Linen Veil No. 11 Lacquer

A white that isn't quite white: Linen Veil No. 11 has enough warmth to never look sterile, yet stays light enough to keep rooms feeling open. The tone recalls unbleached linen that's spent a long time in the sun. On furniture and doors, it's the calm default against which other colours only then become visible.

Linen Veil No. 11 in satin-glossy light

In the satin sheen of re-box protect, this off-white tone gains a surface that gathers light rather than reflecting it. On a wardrobe, the surface therefore looks softer than a hard gloss lacquer and clearer than a matte coat. The warm undertone shows mainly across the surface, while it recedes at edges and profiles — which is why panelled doors in this tone look sculptural without becoming restless. Next to light oak, Linen Veil No. 11 stays a touch more restrained than the wood itself; next to dark walnut, it becomes the light counterpart.

Preparation: core first, then colour

Before the lacquer comes the surface: clean, dry, stable and free of loose particles. Grease and kitchen residue need to come off beforehand. Sand glossy old lacquer until the shine is broken, then wipe away all the dust.

Then build up in two coats: re-box core as an adhesion primer that grips onto a wide range of surfaces, followed by the coloured lacquer. If you skimp on preparation, you'll see it later at every edge — Wände richtig vorbereiten explains the basics, which apply to wood surfaces too.

Furniture, doors, built-ins — what the lacquer can take

re-box protect is made as a furniture and colour lacquer for interior surfaces, resistant to mechanical stress, everyday soiling and external influences.

• Wardrobes, chests of drawers and drawer fronts
• Interior doors, door frames and skirting boards
• Shelves, hallway benches and coat racks
• Wood panelling and fixed built-ins

Shades that can stand next to Linen Veil No. 11

Because this tone is so restrained, it can handle strong neighbours. Within the Lackfarben Neutraltöne, whole gradations emerge:

• Blanc Épuré No. 55 Lack — clearer and cooler, good for ceiling junctions and frames
• Gesso Clair No. 57 Lack — a chalkier relative with a touch more grey
• Neige Douce No. 42 Lack — creamier, for furniture in the same room
• Dove Horizon No. 26 Lack — the grey contrast for a single piece

For wall surfaces in the same tone, Linen Veil No. 11 is also available as a wall paint.

750 ml — and what it gets you

Reckon with approx. 6 to 8 m² per litre and coat. The 750 ml tin will therefore take you approx. 4.5 to 6 m², or approx. 2 to 3 m² of finished surface with the recommended two coats.

• A narrow chest of drawers with four drawers: approx. one tin
• One side of an interior door plus frame: approx. one tin
• A coat rack shelf with hooks: notably less than one tin

For how to estimate surfaces beforehand, see Wie viel Wandfarbe brauche ich? — the same calculation applies to lacquer.

Frequently asked questions about Linen Veil No. 11

Is Linen Veil No. 11 a pure white?
No, it's a warm off-white tone with a textile-like feel. Next to a pure white, you'll notice the warm undertone right away; on its own on the wall, the tone simply reads as light and calm.

Do I really need the adhesion primer?
Yes, re-box core is the first step before re-box protect. Without an adhesion primer, the lacquer lacks a bond to the surface, especially on old lacquer and smooth surfaces.

Can I use it to paint kitchen fronts too?
Yes, fronts made of wood or coated panels for interior use are a typical application. Degrease the surfaces thoroughly beforehand and sand them, otherwise even the adhesion primer will hold poorly.

How does the tone get to me?
Delivery takes 3 to 5 working days from receipt of payment, shipped within Germany. Mixing only starts once your order is placed.