Little Greene - Travertine - Mid no. 273

Why Choose Little Greene Paint?

• High quality: Professional paint with rich pigments and a long lifespan.
• Low odor & safe: Water-based and virtually odorless – ideal for nurseries.
• Environmentally friendly: Sustainably produced, meets strict eco standards.
• Easy to use: Excellent coverage, easy to apply.
• Washable & scratch-resistant: The Intelligent range in particular is perfect for families with children.

Paint Finishes – Safe and Child-Friendly

• Absolute Matt Emulsion: Extra-matt, low-odor, water-based wall paint. Perfect for calm baby and children’s rooms. Excellent coverage and breathable.
• Intelligent Matt Emulsion: Durable, wipeable matt finish. Child-friendly paint that resists scratches and stains – ideal for playrooms and children’s rooms.
• Intelligent Eggshell: Hard-wearing, water-resistant paint for children’s room furniture, bathrooms, or kitchens.
• Intelligent Satin: A scratch-resistant, semi-gloss finish with a soft sheen. Suitable for woodwork and walls in children’s rooms.
• Distemper: Authentic, chalky matt paint with a velvety appearance. Breathable and ideal for walls in dry spaces such as nurseries.
• Floor Paint: Tough paint for wooden and concrete floors – withstands heavy use in children’s rooms or playrooms.
• Intelligent Gloss: High-gloss finish for radiators, window frames, and decorative woodwork in children’s spaces.
  
  

Primer & Undercoat

• Intelligent ASP (All Surface Primer): Water-based primer and undercoat in one. Suitable for almost all interior and exterior surfaces.
• Wall Primer Sealer: High-quality primer for new, porous, or crumbling walls and ceilings – ensures an even finish.
  
  

How much paint do you need?

• Measure the area: Height × width = total area in m². Subtract windows and doors.
• Little Greene paint covers an average of 12–14 m² per litre per coat, depending on the surface and finish.
• Formula: Total litres needed = Total area (m²) / coverage per litre × number of coats
  
  

Number of coats

• Primer coat: Recommended for new or unpainted surfaces, and when changing colour (e.g. dark to light).
• Top coats: Usually 2 coats. Sometimes 3 for light colours over a dark base.
  
  

Why this paint is ideal for children’s rooms

• Low-odor, water-based paints
• Safe for baby and children’s rooms
• Washable, scratch-resistant, and durable
• Produced in an environmentally friendly way
• Available in more than 250 colours

Is this paint child-friendly?

Yes - many Little Greene paint ranges are environmentally friendly, with very low VOC levels, and safe to use in rooms such as children's bedrooms.

Which finish should I choose for a child's bedroom?

For walls, Intelligent Matt Emulsion is ideal because of its washability and durability. For woodwork, choose Eggshell or Satin.

How many liters do I need?

At average coverage, one liter of paint covers around 14 m² per coat - but use two coats for optimal coverage and color intensity.

Should I use a primer first?

Using a primer such as Wall Primer Sealer is recommended on new or absorbent surfaces for even adhesion.