Highly opaque
Wall paint
MissPompadour wall paints
Wall paint is one thing above all - a perfect and very simple way to make your home your absolute favourite place. Find out everything you need to know about our highly opaque and breathable wall paints and how you can use them to decorate your walls. Painting couldn't be easier!
Highly opaque wall paint
With our wall paint The Valuable Wall Paint , you can transform your walls into real works of art. Its velvety matt surface and intense depth of colour create a finish that captivates the eye. It covers the wall almost like a delicate powder and plays with the light in a very special way - so sophisticated and high-quality that your rooms make a statement. What's more, this colour is not only beautiful, but also good for you and the environment: low in harmful substances, sustainable and perfect for living rooms and bedrooms. Treat yourself to the best for your home - stylish, healthy and incomparable.
- Highly opaque
- Spray-resistant
- Preservative-free
- VOC free & water-based
- Easy to spread
- Matt, very elegant surface
- Suitable for wallpaper, woodchip and plastered walls
Washable wall paint
The Functional Wall Paint emphasises stability and durability. As an impact- and abrasion-resistant wall paint, it is similar to a latex paint and is resistant to all types of soiling. This makes it suitable for all heavily used walls in children's rooms, kitchens or stairwells. This wipeable matt wall paint has a smooth but non-glossy surface texture.
- Wipeable & scrub-resistant wall paint
- VOC free, water-based
- easy to paint over
- Ideal for heavily used walls, e.g. in the hallway & kitchen
- Suitable for wallpaper, woodchip and plastered walls
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What's the difference between wall paint and paint?
Modern wall paints are usually water-based emulsion paints. As these interior paints dry, they form open-pored, breathable, matt surfaces. Paints, on the other hand, are used to seal the surface of objects made from wood, metal, plastic, or stone with a thin, impermeable layer.
Which wall paints does MissPompadour offer?
At MissPompadour, there are two different types of emulsion paint for interiors: The Valuable Wall Paint! and The Functional Wall Paint! One of the biggest things they have in common is their high level of coverage, which lets you achieve great results with incredible depth of colour. Their creamy, smooth texture spreads easily. Thanks to their long open time and suitability for a wide variety of surfaces, applying them is a breeze.
Where they differ is in their properties and the uses that come with them. So let's take a closer look at The Valuable Wall Paint! and The Functional Wall Paint!
The Valuable Wall Paint! – our extra matt wall paint
The Valuable Wall Paint! is a high-coverage, low-spatter wall paint. It is water-vapour permeable, emission-minimised, and contains only the tiniest amounts of VOC. It is also preservative-free according to VdL Guideline 11. This helps create a pleasant indoor climate. Its extra matt finish gives an exceptionally elegant surface with special depth of colour. Of course, it can be applied to wallpaper, woodchip, and all types of plaster.
The Functional Wall Paint! – our hard-wearing, washable wall paint
The Functional Wall Paint! is a wall paint that combines almost all the good qualities of conventional latex paint while staying diffusion-open. Thanks to its high-quality binders, it can be wiped clean when wet and is scrub- and impact-resistant within wet abrasion class 1. So you can simply wash off any marks. Unlike latex paint, The Functional Wall Paint! is also water-based and emission-minimised. You can paint over it with emulsion paint at any time. To make it especially robust and easy to care for, it has a smooth structure. Even so, its finish is matt and looks extremely elegant. Use The Functional Wall Paint! in all high-traffic interiors, such as hallways, kitchens, or commercial spaces, and make the most of the full range of shades in our Einfach Streichen Collection! This washable wall paint is ideal for painting over wallpaper and woodchip, and for use on any type of plaster.
Where to use wall paints
Wall paints can be used to decorate the walls in any interior room. With wall paint, you can completely change the atmosphere of a room, and even its proportions. You can also use it to underline particular styles or moods. Dusty pink wall paint, for example, works just as well as purple wall paint for a nostalgic, cosy interior. Orange wall paint, on the other hand, is something we first link with the 1970s – but this shade can do so much more!
Shades that make a difference: how colour shapes your space
Colour can do far more than simply make rooms look beautiful. It shapes mood, serves a purpose, and creates atmosphere. Every shade has its own effect, so it pays to choose with care. Contemplative shades, usually from the blue-grey range, bring a surprisingly focused calm, for example. That's why blue wall paint is brilliant for offices and studies. This effect is backed up by a clear, pared-back interior in Scandi style, where the "less is more" approach boosts concentration even further.
In the bedroom, on the other hand, you're after comfort and a sense of security. Here, wall paints can radiate warmth and encourage restful nights. Why not paint the ceiling too? After all, it's what you see when you're lying in bed. Warm earthy tones or delicate rosé hues have a calming effect and create a soft, enveloping atmosphere. If you'd like to design your room around the effects of colour, take particular care in the bedroom not to choose shades that are too intense. The Valuable Wall Paint! with its dead-matt, velvety-soft look is especially popular here.
In the heart of everyday life – the kitchen, living room, or dining room – things can be a little livelier and fresher. Here, there are no limits to your creativity. Whether it's spice tones in the cooking and dining area or an accent wall in the living room, you can paint to your heart's content!
Planning to paint a nursery? The warm, soft shades of the Einfach Streichen Collection create a snug environment for babies and toddlers. Pastel shades are especially lovely for feel-good havens and child-friendly play spaces. By the way, all shades are also available as paint – so you can give furniture and toys a matching, robust finish. And whatever you decide, you can easily paint over any MissPompadour shade when your child grows into a teenager with ideas of their own. The choice is huge.
