The only white pigment that performed properly in oil paint (the king of paints in the past) was derived from lead. The sheets of lead were stacked in a pit of dung and the resulting white deposit that formed after a month was taken of in flakes, hence the name ‘flake white’. Suspended in linseed oil it took on a slightly yellow/grey cast and that is the universally useful hue we have mixed up. Unlike the ancient method, this colour was created using gentle, plant-based chemistry which is carbon neutral and kind to our planet.
A big thanks to the team at Edward Bulmer paints for being so nice. Fast becoming the best supplier in the UK. Little Greene and Mylands could learn a lot from this company.
ANKH Decorative Alchemy
£5.00 – £114.00
We offer all our colours in 3 unrivalled finishes which are all easy to apply, durable, breathable and toxin-free.
Our Emulsion has a soft, matt finish with 2% sheen, perfect for your walls and ceilings. It has great coverage and can be applied evenly in just 2 coats. Works flawlessly over new, primed plaster. Sold in 2.5 and 5-litre tins.
Our Water Based Eggshell has a satin finish with 20% sheen so still has a softness to it. Perfect for woodwork and metalwork this finish is easy to apply. Sold in 1 and 2.5-litre tins.
Our Water Based Gloss is our highest satin product with an 80% sheen. This product is perfect for interior and exterior woodwork and metalwork with a durable finish. Sold in 1 and 2.5-litre tins.
Brush up on your painting skills by watching our handy ‘How To’ tutorials and to make sure you are ready to get painting shop our preparatory products.
We have spent years perfecting our pioneering plant-based paints and we are proud of the product we have created using gentle chemistry and a lot of dedication to making a more sustainable paint! We believe we are pioneers in creating natural paints using plant-based ingredients instead of petrochemical derived products.
Unlike many other paint brands, what’s in our tins is on our tins! We declare all of our ingredients, read our full list of ingredients and learn more about how our paint is made.
Shipping
We work closely with our couriers, Parcel Force, to ensure your order arrives on time and in perfect condition. Like us, they are committed to excellent customer service, sustainability and being a responsible business, which is why they are our chosen courier service.
For more information, please take a look at our Delivery & Returns page.
Returns
We are unable to offer returns as all of our paints are freshly mixed to order. We accept returns of preparatory paint products. For more information, please read our T&Cs.
If you believe your paint is faulty or if you have any questions, please contact us.
Tonal palette
Make up your colour moodboarduse fabrics and furnishings in these colours to get the look
Having spent weeks at my place of work with the decorators in and the awful, sickly smell of paint surrounding us I am now at home decorating using your paints. No odour, lovely colour and a beautiful finish. There is no comparison.
The colour consultancy has given me so much confidence, I am now looking forward to our re-decoration and renovation project as I have a well thought through and beautiful colour scheme which will do justice to our home. Emma was incredible. So thoughtful, she listened, gave me tonnes of ideas and provided me with a …
I love this gorgeous, warmish blue from expert colourist Edward Bulmer, who is a true pioneer in the sustainable interior design industry.
“We are huge fans of the Edward Bulmer colour range for the scale of colours that we can choose from. Each one feels so carefully considered and they have a beautiful finish on the wall.”
I’d never heard of you until I read the paint schedule so was a bit weary as we’d had some problems with other paint brands. What a very pleasant surprise once we started using your Cerullian Blue. Beautiful colour and such brilliant quality paint.
We have created this calculator to help you estimate the amount of paint you will need for your project. Please note that this is only an estimate, based on normal surfaces with two coats of paint.
Please check our practical painting advice - if you are painting onto a very absorbent surface, you may need more paint, and for best results, you may need to prime your surfaces.
If you end up with any leftover paint, get inspired with ways to use any excess paint - it's even compostable!
What are you painting?
Our natural matt emulsion is perfect for interior walls and ceilings.
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This estimate is based on the dimensions of your room, minus the space taken by average doors and windows.
For this area, we suggest would be adequate.
Our water based eggshell or gloss is ideal for woodwork or metalwork.
This estimate is based on skirting and the doors/windows you tell us about. 1 litre should cover 2-3 doors or 20m of skirting.
