Baltic Midnight No. 24 Lacquer

Baltic Midnight No. 24 is a deep, cool blue-green that recalls dark water after sunset. As a lacquer, it becomes a colour with real presence that still never feels heavy. A shade for furniture pieces that are meant to make a statement in a room.

Blue-green that works with the light

Dark shades live from sheen, and that's exactly what Baltic Midnight No. 24 does on wood. The silk gloss gives the surface a subtle reflection, which keeps the blue-green legible instead of turning into a black hole. Near a window the tone visibly shifts towards green, deeper in the room it reads almost ink-blue. On panelled doors the profiles stand out clearly, as the shadow edge plays against the glossy surface. It pairs effortlessly with oak, linen and matte black, and turns festive next to gold.

The build-up: primer first

The lacquer needs a surface that can carry it. Clean, dry, load-bearing and free of loose material is the basic requirement. After that, the order is re-box core, and only then Baltic Midnight. Glossy old lacquer is sanded matte, damaged spots are filled beforehand, and sanding dust is carefully removed. For stairs, it's also worth thinking about which steps you paint when, so you don't end up stranded upstairs while the bottom is still drying: Treppe streichen: Holztreppe Anleitung walks you through it step by step. For clean edges along strings and railings, Richtig abkleben ohne Farbunterläufe helps.

What this lacquer can take

re-box protect is the furniture and colour lacquer for interiors, silk-gloss and resistant to mechanical wear and everyday dirt. That means Baltic Midnight holds up even where hands and shoes are busy every day.

• Staircase strings, treads and railings
• Interior doors, especially against light walls
• Built-in cabinets, sideboards, display cabinet frames
• Wall panels and wood cladding indoors

Every 750 ml tin is mixed only after you place your order. That's exactly why it's worth testing the shade on a sample first.

Good neighbours for a dark blue

For a deep tone not to feel overwhelming, it needs lighter counterparts or relatives of similar depth. Blue Dark No. 27 Lack and Océan Nuit No. 65 Lack stay on the same level, Bleu Faïence No. 64 Lack adds a clearer blue, and Loom Spirit No. 14 Lack lightens the combination. The full range is in Lackfarben Blau. For the wall in the same tone, take Baltic Midnight No. 24.

Working out with 750 ml

One litre covers approx. 6 to 8 m² per coat, so the 750 ml tin covers approx. 4.5 to 6 m² for a single coat and approx. 2 to 3 m² for two coats. For a chest of drawers, a railing or the treads of an average staircase, that's a realistic amount. A door painted on both sides including the frame needs two tins. With dark shades on a light surface, the rule is: better one tin too many than a thin second coat.

Frequently asked questions about Baltic Midnight No. 24

Is Baltic Midnight No. 24 blue or green?
It's a deep blue-green whose balance shifts with the light. Near a window the green comes forward, while further into the room and under artificial light the blue takes over.

Does the lacquer hold up on a wooden staircase?
Yes, if you use re-box core as a primer and sand the steps beforehand. re-box protect is made for surfaces exposed to mechanical wear.

Does a room feel smaller with dark lacquer?
No, dark furniture tends to give a room depth rather than shrinking it. The key is contrast: light walls next to a dark piece of furniture make both stand out more clearly.

Can I check the shade beforehand in my own light?
Yes, with the colour sample box, which holds all 65 shades as samples. For such a deep tone, that's the safest way to be sure.

How quickly does the paint arrive?
Once payment is received, it takes 3 to 5 working days. The colour is mixed only after your order, which is why it's excluded from the right of withdrawal.