PAINT FINISHES & USAGE
Rose Uniacke GrafClean & Rose Uniacke GrafClean Eggshell (Midsheen)
Rose Uniacke GrafClean Paint is made from vegetable resins and ecological minerals - resulting in a high performaing, durable, washable matt paint. With fantastic coverage, impeccable ecological credentials and extraordinary depth of colour, it is perfect for use in busy homes, for both interior and exterior applications.
All 41 Rose Uniacke Paint colours are available in both GrafClean and GrafClean Eggshell finishes.
Rose Uniacke Ecosphere Paint
This pure lime paint is our most sustainable - absorbing and capturing CO2, as it cures (the majority in the first 30 days) - helping to purify your air.
Our purest Lime paint is available in 13 Rose Uniacke colours.
Rose Uniacke GrafClean
Uses the natural properties of Graphene technology to create a product with excellent performance, durability and coverage
Suitable for both interior and exterior use
A flat matt finish with <4% sheen
Hardwearing and washable - durable to Class 1 Wet scrub rating
Perfect for use on walls in kitchens and bathrooms
Toy safe - EN71-3:2013 - safe for use in children's bedrooms
BS Class 'o' fire rating
Certfied Eurofins Indoor Air Comfort Gold Standard
Breathable (Sd Class 1)
Awarded Cradle to Cradle Bronze
High Yield (10-16m²/L)
Rose Uniacke GrafClean Eggshell (Midsheen)
Uses the natural properties of Graphene technology to create a product with excellent performance, durability and coverage
Suitable for both interior and exterior use
An Eggshell finish with <20% sheen
Hardwearing and washable - durable to Class 1 Wet scrub rating
Perfect for use on interior primed walls in high traffic areas like hallways
Perfect for primed woodwork, joinery and metal
High yield (12-18m²/L)
Certified Eurofins Indoor Air Comfort Gold
Rose Uniacke Ecosphere
Pure lime for interior use
A natural matt finish
Absorbs CO2 as it cures (4.7kg/15L) - the majority in the first 30 days
Breathable (Sd Class 1)
Durable to Class 1 Wet scrub
Non-Combustible - EU A1
Cradle to Cradle Certified™ Silver
BREEAM, LEED and WELL Certified
C2C health Gold
Global Green Tag Platinum
High Yield (10-14m²/L)
Uses the natural properties of Graphene technology to produce a product with excellent performance, durability and coverage
Pure lime offers natural anti-bacterial qualities
USAGE GUIDELINES
Interior
| GrafClean | GrafClean Eggshell | Ecosphere | |
| Lime | ** | ** | |
| Plaster | ** | ** | ** |
| Plasterboard | ** | ** | ** |
| Previously Painted | ** | ** | * |
| Wood/Metal (primed) | ** |
* Recommended ** Highly recommended
Exterior
| GrafClean | GrafClean Eggshell | Ecosphere | |
| Lime | ** | ||
| Render (Cement) | ** | ** | |
| Previously Painted | ** | ** | |
| Wood/Metal Primed* | (*) | (*) |
Please note there are limitations to performance on exterior timber with a low sheen Eggshell, where a higher sheen product may be more resistant. Not suitable for decking, horizontal surfaces, treated timber or stains.
Note - some stronger colours & pigments can be affected more by UV light when used externally.
Primer
| Wall & Ceiling Primer/Undercoat | Wood/Metal Primer/Undercoat | |
| Lime/Gypsum (Bare plaster) | ** | |
| Bare Plasterboard | ** | |
| Previously Painted | ** | ** |
| Bare Timber | ** | |
| MDF | ** | |
| Non-ferrous metals | ** |
** Highly recommended
ECO CREDENTIALS
Rose Uniacke Paint by Graphenstone is made using only the highest quality natural and sustainable minerals.
It contains no acrylics, plastics, formaldehydes or chemical preservatives
It is trace VOC <1g/L (0.1%)
Our paint harnesses the natural properties of Graphene to create a product with excellent performance, durability and coverage
Our Ecosphere Lime Paint actively absorbs CO2 - purifying the air as it cures, the majority in the first 30 days
Our manufacturing processes are powered using 100% renewable energy
Our paint tubs are made from 100% recyclable materials and are 100% recyclable
By not transporting excess water, our CO2 emissions from transport can be reduced by up to 0.45kg/15L
As waste material, our paint will not harm the environment, animals or human health
Our paint is water soluble and contains no other solvents
Our paint is free from micro-plastics and is MIT and chemical preservative free
USEFUL TIPS
Just Add Water
For best results, Rose Uniacke paint requires diluting with clean water.
Why?
By reducing the quantity of water added to the base paint, it enables us to increase the amount of actual product delivered (not the additional water content) and reduce our global carbon footprint.
Our paint is up to 70% solid content, where most other brands, typically contain between 25-40% solid. A little clean water added, will not affect the performance of the paint and will help you with application.
Dilution Rates
How much?
1st coat 10-20% (100 -200ml of clean water) per litre of paint
2nd coat 10-15% (100 -150 ml of clean water) per litre of paint
Useful Tips
Decant into a paint kettle, scuttle or roller tray and mix the paints well. Allow to settle to minimise air bubbles.
Onto bare gypsum plaster, an extra watered-down coat (a mist coat diluted by around 20%.) of the paint may be required. Alternatively, use a mist coat of Wall Primer & Undercoat.
Onto Woodwork
GrafClean Eggshell (Mid Sheen) can be applied with a dilution of 5-10% maximum, to ease application.
Opening Your Pots
Our pots are 100% recyclable. Even our sample pots are Cradle to Cradle certified.
Carefully ease the lids off all the way around before removing them. Clean the lids and pot edges of dried paint before putting lids back on, to keep your paint in good condition and maintain a good seal for storage.
Well-kept and sealed, your paint should last around 12 months.
Application Tips
For best results, use a good quality medium pile roller on walls.
For woodwork and panels, a sponge or flock roller can often leave a better finish.
For spraying details please contact us
Maintain a 'wet-edge' when painting to avoid wet and dry layers overlapping to eliminate 'lap marks'.
Take care not to apply the paint too thickly. The natural lime and mineral bases benefit from being rolled and worked out well, almost until the roller is dry. This will help you to achieve a rich and even finish.
Full opacity and coverage of the lime paints will be achieved after the first 3-4 days. You may initially think the paint seems a little patchy. Do not rush to apply extra coats; allow the paint to cure. 2 coats will generally be sufficient onto mist coated, or most previously painted surfaces.
Drying and Curing Times
We cure naturally!
Our paint contains zero toxins or chemical additives which can off gas, polluting not only the environment, but also the air in your own home.
How long?
Rose Uniacke paint dries and cures naturally. Allow 2-4 hours between coats and 24 hours for full drying.
If using outside or in an area where moisture may be present (kitchens/bathrooms/showers) please then protect from rain and water and avoid rubbing or cleaning for 4 days.
Full cure of our paints is achieved in around 30 days, after which they are durable to Class 1!
Cleaning
Use warm, soapy water (using a mild cleaning solution) and a soft sponge (not scourer pads) to gently clean your walls. Rinse off using clean water.
Please be aware that some natural cleaners can have quite harsh ingredients such as limonene and lactic acid, which can adversely affect coatings. Please check the details of your cleaners and test, before using on paintwork.
For full application and product information, including advice on primers, please read the instructions on the tubs, consult the Technical Data Sheets below or contact us
Than you for taking the time to read this and for choosing to use natural, toxin free, sustainable paints!
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