Green Husk No. 10 Lacquer

Green Husk No. 10 is a muted, earthy green with a grey undertone – the colour of dry seed pods and the undersides of leaves. The shade doesn't push itself forward; it tends to hold a room together instead. As a lacquer, it takes on the calm that a piece of furniture needs when it's touched every day.

How Green Husk No. 10 looks in satin sheen

re-box protect dries to a silky sheen, and this gentle glow noticeably changes the green. In raking light by the window, Green Husk No. 10 looks lighter and warmer; towards the centre of the room it turns richer and more plant-like. On pine or spruce, the warm base pulls the tone towards earthy, while on primed MDF it stays cooler and more precise. On a wide wardrobe front, the green sits as a calm surface; on glazing bars and narrow trims, it reads more like a green line. Because the sheen stays silky rather than reflective, the surface looks composed – though it still won't forgive poorly prepared spots.

What you can lacquer with this green

re-box protect is a furniture and colour lacquer for furniture, wood and interior surfaces. It's resistant to mechanical stress, everyday dirt and outside influences. That's why it takes on the surfaces that get touched, opened and wiped down every day:

• Chests of drawers, cabinets and open shelving
• Interior doors and frames, including in hallways
• Stringers, risers and handrails
• Wall panels, windowsills and fixed built-ins

From raw wood to finished green

The surface must be clean, dry, stable and free of loose material. Sand old, glossy coatings to a matte finish, then dust and degrease the surface. Next comes re-box core as an adhesion primer – it bonds to a wide range of surfaces and is the first step before every protect coat. Only then does Green Husk No. 10 follow, in two thin coats rather than one thick one. For how to tape edges without paint bleeding underneath, see Richtig abkleben ohne Farbunterläufe.

Shades that hold their own next to Green Husk No. 10

This green pairs well with neighbours of a similarly muted character. Within the Lackfarben Grün family, you'll find Olive Drift No. 7 Lack as a lighter, more yellow-toned partner, and Hearthstone Moss No. 8 Lack as its dark counterpart. Bone China Glow No. 12 Lack brightens things up without turning cold, while Forge Grey No. 28 Lack sets a matter-of-fact grey edge against it. If you want wall and furniture to share the same tone, it's also available as an interior paint: Green Husk No. 10.

How far 750 ml goes

The lacquer comes in a 750 ml tin. One litre covers approx. 6 to 8 m² per coat, so the tin covers approx. 4.5 to 6 m² – with the recommended two coats, that's about 2 to 3 m² of finished surface. That's enough for a chest front, a narrow shelf or one side of a door. For an interior door with both sides and the frame, plan on two tins. Since every shade is mixed fresh only once you order, it's worth ordering enough the first time: a top-up will cost you another 3 to 5 working days. For more on doors specifically, see Tür lackieren ohne Ausbauen.

Frequently asked questions about Green Husk No. 10

Do I need to sand old furniture before lacquering?
Yes, sand glossy and lacquered surfaces to a matte finish. Then dust and degrease them and prime with re-box core – without this step, the build-up won't have anything to hold onto.

Is Green Husk No. 10 also available as a wall paint?
Yes, you can also get the same shade as an interior paint for walls and ceilings. They're two different materials, but the same tone.

Can I test the colour beforehand?
Yes, through the colour sample box with all 65 shades. That way you can see Green Husk No. 10 in your own light before a tin is ever mixed.

Can I return lacquer once it's been mixed?
No, individually mixed colours are excluded from withdrawal and exchange. That's why it's worth looking at the sample before you order.