Thinking about repainting a room or freshening up your interior? There’s a lot to consider. From prep work and primer to choosing the right finish and colour. Below we’ve answered some of the most common interior painting questions to help you get a great result. Have a read through and you’ll likely find what you’re after. Still stuck? Get in touch with us.
Yes. Ultrashield Interior is formulated with low volatile organic compounds (VOCs), making it a safer choice for indoor spaces while still delivering a durable, long-lasting finish.
In most cases, yes. Shieldcoat’s Ultraprime 3-in-1 is a versatile primer suitable for interior applications on surfaces such as wood, plaster, metal, and previously painted walls. It improves adhesion, blocks stains from water, smoke, and tannins, and smooths out imperfections for a more even topcoat finish.
Yes, Shieldcoat’s interior paints are made with pride in New Zealand, designed and tested for durability and a long-lasting finish in Kiwi homes.
Shieldcoat’s distributor network is growing all the time. Visit our approved applicator page to find your nearest stockist or applicator. Already have someone lined up to paint your home? Just ask them to use Shieldcoat. If needed, we can ship product anywhere in New Zealand.
Low-VOC (volatile organic compound) paints release fewer fumes during and after application, making them a better choice for bedrooms, living areas, and homes with kids, pets, or allergy sufferers. Shieldcoat’s Ultrashield Interior is a low-VOC paint formulated for high traffic interior surfaces, giving a durable finish without the strong odour of traditional paints.
This depends on the look and durability you want. Flat or matt finishes hide imperfections well and suit ceilings and low-traffic areas, while satin or semi-gloss finishes are more durable and easier to wipe clean, suiting kitchens, bathrooms, and hallways. Shieldcoat offers options for both, including Ultrashield Ultra Flat for a smooth, modern matte look, Ultrashield Interior and Ultrafinish for a more durable everyday finish and Ultranamel Wet Areas for kitchens and bathrooms.
Cheaper paints can yellow or fade, particularly in rooms that get a lot of natural light. Higher-quality acrylic paints with non-yellowing formulas hold their colour much better over time. Shieldcoat’s interior range is designed to resist fading, chalking, and yellowing for a longer-lasting finish.
Most interior jobs need at least two coats for full, even coverage, particularly when changing colour or painting over a darker shade. Using a quality primer first can also reduce the number of topcoats needed, since it seals the surface and improves how the paint sits. Shieldcoat’s Ultraprime 3-in-1 helps achieve a smoother, more uniform topcoat finish with fewer coats.
Stains often bleed through standard paint unless they’re sealed first. A stain-blocking primer is designed to seal these marks so they don’t show through your topcoat. Shieldcoat’s Ultraprime 3-in-1 has stain-blocking properties that contain water, smoke, and tannin stains for a clean finish.
In many cases yes, as long as the existing paint is sound and you use a primer suited to painted surfaces. Shieldcoat’s Ultraprime 3-in-1 is formulated to adhere well to substrates that have already been painted, helping you get a smooth result without extensive prep.
