Chalkstone No. 16 Lacquer

Limestone, finely ground: Chalkstone No. 16 is a light grey-beige with a chalky core, warm enough for living spaces and cool enough not to tip into cream. As re-box protect, it becomes a satin lacquer finish for furniture, doors and wood.

A limestone shade that can take shine

Chalky shades often lose their character in lacquer. Chalkstone No. 16 doesn't: the satin sheen gives the grey-beige depth without making it look greasy. In north light the tone shifts a touch towards grey, in evening light the warmth steps forward – which is why it sits so well on large fronts. On oak, it picks up the pale sapwood tones; on primed MDF, it looks smoother and more urban. Edges and profiles stay calm, since the shade brings little colour of its own. If you want a door that isn't quite white but not colourful either, this is usually where you land.

Preparation: what happens before the first coat

A lacquer is only as good as the surface beneath it. For Chalkstone No. 16, the same order applies as for every re-box lacquer: first the adhesion primer re-box core, then re-box protect.

• Surface clean, dry and load-bearing, free of loose material.
• Sand down any glossy old paintwork, remove all sanding dust.
• Wash off grease and care products – especially on handle rails and kitchen fronts.
• Apply core, then two thin coats of protect.

For how to prepare surfaces and edges, see Preparing walls properly.

What the lacquer holds up to in everyday life

re-box protect is made for furniture, wood and interior surfaces and stands up to mechanical stress, everyday dirt and external influences. In Chalkstone No. 16, it usually ends up on high-contact surfaces: interior doors and frames, wardrobes, sideboards, stair treads, built-in shelving, wooden radiator covers. A guide for painting doors without unhanging them is available at Painting a door without removing it.

What pairs well with Chalkstone No. 16

Within the Lacquer Colours Beige family, Chalkstone is the neutral anchor. These neighbours sit well alongside it:

• Lin Clair No. 58 Lacquer, lighter and more textile, for frames and mouldings
• Sel Marin No. 54 Lacquer, cooler in undertone, for clear contrast
• Pierre Douce No. 41 Lacquer, stonier and a touch darker
• Stonecellar No. 17 Lacquer, noticeably deeper, for plinths and base units

For walls and ceilings, the same shade is available as Chalkstone No. 16. That way, door and wall surface stay in one colour tone, even though two different materials are involved.

How far 750 ml goes

The tin holds 750 ml. Calculated at roughly 6–8 m² per litre per coat, that's about 4,5–6 m² per coat, and roughly 2–3 m² of finished surface over two coats. In practice, that means one interior door on both sides, a medium-sized chest of drawers, or a shelving unit with four to five shelves. If there's a dark old coat of paint underneath, allow for a bit more.

Frequently asked questions about Chalkstone No. 16

Do I need to sand down old furniture before painting?
Sand any glossy old paintwork until the sheen is gone. Then remove the sanding dust and prime with re-box core.

Does Chalkstone No. 16 work with oak?
Yes, the grey-beige undertone picks up the light tones of oak without competing with the wood. On dark oak, it acts as a light counterpoint.

How many doors can I do with one tin?
Usually one interior door on both sides in two coats. For a door plus frame, it's best to plan for two tins.

Can I get this shade as a wall paint too?
Yes, Chalkstone No. 16 is also available as a wall paint for walls and ceilings. The colour is the same, the material is different.

How long does delivery take?
3–5 working days from receipt of payment. Every colour is mixed individually after ordering and is therefore excluded from exchange.