Lait Vanillé No. 56 Lacquer

Lait Vanillé No. 56 replaces harsh pure white with something softer: a warm off-white with a creamy, milky feel. The shade feels inviting without tipping into yellow. On furniture, it reads as a white you actually want to touch.

Creamy off-white with warmth

The difference to a clear white only becomes clear in direct comparison – and then it's unmistakable. Lait Vanillé No. 56 has a creamy core that gains a calm depth in the satin sheen of re-box protect: the surface stays light but never looks flat. In daylight, the tone reads as a soft white; under warm lamplight, as cream. On profiled fronts and panels, shadows trace softly, while smooth surfaces take on a very clean, even look. It looks especially harmonious next to light wood.

What Lait Vanillé No. 56 is suited for

re-box protect is a furniture and colour lacquer for furniture, wood and interior surfaces. It resists mechanical wear, everyday dirt and outside influences – important especially for light shades, which can otherwise look tired quickly around handles. Typical uses are kitchen fronts and shelves, chests of drawers and cabinets, interior doors, frames and wall panels. If you're planning to redo a whole kitchen, Küche streichen: Anleitung, Kosten, Farbe walks you through the steps.

Combinations with Lait Vanillé No. 56

As a light base tone, almost anything works alongside it. From the Lackfarben Beige, Neige Douce No. 42 Lack works as a cooler alternative, Cashmere Dune No. 1 Lack as a calm companion for doors and frames, and Lin Clair No. 58 Lack as a slightly sandier neighbour. For the same colour on the wall, Lait Vanillé No. 56 is also available as an interior paint – so furniture and surface blend into one calm whole.

What 750 ml covers

The lacquer comes in 750 ml. One litre covers about 6 to 8 m² per coat, so the can covers about 4.5 to 6 m² – with two coats, about 2 to 3 m² of finished surface. That's enough to paint a chest of drawers, several small kitchen fronts, or one side of a door. For both sides of an interior door plus frame, you'll need two cans. Since every colour is mixed only after purchase, it's smarter to order everything you need up front rather than wait for a second delivery later.

Preparing and building up the surface

The surface must be clean, dry, stable and free of any loose material. Sand old lacquers to a matte finish and thoroughly remove grease and kitchen residue – otherwise no build-up will hold. Next comes re-box core as an adhesion primer, the first step before protect, offering good adhesion on a wide range of surfaces. Finally, apply two thin coats of Lait Vanillé No. 56. Doors can be worked on while still in the frame – Painting a door without removing it shows you how.

Common questions about Lait Vanillé No. 56

Does Lait Vanillé No. 56 look yellow?
No, the tone is warm but not yellow-tinged. It reads as a creamy off-white and simply looks softer next to pure white.

Does the lacquer hold up on kitchen fronts?
Yes, that's exactly what this furniture and colour lacquer is built for: resistant to mechanical wear and everyday soiling. Degreasing and priming with re-box core are essential.

Can I get Lait Vanillé No. 56 for the wall too?
Yes, this tone is also available as an interior paint for walls and ceilings. The colour is identical, only the material differs.

Can I exchange mixed paint?
No, an individually mixed colour is excluded from withdrawal and exchange. Checking the colour sample box before ordering can save you trouble.