Distemper

KREIDEZEIT Distemper continues the tradition of the classic interior paint that was in common use until the 1960s/1980s. Methyl cellulose serves as the binder (without preservatives or defoaming agents).

Distemper is particularly suitable for ceilings, stucco work and stress-sensitive substrates. The coating is water-reversible and can easily be removed later. For damp rooms we recommend KREIDEZEIT Sumpfkalkfarbe (lime putty paint).

Properties

• Powder for mixing with water, shade: white
• high opacity, velvet matt, wipe-resistant
• low-stress
• highly vapour-permeable: sd value < 0.02 m (DIN EN ISO 12572)
• odour-neutral
• high degree of whiteness thanks to fine marble powders, without titanium white
• water-reversible, easy to remove
• free from preservatives
• vegan

Suitable substrates

Indoors on all sound, absorbent plasters (clay, lime, gypsum, cement), fillers, woodchip wallpaper, pure paper wallpapers, paper-based non-woven wallpaper, plasterboard, gypsum fibreboard, stone, concrete and firmly adhering, absorbent emulsion paints. Not suitable for oil paints, plastic coatings or permanently damp substrates.

Application & Processing

Priming: Prime plasters, fillers, drywall boards and concrete with KREIDEZEIT Vega Primer, Casein Primer or diluted Paint Glue (125 g to 8 l water). Do not prime paper-based non-woven lining/paper wallpapers or old emulsion paints.

Mixing: Stir the powder into cold water with a powerful mixing paddle until free of lumps and leave to swell for at least 30 minutes. Ideally, mix the paint the day before application.

Application: Minimum application temperature 8 °C. Two coats are usually required. The first coat can be rolled; all subsequent coats are applied with a paint brush using criss-cross strokes. Use mixed paint within 2–3 days.

Drying: Recoatable after approx. 8 hours, fully dry after approx. 24 hours.

Tools & cleaning: Medium-pile polyamide rollers and wall brushes, airless from 200 bar. Clean tools immediately with water.

Technical data

Coats	usually 2
sd value	< 0.02 m (DIN EN ISO 12572)
Application temperature	≥ 8 °C
Working time once mixed	2–3 days
Tinting	up to 10 % KREIDEZEIT earth and mineral pigments (max. 100 g/kg powder)

Full declaration

Chalk, marble powder, china clay, methyl cellulose. When using this product, observe the complete product information (technical data sheet and safety data sheet).

Frequently asked questions

How much paint do I need?
The consumption is given in the Technical Data (g of powder per m² per coat). Two coats are generally needed for full opacity – so plan for twice the quantity.

Does the substrate need to be primed?
Pre-coat plasters, fillers, drywall boards, concrete and old emulsion paints with KREIDEZEIT Vega Primer or Casein Primer. Paper-based non-woven and paper wallpapers are not primed.

Can I tint the paint myself?
Yes, with KREIDEZEIT earth and mineral pigments. Stir the pigments into the mixing water until free of lumps, or add them as a slurry to the fully swollen paint. The maximum permissible quantity is given in the technical data.

Is the paint suitable for bathrooms and kitchens?
For damp areas and areas exposed to splash water, we recommend KREIDEZEIT Slaked Lime Paint. This paint is intended for living rooms and bedrooms under normal use, hallways and ceilings.

How long does the mixed paint keep?
Use mixed paint on the same day (distemper 2–3 days). Small leftover quantities can be frozen for later touch-ups. Do not use paint that smells putrid.