Water-based primer specially formulated from natural ingredients to prepare absorbent surfaces for final coating with Edward Bulmer wall and ceiling paints. Economical and easy to apply, this clear primer should be applied to all fresh plaster and some lining paper and wherever large amounts of wall filler have been used. This primer is breathable so perfect for lime plaster. NB: NOT to be used on woodwork, please see our water based eggshell primer for preparation on woodwork.
£25.00 – £50.00
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.
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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.
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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.
Each colour feels so carefully considered and they have a beautiful finish on the wall. We love to use colours that are less ’true’ as they work so well throughout the year, changing in tone with the seasons. It was this that drew us to Drab green.
When renovating and extending our house near Bath we put love and energy into every detail, from door handles, to floorboards and furniture to paintings. But the thing that made the biggest difference to creating the atmosphere of our dream home was the paint. Not only are the colours subtle and artistic, but the smell and chalky …
We have used your paints to redecorate two good Regency houses, one of them Trematon Castle, both of architectural interest, and found the range and subtlety of your colours not only historically appropriate but providing an uplifting background for furniture and pictures. They enhance the proportions of every room and give each a very special atmosphere in sunlight and in …
We used Edward Bulmer’s Natural Paint throughout our family home when we took it over from my husband’s parents. It was always a much loved home and although we have redecorated it from top to bottom the subtle colours give it a timeless air and have united new rooms that we have added with the old Jacobean features of …
We love Fawn on the Woodwork, works so well with Olympian Green and Dutch Orange on the Walls !
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.
