Loom Spirit No. 14

Loom Spirit No. 14 wears its blue so quietly that you can almost miss it on a small area. Only across a whole wall does it turn into a muted blue-grey with a textile, almost woven feel — hence the name. Colour on the wall, then, but no big statement.

Blue-grey with a textile calm

The undertone is clearly blue, but so heavily broken with grey that on small areas it reads almost neutral. Only across a whole wall does the blue come through. In bright daylight, Loom Spirit No. 14 opens up and feels airy, with a faint cool shimmer. As the light drops, it turns a rich grey and gains depth without going dark. Under warm artificial light it retreats towards dove grey, with the blue remaining only a hint. It has no green or violet cast, staying clearly on the cool side all day long.

Loom Spirit No. 14 in the living room, hallway and study

In the study, the tone is strong: cool enough to keep you alert, calm enough not to distract. In the living room, it carries whole walls. In the bedroom, it feels soothing, especially behind the bed. In the hallway, it looks most grown-up, since artificial light dominates there almost all the time. In the kitchen, it works well with light-coloured fronts and wood.

North-facing rooms intensify the cool side — counter this with wood, wool or brass. In south-facing rooms, the sunlight softens the coolness, making the tone appear softer and brighter.

Matt or silk-matt finish for this shade of blue

With broken blue tones, the finish makes a real difference. re-box base one is matt and absorbs reflections — this brings out the grey side of the tone more strongly. re-box silk matte is silk-matt, especially hard-wearing and very easy to clean; it draws more blue to the surface and suits hallways, kitchens and children's rooms well. For a sideboard or a door, choose Loom Spirit No. 14 Lack — re-box protect, silk-glossy, for furniture, wood and interior surfaces, with re-box core as a primer.

Neighbouring colours and materials for Loom Spirit No. 14

For a soft transition, Fjord Mist No. 39 and Dove Horizon No. 26 are ready and waiting, both a shade lighter. For more depth, bring in Harbour Blue No. 18 on a single wall. For something very light, Gesso Clair No. 57 works well, for instance on a ceiling or adjoining room. The full range is available under Blue wall paints.

• Natural oak: takes the coolness out of the blue.
• Linen in natural white: keeps the textile idea alive.
• Brass: stands out beautifully against blue-grey.
• Black steel: clear edges when the room turns too soft.

How to prepare the wall

The surface must be clean, dry, stable and free of any loose material — plaster, wallpaper and old paint all work as a base. re-box repair filler closes holes and cracks; then sand, dust off, and paint. On highly absorbent or fresh plaster, a primer is recommended. For guidance on the process, see Preparing walls properly, and for technique, Painting walls without streaks.

2.5, 5 or 10 litres — what's enough for what

With two coats, 2.5 L covers approx. 8-10 m², 5 L approx. 15-20 m² and 10 L approx. 30-40 m². For a single accent wall behind the bed, the smallest size is usually enough; for a fully painted room, the medium one. On very dark or uneven surfaces, consumption can increase.

Tinting after ordering and delivery time

Like all re-box paints, Loom Spirit No. 14 is mixed individually only after you place your order. Delivery takes 3 to 5 working days from receipt of payment, by parcel shipping within Germany. Individually mixed paint is excluded from withdrawal and exchange — so check how the tone looks in your light first with the colour sample box.

Frequently asked questions about Loom Spirit No. 14

Is Loom Spirit No. 14 more blue or more grey?
On a large area, it reads as blue-grey with a noticeable blue share; on small areas, almost as pure grey. How strongly the blue comes through depends on the light in the room.

Will the tone make a room darker?
Only slightly — it sits in the mid-brightness range and absorbs less light than a rich blue. In a dark north-facing room, you should still leave one wall light.

Does the tone go with grey furniture?
Yes, but pay attention to the undertone of the furniture. Warm greige can clash slightly with the cool blue, while cool grey harmonises instantly.

Is the tone also available for furniture?
Yes, as Loom Spirit No. 14 Lack. It's a different material from the wall paint, but the same colour.