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There are so many matt paints to choose from now, and it isn't always obvious what you're actually getting by choosing one over another.
Some are designed around durability. Some focus on being easier to clean. Others put more emphasis on the quality of the finished surface.
Johnstone's Trade Perfect Matt is all about getting that really smooth, consistent matt finish.
Its Smooth Layer Technology helps minimise visible application marks, while good touch-up properties and Class 1 scrub resistance mean you're not sacrificing practicality to get it.
So, what actually makes Perfect Matt different, and when is it worth choosing?
What does Smooth Layer Technology actually do?
This is the main feature that sets Perfect Matt apart from a standard matt.
Johnstone's Smooth Layer Technology is designed to minimise visible application marks as the paint dries, helping you achieve a smoother, more uniform finish across the wall.
This is particularly useful on large, uninterrupted walls, open-plan spaces and rooms with lots of natural light, where roller marks and slight differences in application can be easier to spot.
Good preparation and application will always be important, but Perfect Matt gives you a more forgiving product when getting a really consistent finish is the priority.
Where would I use Johnstone's Perfect Matt?
Perfect Matt really comes into its own on jobs where the quality of the final finish matters.
For decorators, that might be a high-end residential project, a large open-plan space or a job with long, uninterrupted walls where you want to achieve the best finish possible.
At home, you might choose it for a living room, kitchen-diner, extension or anywhere with large windows and plenty of natural light.
It's also suitable for walls and ceilings, as well as surfaces including plaster, brickwork, concrete and blockwork.
You don't necessarily need Perfect Matt for every decorating job. But when you're looking for a really smooth, flat and consistent finish, that's where it starts to make sense.
Is Johnstone's Perfect Matt good for touch-ups?
This is one of the features I really like about it, and it's particularly useful for professional decorators too.
We've probably all had that moment where a freshly painted wall gets a little mark or you spot an area that needs going over once everything has dried.
With some matt paints, touching up that small section can leave a noticeable patch, even when you're using exactly the same paint.
Perfect Matt is designed to make spot repairs less noticeable, helping the new paint blend back into the surrounding finish.
For decorators, that can make snagging and small repairs easier. At home, it means a little mark doesn't necessarily have to result in repainting the entire wall.
Is Perfect Matt durable too?
Yes. Despite its really flat appearance, Perfect Matt has Class 1 scrub resistance.
That means you're getting a finish that can withstand cleaning while still maintaining that matt appearance.
It's a useful combination if you want a really flat finish but don't want to compromise too much on practicality, whether you're choosing paint for your own home or recommending something to a customer.
If durability and easy cleaning are higher up your priority list than achieving that really flat finish, Johnstone's Cleanable Matt is another option worth looking at. I've gone into the differences and where I'd use it in my guide, Johnstone’s Cleanable Matt: Is It Worth Upgrading Your Paint?
So, is Johnstone's Perfect Matt worth choosing?
I think it really comes down to what you're looking for from your paint.
If getting a smooth, flat and consistent finish is high on your list, Perfect Matt has some really useful features.
You've got the Smooth Layer Technology to help minimise application marks, good touch-up properties for those little repairs and Class 1 scrub resistance for added durability.
For large walls, open-plan spaces or anywhere the finish is going to be particularly noticeable, it's definitely one I'd consider.
And if you're a decorator, those same features can be useful when you're working on jobs where the customer expects a particularly high standard of finish, while easier touch-ups can also make those final snagging jobs that little bit simpler.
Happy decorating,
Helen x
