Blanc Épuré No. 55 Lacquer

Blanc Épuré No. 55 is a clear, calm white with no yellow undertone and no cold edge. It doesn't push itself forward, but lets material, form and light do the work. As a lacquer, it's the shade for anything that should stay light and still look properly painted.

White that doesn't fall flat

White on wood has one drawback: it can look lifeless. Blanc Épuré No. 55 solves this through its satin sheen. The slightly glossy surface takes in light and gives it back, so even a smooth door gains visible depth. Profiles, chamfers and panels show up as fine shadows instead of disappearing. The shade itself stays neutral: it leans neither towards cream nor towards blue, which means it works with both warm and cool wall colours. Next to raw wood it looks crisp, next to brass it looks refined.

What to pair Blanc Épuré No. 55 with

White is the partner, not the star, and works best with a clear counterpart. Lin Clair No. 58 Lack and Sel Marin No. 54 Lack stay within the light family, Lait Vanillé No. 56 Lack adds a warm neighbour, Neige Douce No. 42 Lack keeps things cool and restrained. All shades in this family can be found in Lackfarben Beige. If you want the wall and woodwork in the same tone, add Blanc Épuré No. 55 as a wall paint too.

Preparation and order of work

White forgives the least, so the groundwork counts double here. The surface must be clean, dry, stable and free of any loose material. Sand back yellowed old lacquer, nicotine stains or water marks and cover them first with re-box core, then follow with the coloured lacquer. Fill drill holes and dents beforehand, otherwise the sheen will only show them up more clearly. You can also lacquer a door while it's still hanging; the steps for that are in Tür lackieren ohne Ausbauen.

Where this lacquer works in the house

re-box protect is the satin-sheen furniture and accent lacquer for indoor use. It's made for interior surfaces used every day and comes in a 750 ml tin. In white, it usually goes onto doors and frames, kitchen fronts, built-in shelving, skirting boards, or an old wardrobe that deserves a second chance. For kitchens, it's worth a look at Küche streichen: Anleitung, Kosten, Farbe.

750 ml in square metres

As a rule of thumb: one litre covers around 6 to 8 m² per coat. So the 750 ml tin covers around 4.5 to 6 m² for a single coat, and around 2 to 3 m² for two coats. That's enough for one side of a door, a chest of drawers, or several metres of skirting board. For a full door leaf and frame, plan on two tins. On dark or brightly coloured old paintwork, you should expect the higher figure.

Frequently asked questions about Blanc Épuré No. 55

Is Blanc Épuré No. 55 a warm or cool white?
It's a neutral white that leans neither yellow nor blue. This means it works with warm wood tones just as well as with cool greys and blues.

Does the white lacquer cover a brightly coloured door?
Yes, with re-box core as a primer and two coats of lacquer. The primer stops the old colour from showing through.

Will the white yellow over time?
We can't make claims about colour stability over the years, as no tested data is available for this. What is confirmed is that re-box protect resists mechanical wear, everyday dirt and external influences.

Can I return the white if I don't like it?
No, individually mixed colours are excluded from the right of withdrawal and exchange. That's why it's worth testing the shade as a sample beforehand.