Silk Plaster Nappa Trowel is a premium decorative wall coating that creates a luxurious washable limewash effect with a soft, tactile matte finish. Applied with a trowel, it transforms ordinary walls into surfaces that look and feel like Italian velvet, nappa leather or natural suede. The coating builds rich, multi-tonal depth - delivering the coveted limewash aesthetic of old-world European plaster without the fragility of traditional lime-based finishes.

Suede, Nappa & Italian Velvet Effects

Nappa Trowel is specifically formulated to reproduce a range of high-end tactile effects. Depending on the application technique and number of coats, you can achieve a suede effect with a velvety nap, a nappa leather texture with gentle sheen variation, or an Italian velvet finish that shifts tone under changing light. These effects make it the ideal choice for feature walls, headboard panels, living rooms, boutique hotels and luxury commercial interiors.

Excellent Washability - Anti-Vandal Grade

Unlike traditional limewash paints that mark and stain easily, Silk Plaster Nappa Trowel offers excellent washability. The coating resists coffee, wine, ink and everyday household marks - simply wipe with a damp cloth and the surface returns to its original appearance. This anti-vandal performance makes it equally suitable for high-traffic residential areas and commercial spaces such as restaurants, offices and retail environments.

Where to Use Nappa Trowel

Nappa Trowel is a versatile matte paint suitable for walls, ceilings, furniture and decorative details. Use it on plasterboard, concrete, brick, wood and previously painted surfaces. It is ideal for living rooms, bedrooms, hallways, dining areas, boutique hotels, restaurants and retail spaces where a sophisticated tactile finish is desired.

Ultra-Low VOC

Silk Plaster Nappa Trowel features an ultra-low VOC formula that has been tested and certified compliant with VOC norms in the European Union, Japan and Taiwan. The coating carries an A+ indoor air quality rating - the highest classification for low-emission interior products - making it safe for bedrooms, nurseries, schools and healthcare environments.

Application & Coverage

Apply Nappa Trowel with a stainless-steel trowel in two coats. The first coat establishes the base colour and the second coat builds the characteristic limewash depth and tactile texture. Coverage is 6-8 m² per litre depending on surface porosity and desired effect intensity. Available in 1 L and 2.5 L containers in a wide palette of tones - from warm earthy browns and elegant greys to deep blacks and soft whites.

Certifications & Standards

• A+ indoor air quality rating
• Ultra-low VOC - compliant with EU, Japan and Taiwan norms
• Produced in Latvia, Northern Europe
• Complies with highest EU manufacturing standards
• Excellent washability - anti-vandal grade

The Nappa Brush is the dedicated applicator for Silk Plaster Nappa decorative wall paint - the coating that gives walls a soft, velvet touch with the look of suede, nubuck and fine leather. Its soft, wide bristles are made to lay Nappa in fine cross-strokes and then “open” the texture, so the surface develops the deep, tactile suede effect Nappa is known for. The right brush matters: it is difficult to achieve the characteristic velvet finish with an ordinary paintbrush.

How to apply Nappa with the brush

Work over a wall primed with Silk Plaster BaseT undercoat. Apply the first layer of Nappa in short cross-strokes in different directions, covering the surface. Then, working in sections of about 1 m², go back over the fresh paint with a clean, dry Nappa brush and smooth it with strokes in different directions to bring out the suede effect. Let the first layer dry for 6-8 hours, then apply the second layer with the same technique. For a softer suede look, dilute Nappa with up to 10% water.

Pairs with

Use the Nappa brush across the full Nappa range for suede, velour and linen-style finishes. For nubuck and more sculpted leather textures, switch to the Nappa Trowel. Together the brush and trowel cover the full spectrum of Nappa velvet-touch effects.

Tool type: decorative-paint brush (spalter) · For: Nappa velvet-touch wall paint · Technique: cross-strokes + dry-brush smoothing · Coats: 2 (6-8 h between layers).

Primecolor5 is a high-performance washable matt latex paint for walls and ceilings, produced in Riga, Latvia to the highest EU standards. With Class 1 wet scrub resistance (EN 13300) and coverage of 15-17 m²/l per coat, it delivers professional results on residential and commercial projects alike.

Key Technical Specifications

• Finish: Matt, gloss grade 5 (EN 13300)
• Wet scrub resistance: Class 1 - the highest rating, fully hardened after 28 days
• Coverage: 15-17 m²/l per coat depending on substrate and method
• Hiding power: Class 2 (EN 13300) - uniform colour in two coats
• Drying time: Touch-dry in 1 hour (20°C, 60% RH). Recoat after 4 hours
• Density: 1.32 kg/l (white)
• VOC: Below 29.95 g/l - compliant with EU Directive 2004/42/EC
• Indoor air quality: Certified A+ emissions (ISO 16000, GFC Chimica laboratory)
• Tools: Roller, brush or airless spray
• Thinning: Not required; dilute with water if necessary

Surfaces & Application

Primecolor5 is designed for virtually any indoor surface: plaster, concrete, gypsum board, fibreboard, chipboard, fiberglass wallpaper, woodwork (panels, architraves, doors, windowsills), furniture and radiators. Apply 1-2 coats on a clean, dry, primed surface. Minimum application temperature +5°C, maximum humidity 80%. The high solids content provides exceptional opacity with minimal roller splashing - ideal for both hand and machine painting.

Colour Options

Available in three tinting bases (A, B, C) for precise colour reproduction. Tintable to any NCS, RAL, Caparol, Tikkurila, Little Greene or Farrow & Ball colour reference. Our exclusive Scandinavian-designed palette features 45 curated colours for modern interiors. Custom RAL/NCS colours available on request.

Eco-Friendly & Safe

Virtually odourless and water-based, Primecolor5 is safe for bedrooms, nurseries, hospitals and schools. It contains no persistent bioaccumulative toxic (PBT) substances and no endocrine-disrupting compounds. Tools clean with soap and water. Shelf life: 2 years in unopened original packaging.

Ideal For

Hotels, office buildings, residential developments, healthcare facilities, education buildings and any interior space requiring a durable, washable matt finish with excellent indoor air quality. Supplied across Northern Europe direct from our production facility in Riga, Latvia.