Dove Horizon No. 26 Lacquer

A very light, cool grey-blue with the calm of dove grey – that's Dove Horizon No. 26, a shade like the sky just before it clears. It brightens furniture without turning it white. In the satin sheen of re-box protect, it takes on a light, clear shimmer.

Dove Horizon No. 26 on furniture and wood

The grey-blue is light enough to open up surfaces, yet coloured enough not to pass for white. The cool undertone keeps the shade composed, while the grey veil in front of it takes away any chill. Under satin sheen, it looks almost like matte ceramic on smooth fronts, and more like captured light on grained pine. North light emphasises the grey side, evening light the blue. Because the shade is so light, it reveals waves and ridges in the surface beneath – clean sanding makes a visibly bigger difference here than with darker colours.

What this lacquer is suited for

re-box protect is a furniture and colour lacquer for furniture, wood and interior surfaces. Dove Horizon No. 26 often ends up on children's room furniture, open shelving, hallway coat racks and kitchen wall units – wherever lightness is called for and yet things get handled every day. The lacquer withstands mechanical stress, everyday soiling and external influences. In the kitchen, this pairs well with the guidance in Painting your kitchen: instructions, costs, colour.

Sanding, cleaning, priming

The surface comes first, then the colour. It must be load-bearing, clean, dry and free of any loose particles; glossy old coats are sanded matte and the dust removed completely. Next comes re-box core as an adhesion primer, which bonds well to a wide range of surfaces. re-box protect follows in two thin coats. Clean edges come easier with Taping properly without paint bleed.

What you can do with 750 ml

750 ml is the container size. At a guideline of approx. 6 to 8 m² per litre and coat, you'll cover approx. 4.5 to 6 m² per coat – with two coats, that leaves approx. 2 to 3 m² of surface. That's equivalent to a shelving unit with five shelves, a chest of drawers, or an interior door with frame. On absorbent or uneven surfaces, allow for a bit more.

Shades that go well with it

From the Lacquer Colours Blue family, these neighbours sit well alongside the grey-blue:

• Gesso Clair No. 57 Lacquer – even lighter and greyer, for adjoining surfaces.
• Fjord Mist No. 39 Lacquer – misty and a shade deeper, suited to plinth areas.
• Brise d'Été No. 61 Lacquer – lighter and more summery, good on small furniture.
• Nice Breeze No. 36 Lacquer – fresher in blue, sets an accent on doors.

For the wall, the same shade is available as Dove Horizon No. 26, in matt or silk matt.

Frequently asked questions about Dove Horizon No. 26

Does Dove Horizon No. 26 look grey or blue?
Both, depending on the light. In north light, the grey dominates; in warm evening light, the blue comes forward.

Is the shade suitable for children's room furniture?
Yes, re-box protect is made for furniture, wood and interior surfaces indoors. It's resistant to mechanical stress and everyday soiling.

What goes under the lacquer?
re-box core as an adhesion primer, applied directly to the sanded and dust-free surface. Only then does re-box protect follow.

Is there a matching wall colour?
Yes, the same shade is available as an interior colour for walls and ceilings. There you can choose between matt and silk matt, as well as 2.5, 5 and 10 litres.

How quickly will it be delivered?
Your package arrives after 3 to 5 working days from receipt of payment. Each shade is mixed only after your order is placed and is therefore excluded from the right of withdrawal.