WALL PAINT PERFECTION

Emulsion paints have a ‘flat’ matt or satin finish and are easy to touch up; one-coat versions make painting fast and efficient

For steamy rooms select a kitchen and bathroom emulsion to help resist condensation and guard against mould. Grease marks can be wiped away

All indoor paints are now low in harmful VOC chemicals but eco paints include sustainably sourced raw materials such as beeswax, lavender oil and citrus peel instead of acrylic, solvents and chemical oils

Dirt-resistant masonry paint, in smooth and textured finishes, protects painted brick or render against weathering, mould and algae