L VOC.
You can read more about the contents in our safety data sheets wall paint, wood paint, ceiling paint, wall primer, and adhesive primer.
Feel free to contact us via chat or email if you have any questions.
What can I paint with paint from Klint?
Most surfaces! Our wall and ceiling paint adheres to most surfaces that are solid, dry, and clean - such as plaster, drywall, wallpaper, particleboard, and previously painted surfaces.
We recommend our lacquer for surfaces that are exposed to more wear and tear and/or do not absorb paint as easily. Our lacquer adheres well to materials such as wood, metal, plastic, MDF, and terracotta.
When painting with lacquer, we always recommend roughening the surface with a sanding block and using adhesion primer, as this ensures the paint sticks properly to surfaces that don’t naturally absorb paint.
Lacquer can also be used on radiators that get up to 75°C, but it’s important to let the paint cure properly before turning the heat back on.
We have not yet launched paints adapted for wet rooms or floors, so for those areas we recommend using dedicated wet room paint or floor paint. However, it's absolutely fine to paint indoor staircases with our lacquer as long as you roughen the surface and use adhesion primer first.
How much paint do I need?
Good question! One liter of our paint covers approximately 4-6 square meters when applying two coats. However, the actual amount needed can vary significantly depending on the surface you're painting. Smooth surfaces that are primed or already painted with wall paint absorb less paint, while rough or porous surfaces, like plaster and drywall, require more.
Feel free to use our calculator to estimate how much paint you'll need for your project. There, you can also specify the type of surface you're painting to hopefully get a more accurate estimate.
How matte or glossy are the colours?
Our wall paint is matte (gloss level 7), ceiling paint is ultra-matte (gloss level 3), and our lacquer is semi-matte (gloss level 20).
How long does the paint need to dry?
Wall paint, ceiling paint and wall primer:
Tack-free: 1 hour
Re-paintable: 4 hours
Thoroughly dry: 4 days
Laqcuer
Tack-free: 1 hour
Re-paintable: 16 hours
Thoroughly dry: 4 days
Adhesive primer:
Tack-free: 1 hour
Re-paintable: 24 hours
Thoroughly dry: 4 days
Do I need wall primer?
Good question! We recommend applying a coat of primer when painting untreated surfaces like drywall or plaster, as well as when painting over wallpaper, patched areas, or if your wall has previously been painted with a bold color. The primer helps create an even surface and improves paint adhesion, resulting in a more durable and professional finish.
When it comes to painting over wallpaper, primer is especially important and should always be used. It helps seal the wallpaper and prevents glue or other residues from bleeding through into the new paint.
Feel free to contact us via chat or email if you need help determining the best approach for your project.
Do I need adhesive primer?
We always recommend starting with a coat of adhesive primer when painting with the lacquer paint. Treated wood, plastic, and metal do not absorb paint the same way a wall does. The adhesive primer is needed to create a surface the paint can adhere to.
Before applying the adhesive primer, remember to thoroughly clean and sand your furniture to remove dirt, grease, and other residues that could prevent the paint from adhering properly.
Can I use a spray gun for your paint?
Yes, our paint works great for spray application. Below are the specifications for different types of paint:
Wall and ceiling paint, and primer:
Airless sprayer:
Nozzle: 0.018" – 0.026"
Pressure: 150 – 180 bar
Spray angle: 50°
Thinning: approx. 5–10% water
Lacquer and adhesive primer:
Airless sprayer:
Thinning: none
Nozzle: 0.015" – 0.019"
Pressure: approx. 140–180 bar
Aircoat sprayer:
Thinning: none
Nozzle: 0.015" – 0.019"
Pressure: approx. 120–150 bar (airless)
Pressure: 1.0–2.0 bar (air)
Finecoat sprayer:
Thinning: approx. 5–10% water
Nozzle: medium-sized
High-pressure sprayer:
Thinning: approx. 5–10% water
Nozzle: 2.0 mm
Pressure: approx. 2.0 bar
What is the best way to dispose of leftover paint?
Good question! Liquid paint residue must be dropped off at a recycling centre or environmental waste facility. However, if you've completely emptied a Klint paint container, it can be recycled as plastic packaging.
To clean brushes:Wipe off excess paint with a paper towel while the paint is still wet. The paper towel can be thrown in the regular trash. Place the brush bristles in a container of warm water with a bit of dish soap and let it sit for up to 2 hours. Make sure not to soak the metal part of the brush, as it may rust and the glue holding the bristles can loosen. Rinse the brush, but do not rinse paint residue down the drain. Instead, collect the water containing paint residue in a container and bring it to a recycling center.
To clean rollers:First scrape off as much paint as possible, for example with a putty knife. Then rinse the roller in a bucket of water until clean. Let the water sit so the paint residue settles at the bottom. Pour the clear water into the toilet and take the remaining paint sludge to a recycling center.Ask your municipality for the location of the nearest recycling centre or environmental waste facility.
Help! I spilled paint
Use a damp cloth with dish soap to wipe away the paint. If the stain doesn’t come off right away, let it soak for about 10 minutes, then gently scrub with a cleaning sponge.
Can I paint while pregnant?
Good question! Currently, there are no studies that show that this could be problematic as long as you use water-based paint without solvents, plasticizers, and with a low VOC content. (Which our paint ticks all the boxes for). But - as always when painting, it is a good idea to let the paint dry well and air the room for a couple of hours before sleeping in the room. As with most things related to pregnancy, we recommend doing what feels best for you and your baby.
I have questions about the supplies
Our large rollers are so-called stick rollers with a width of 25 cm. These fit on roller frames sized 23–25 cm. Our large trays and tray inserts are designed for rollers with a 25 cm width. The roller frames (handles) have a universal fit and can be attached to most extension poles. If you have any more questions, feel free to contact us via chat or email.
Can I find Klint paint in a store?
We currently do not have a physical store and our paint is not available in any retail stores. It can only be purchased here on our website. However, it is possible to pick up your paint from our office/warehouse in Solna, Stockholm, after placing an order online. Select "Pickup" as the delivery option at checkout to see the current opening hours.
How long does delivery take?
We usually pack your order within one business day after you place it. Most couriers deliver your package 1-3 business days after it leaves our warehouse. If you place an order before 2 pm, we will do our very best to dispatch it the same day, so that the order can be delivered as soon as possible.
I have questions about my delivery
Please first contact the courier handling your order. They usually have the best information about where your package is and when it is expected to be delivered. You can find their contact details here: DHL, Postnord, Budbee, Instabox, Bring, Airmee, GLS.
If you need help from us, feel free to reach out via chat or email.
Which countries do you ship to?
At the top right of our website, you’ll find a truck icon - there you can see all the countries we deliver to.
How do returns work?
You are free to return any equipment within 14 days from delivery, as long as it has not been used. Contact us via chat or email to schedule a return.
Unfortunately, we cannot accept returns on paint - even if the packaging is unopened - since the paint is custom-manufactured based on the incoming orders. We cannot guarantee the quality of returned paint and therefore cannot resell it if it comes back to us, so it must be thrown away.
For this reason, please use our swatches or colour samples to find the right colour before ordering.
I want to make a claim
I can’t find a colour that I have purchased before
Sorry about the confusion! We have gone through two major collection changes that have led to changes in colour names. Klint’s first collection had 72 unique shades. In 2023, we launched quite a few new colours, while others were discontinued. In spring 2025, the palette was expanded again. At the same time, we updated the color names to harmonize them across different countries.If you want to purchase paint in a color that is no longer available on the website, please contact us via chat or email, and we’ll help you find the right shade.
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