Celadon Tide No. 3 Lacquer

Between blue and green, without settling on either side: Celadon Tide No. 3 is a cool, composed blue-green. It reads as confident rather than loud, and suits a panelled door just as well as a straight cabinet front. re-box protect brings it to the wood in a silky sheen.

The blue-green shade in satin finish

Celadon Tide No. 3 keeps blue and green in balance. Nothing about it is garish, nothing pastel – it's a muted, slightly grey-toned shade that works in both classic and modern rooms. In satin finish it visibly gains depth: the sheen lies over the surface like a fine film, making the colour appear a touch darker or lighter depending on the angle of view. On oak it brings out the grain, on painted fronts it looks smooth and seamless. Artificial light pulls it towards petrol, north light towards steel blue.

What happens before the paint

No paint holds without preparation. The surface must be load-bearing, clean and dry, and any loose parts need to come off. Old glossy layers are sanded matt, then the sanding dust is removed. Next comes re-box core as an adhesion primer – it grips well on a wide range of surfaces and is always the first step when painting. On this base, re-box protect follows, in two thin layers rather than one thick one.

Stairs, doors, built-ins

As a furniture and colour lacquer, re-box protect is designed for furniture, wood and interior surfaces. Celadon Tide No. 3 sits well on staircase railings, stair risers, built-in cabinets and door leaves – wherever a surface needs to withstand mechanical stress, everyday dirt and outside influences. For a wooden staircase, it's worth looking at Treppe streichen: Anleitung für die Holztreppe, since the order of the steps makes all the difference there.

Shades that hold their own alongside it

Within the Lackfarben Blau family, this shade has close relatives that combine well with it:

• Azure Bay No. 25 Lack – more open and lighter, good for smaller pieces of furniture in the same room.
• Océan Nuit No. 65 Lack – the darker step up, strong on plinths and base cabinets.
• Bleu Faïence No. 64 Lack – porcelain-like and clear, a clean contrast on doors.
• Fjord Mist No. 39 Lack – greyer and mistier, taking the edge off the blue-green.

For the wall behind it, the same shade is available: Celadon Tide No. 3 as a matt or silk-matt interior paint.

750 ml – how far will you get with it?

One can holds 750 ml. The guideline is roughly 6 to 8 m² per litre and coat, which works out to about 4.5 to 6 m² per application and about 2 to 3 m² of finished surface if you apply two coats. That's enough for a staircase with around a dozen risers, an interior door with frame, or two narrow shelves. For guidance on measuring surfaces beforehand, see Wie viel Wandfarbe brauche ich? – the calculation works the same way for lacquered surfaces.

Frequently asked questions about Celadon Tide No. 3

Is the shade more blue or more green?
It sits right in between and shifts depending on the light. Under warm artificial light it reads more petrol, under cool daylight more blue. A sample in your own room will settle this faster than any description.

Can I use it to paint a wooden staircase?
Yes, re-box protect is made for furniture, wood and interior surfaces. It requires a sanded, load-bearing surface with re-box core as a primer underneath.

Is this shade also available as a wall paint?
Yes, the same shade comes as an interior paint in matt and satin matt finishes. These are two different materials, but one colour.

When will my order arrive?
Expect 3 to 5 working days from receipt of payment. Mixing only starts after you order, and delivery is within Germany.