Linen Wash No. 2 Lacquer

Linen Wash No. 2 is a very light, warm beige with the feel of linen washed many times over. On lacquered wood it stays light without turning cold. If you're after a beige that never tips into yellow, this is it.

How Linen Wash No. 2 looks in satin sheen

The silky satin sheen of re-box protect takes any paleness out of this beige. Light breaks softly across the surface, giving the tone a depth that a matt finish can't show. On oak and pine, the grain still comes through as a fine relief, with the colour lying over it like a light, tightly woven fabric. On a chest of drawers you can see it at the edges: there the sheen catches the light, while the larger surface stays calm. In north-facing rooms Linen Wash No. 2 reads sandy; in warm light, the creamy undertone steps forward.

What this furniture paint is for

re-box protect is a furniture and colour lacquer for indoor use, resistant to mechanical stress, everyday dirt and outside influences — in other words, everything a surface faces when it's touched every day.

• Chests of drawers, cabinets, sideboards and open shelving
• Interior doors, including door leaf and frame
• Stair strings, railings and handrails
• Wood panelling, window sills and fixed indoor fittings

For how to paint a door without taking it off its hinges, see Tür lackieren ohne Ausbauen.

Check the surface, then build up in two coats

The surface must be clean, dry, stable and free of loose material. Sand down any glossy old paint so the new coat has something to grip. Wipe away the sanding dust afterwards, or you'll see every grain in the satin finish.

The build-up has two steps. First comes re-box core as an adhesion primer: it bonds well to a wide range of surfaces. Only then does the coloured lacquer follow, in two thin coats. For clean edges at the frame and skirting, see Richtig abkleben ohne Farbunterläufe.

What pairs well with Linen Wash No. 2

This tone is a natural mediator: it sits comfortably next to almost any wood and takes the edge off bolder colours. From the Lackfarben Beige family, these work well alongside it:

• Lin Clair No. 58 Lack — a shade cooler, good for doors in the same room
• Craie Ancienne No. 60 Lack — chalkier and a touch more muted
• Pierre Douce No. 41 Lack — a stony undertone for skirting boards and frames
• Stonecellar No. 17 Lack — the dark counterpart for a single statement piece

The same shade is also available for walls: Linen Wash No. 2 as a wall paint, tone in tone with the lacquer.

Is one 750 ml tin enough?

One litre covers approx. 6 to 8 m² per coat. For the 750 ml tin, that's approx. 4.5 to 6 m² for one coat and approx. 2 to 3 m² for two coats — and you should always plan for two coats.

• A chest of drawers or an open shelf: approx. one tin
• A door leaf on both sides plus frame: more likely two tins
• Four chairs or a bench: approx. one tin

On dark, strongly coloured or uneven surfaces, consumption increases.

Frequently asked questions about Linen Wash No. 2

Is Linen Wash No. 2 also available as a wall paint?
Yes, you can get the same shade as a wall paint and as a lacquer. They're two different materials, but the tone is identical — so you can match your walls and furniture perfectly.

Do I need to prime before applying the lacquer?
Yes, re-box core belongs under the lacquer as an adhesion primer. It ensures the coating bonds to the surface, and re-box protect then follows as the coloured layer.

Can I see the colour before I buy?
Yes, use the colour sample box to check the tone in your own light. With a light beige like this, it's worth doing, since artificial light can make it look warmer than daylight does.

How long does delivery take?
Delivery takes 3 to 5 working days from receipt of payment. Mixing only begins once your order is placed.