Wall paint

What is the difference between wall paint and varnish?

Modern wall paints are usually water-based emulsion paints. They create open-pored, i.e. breathable, matt surfaces when they dry. Varnishes, on the other hand, are used to seal surfaces made of wood, metal, plastic, or stone with a thin, impermeable layer.

What types of wall paints are there?

Wall paints differ in their chemical composition. Many modern wall paints use synthetic or petroleum-based binders. These paints offer good coverage and are easy to apply. However, they often don't meet our standards for sustainability and health safety.

There are also sustainable, extremely low-emission wall paints that you can use with a clear conscience. The Valuable Wall Paint! from MissPompadour is one such paint, impressing not only with its application properties but also because it contains no preservatives or VOCs. LittlePomp chalk paint for walls and CosyColours chalk paints for walls are also so health-friendly they can be used by pregnant women without any issues. As they don't release any harmful substances into the air during or after painting and are saliva-proof once dry, they are safe for children. MissPompadour also offers The Functional Wall Paint! This is a breathable, washable wall paint that is extremely hard-wearing, wet-scrubbable, and resistant to abrasion, making it ideal for high-traffic areas. Matching lacquers are also available for all these wall paints.

All MissPompadour wall paint qualities offer fantastic coverage and are easy to apply. You'll find white wall paint in numerous shades on one side of our colour charts, and black wall paint for creating striking accents on the other. In between, there are all the other shades: many exciting hues of green wall paint, the versatile beige wall paint, and grey wall paint. If you're looking for a vibrant statement, perhaps a turquoise wall colour is the one for you?

Areas of application for wall colours

Wall colours can be used in all interior rooms for wall design. They can completely transform the atmosphere and even the perceived proportions of a room. You can also use them to emphasise certain styles or moods. Dusky pink wall paint, for instance, is as suitable for a nostalgic, cosy interior as purple wall paint. On the other hand, orange wall paint might remind us of the 70s – but this colour can do so much more!

Colour + wall = endless possibilities

There are almost meditative colour tones, mostly from the blue-grey range, that have an extraordinary concentration-enhancing effect. The wall colour blue is particularly well-suited for offices and study rooms. Scandi-style furnishings also work well in these spaces, where the "less is more" principle aids concentration. In the bedroom, you'll likely opt for a cosy wall colour that promises restful nights. You might even consider painting the ceiling, as you'll see it while lying down. Warm wall colours in earthy tones, such as brown wall paint, have a calming effect. A living room can become a cosy haven through individual colour design. With a petrol accent wall, you can also highlight artwork.

In bedrooms and living rooms, The Valuable Wall Paint! is an excellent choice with its particularly beautiful finish. Perhaps paint a light pink wall colour in the bedroom to bring warmth into the room. Dark corners, such as a hallway without windows, can be brightened up with colour – yellow wall paint is perfect for literally bringing sunshine into your home.

Wall colours can be used in all rooms. Areas subject to heavy wear and tear, like hallways, kitchens, and children's rooms, particularly benefit from washable wall paint. The entrance area is always a very busy part of the home. Wet jackets and muddy boots are often taken off here. In some homes, this is also where a wet dog might shake itself, inevitably ending up with dirt on the wall. This is no problem for modern wall paints like The Functional Wall Paint! as it can simply be washed off when wet. How about using accents in a signal colour in such an area? Red wall paint can bring a room to life. Kitchens and bathrooms are also exposed to a lot of wear and tear. How practical is it that you can simply wash off anything that accidentally lands on the wall?

In children's rooms, the beautiful, warm wall colours from the LittlePomp collection create a cosy environment for babies and toddlers. These pastel colours are also available as chalk paint. This means you can not only paint walls but also design furniture and toys in coordinating colours.

Interested in how colours affect a room? Find out more in our blog on colour psychology!

Colour-coordinated interior paint also makes a wonderful addition to expressive wallpaper. The enchanting motifs of the high-quality MissPompadour non-woven wallpapers are perfectly matched to the more than 100 colours in the MissPompadour wall paint collection. This ensures that every wallpaper can be complemented with a matching wall colour.

Wall paint colour samples: Which wall paints can I order from MissPompadour?

MissPompadour offers 4 wall paint qualities. First, there's The Valuable Wall Paint! and then The Functional Wall Paint! Both of these are available in over 100 colours. We also have CosyColours and LittlePomp chalk paints. LittlePomp is a children's collection in 15 enchanting, soft pastel colours that are also suitable for adults. We have the right colour for every wall!

The Valuable Wall Paint! - our extra matt wall paint

The Valuable Wall Paint! is a highly opaque, spray-resistant wall paint. It is VOC-free, meaning it releases no toxic vapours into the room air during application and drying. It is also preservative-free, odourless, and vapour-permeable, ensuring a pleasant room climate. This extra matt paint creates an extremely elegant surface and can be applied to wallpaper, woodchip, and all types of plaster.

The Functional Wall Paint! - our hard-wearing and washable wall paint

The Functional Wall Paint! is a wall paint that combines almost all the positive properties of conventional latex paint. It can be wiped clean when wet and is resistant to abrasion and impact. Stains can simply be washed away. Unlike traditional latex paint, however, The Functional Wall Paint! is VOC-free, water-based, low-odour, and can be easily painted over at any time. Use this practical product on all surfaces subject to wear and tear, in hallways, kitchens, or for commercial projects. This washable wall paint is suitable for painting over wallpaper and woodchip, and for use on all types of plaster.

CosyColours chalk paints for walls

The CosyColours chalk paints are particularly elegant wall paints. This collection impresses with its subtle colour tones. The soft pastel shades look delicate and sophisticated on the wall, reflecting light in a way unique to chalk paints. These colours are especially suited for a romantic, nostalgic ambience. Each of these over 30 wall colour shades is also available as a lacquer, allowing for interesting tone-on-tone effects.

However, the CosyColours wall paints are not just beautiful. The colours are easy to apply, don't drip or splatter, and have fantastic coverage. You can use them to paint over plaster, woodchip, and wallpaper. They are also harmless to health as they are water-based and VOC-free, releasing no toxic vapours into the environment.

Painting walls with LittlePomp chalk paint

LittlePomp chalk paint is VOC-free, water-based, completely odourless, and breathable. Warm wall paints create a feel-good environment. The highly opaque LittlePomp chalk paints are also – and this is particularly important in children's rooms – robust and impact-resistant. The LittlePomp colours have been specially developed for children based on developmental psychology criteria, but they also appeal to adults. Working with them is easy and straightforward. LittlePomp chalk paints for walls are suitable for painting over wallpaper and woodchip, and of course, for any type of plaster.