And colour can do something else, too: it brings light where there are shadows. Dark corners, like a windowless hallway, can be brightened up with colour – yellow quite literally brings the sunshine indoors.
Hard-wearing wall paint for busy areas
In the end, it's like everything else: anything goes, as long as you love it! In principle, wall paints can be used in every room. When it comes to everyday use and practicality, high-traffic areas such as hallways, kitchens, and children's rooms benefit especially from washable qualities like The Functional Wall Paint! Take the entrance area: it often gets a lot of wear, whether from wet jackets, muddy wellies, or the dog giving itself a good shake after a long walk – sooner or later, it all leaves its mark on the wall. For modern paints like The Functional Wall Paint!, though, that's no problem at all! Simply wipe it down with a damp cloth and your wall looks as good as new. Perhaps you'll even make a bold statement here: red wall paint brings energy and life into the room.
Kitchens and bathrooms also take a lot of wear and tear – how handy that you can simply remove any marks from your paintwork!
Of course, this is only a tiny overview. Would you like to find out more about how colours can affect atmosphere and space? Head to our blog on colour psychology to learn more!
Order high-quality wall paint from MissPompadour
In our colour samples with over 120 high-coverage wall paints for interiors, you'll find the right shade too! Start by ordering colour cards, so you can see your favourite shade right on your own wall and in every kind of light. If you still have questions, just get in touch with our knowledgeable customer service team any time. We're happy to help, whether you have questions about coverage or yield, colour nuances, or interior styles.
Do I need a primer to apply wall paint?
If the painted walls are intact and the plaster is smooth, simply paint onto the wall. If the plaster is uneven, crumbly or sandy, it is advisable to prime with MissPompadour To Prime Walls. This also applies to highly absorbent walls, such as plasterboard.
How do I know if I need a primer?
It's really easy! Grab a spray bottle filled with plain water and give an inconspicuous spot on the wall a single spritz. Then watch what the water does. Is it soaked up quickly? Does a large, dark patch form around it and linger for a while before it fades? That's a strong sign that a primer is a good idea, as your wall clearly absorbs moisture quickly. Does most of the water simply run off without being absorbed? Then you can go ahead and paint straight onto the wall.
Can I simply paint over old wall paint?
Yes, in most cases you can simply paint over your old wall paint, as long as it's an emulsion paint. MissPompadour paints also cover dark shades well. You can repaint latex paint in most cases too. If the latex paint is very smooth, give the surface a light sanding with sandpaper first. And if you already know your surface is a bit more unusual, it's best to ask our advice team. They'll be happy to help you!
What tools do I need to paint a wall?
To paint a wall, you'll definitely need a paint roller with a handle. A brush is best for corners and edges. The easiest way to apply the paint to the roller is to pour it into a paint tray. And for crisp, clean edges, be sure to mask them off properly with masking tape! You'll find all of these products in our 5-piece wall paint set.
How many coats does a wall need?
Despite the high coverage of our paints, they should always be applied in 2 coats. That's the only way the shades can reach their full depth of colour. For some hues, such as reds and yellows, or a pure white like White with White over a strong colour, a 3rd coat is often needed too.
Always leave about 4 hours between coats, and then you can carry on painting your wall.
Can you touch up wall paint later on?
Spot repairs are possible, but they're rarely as invisible as you'd like. Small areas are usually touched up with a brush rather than a roller. This creates a different texture, and the repaired patch ends up with one more coat than the rest of the wall. You'll hardly notice it day to day, but fresh paint always looks slightly different from paint that has been exposed to light, air, cooking fumes or UV for a long time. That's exactly why spot repairs often show up as patches on the wall. For a truly calm finish, rolling over the whole surface is usually the better choice.
Which wall paint is modern?
On the one hand, the modern choice is wall paints that feel calm but still have plenty of character. At MissPompadour, that mainly means muted, natural-looking shades: soft greige hues like Grey with Linen, warm beiges, Green with Sage or Grey with Blue. These colours feel timeless, combine beautifully, and suit modern furniture just as well as cosy interiors. They're perfect if you want a look for your home that won't be "out" after a single season.
On the other hand, bold colours are also on trend, especially when they have a little twist. Have you seen the gorgeous Blue with Bubbles yet? This shimmering shade is a hit for accent walls.
Which colour suits small rooms?
Small rooms benefit from light, soft wall paints. They reflect light better and make the space feel larger and airier. Great choices include off-whites, soft beiges, or very pale grey and greige shades from the MissPompadour range. A pale green or blue can work too, especially if it isn't too cool. Painting tip: keep the walls calm and add pops of colour with textiles or decor instead.
How do I find the right wall paint?
The right wall paint depends on three things: Firstly, ask yourself: do you want the room to look calm, cosy, fresh or elegant? Then look at how much daylight it gets. Light rooms can tolerate a little more colour, darker rooms benefit from lighter shades.
It's best to order colour-cards first. That way, you can try out the colour shades directly in your room and view them in any light.
Which wall paint has a calming effect?
Colours that we know from nature have a calming effect. At MissPompadour, these are mainly soft greens and blues, but also warm, powdery beiges. Shades such as Beige with Sand or Green with Glass immediately create a relaxed atmosphere - ideal for the bedroom, living room or your home office. These colours do not impose themselves, but give the room serenity. Just right for taking a deep breath.
