Gesso Clair No. 57 Lacquer

Because Gesso Clair No. 57 doesn't make a statement, the tone brings calm – a very light, cool grey with the matter-of-fact clarity of a freshly primed canvas. On furniture it stays in the background and lets form and material speak. In the satin sheen of re-box protect, this restraint gets a fine surface.

The brightness of Gesso Clair No. 57

Gesso Clair No. 57 sits close to white, but stays clearly grey. A cool, very slightly blue undertone keeps the tone fresh and stops it tipping toward beige. The satin sheen gives the light surface structure: rather than looking flat, it shows subtle edges of light and shadow. On desktops and door panels the tone reads reduced and modern, on grained wood it feels friendlier. Because it's so light, it reveals every unevenness in the surface – an even sanding pays off doubly here. Under cool office light, Gesso Clair No. 57 looks almost white; in low sun, the grey core comes back clearly.

Combinations that work

A very light tone pairs well with bold neighbours. It's listed under Lackfarben Blau, and these tones go well with it:

• Dove Horizon No. 26 Lack – a touch more blue, for adjoining furniture.
• Loom Spirit No. 14 Lack – a more textile, muted tone as a gentle step up.
• Harbour Blue No. 18 Lack – deep harbour blue, strong contrast on doors.
• Blue Dark No. 27 Lack – dark and serious, good for plinths and base cabinets.

The same colour for walls is called Gesso Clair No. 57 and comes in matt or satin matt.

750 ml calculated for furniture

The container holds 750 ml. From approx. 6 to 8 m² per litre and coat, that works out to approx. 4.5 to 6 m² per coat, and with two coats, approx. 2 to 3 m² remains. Concretely: one desk, one shelf with five shelves, or one interior door with frame. If a bold old colour lies beneath the light grey, plan for an extra coat. In the kitchen, Küche streichen: Anleitung, Kosten, Farbe helps with planning the fronts.

Use on furniture, doors and wood

re-box protect is the furniture and colour lacquer from re-box, for furniture, wood and interior surfaces. Gesso Clair No. 57 works well in a home office: desk, mobile pedestal, shelving wall, plus door panels and window sills. The lacquer is resistant to mechanical stress, everyday soiling and outside influences – important for a light tone that shows every mark.

How to prepare the surface

Clean, dry, stable, free of loose particles: without these four points, no lacquer holds up over time. Sand old glossy layers to a matt finish, then remove the dust completely. Next comes re-box core as an adhesion primer; it bonds well to a wide range of surfaces and comes before the coloured lacquer in the sequence. Then follows re-box protect in two thin coats. For doors that stay mounted, Tür lackieren ohne Ausbauen is worth a look.

Frequently asked questions about Gesso Clair No. 57

Is Gesso Clair No. 57 a white or a grey?
It's a very light, cool grey. Next to pure white, the grey component becomes immediately visible.

Does the tone go with dark furniture?
Yes, it's a calm counterpart to dark woods and deep blue tones. As a shelf or door colour, it keeps the room bright.

What do I need in addition to the lacquer?
re-box core as an adhesion primer, sandpaper and masking material. The adhesion primer is the first step, re-box protect follows after.

Is the colour also available for walls?
Yes, as an interior paint in matt or satin matt, in 2.5, 5 and 10 litres. 10 litres are enough for approx. 30 to 40 m² with two coats.

How long does delivery take?
3 to 5 working days from receipt of payment. Since each tone is mixed to order, work only begins once payment has been received in full.