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WHAT IS CHALK PAINT?

About our paint

History

Chalk and lime based paints have had a colorful history.

Dating back to the 14th century in Italy, natural ingredients like chalk, lime, clay, mud and even dirt have been used to create paint.

The Italians painted with these ingredients and a method called dry secco. Secco colour’s dry lighter than the colour upon application producing a distinctive chalky quality of a distempered wall.

Dry (secco) fresco paintings dating back thousands of years are still in remarkable condition. This is a paint which will keep its beautiful appearance for years to come.

Truly a paint that has survived the tests of time.

Our inspiration

We invested years of time and dedication to create a modern version of chalk and lime based paints, which combine their coveted history and modern technology.
We believe we have a spectacular range of chalk and lime based paints, all very environmentally friendly, with the best possible coverage and an unrivaled pallet of rich colours.

Autentico Vintage chalk paint

A superb chalk paint for furniture and walls. No extensive priming needed and sticks to almost any surface. Great for all decorative techniques.

Eco friendly

The paints we offer are water-based and free of toxic solvents and other harmful additives (VOC low).

They can also be used in situations where anti allergic and anti-bacterial features are paramount.

Autentico Paint is member of AECB, the Sustainable Building Association This organization is a network of individuals and companies with a common aim of promoting sustainable building. It brings together builders, architects, designers, manufacturers, housing associations and local authorities, to develop, share and promote best practice in environmentally sustainable building.

Important to know is that the colorants we use to tint our base products are water based and VOC-free.

Child safety

Our paints have recently been examined with regard to compliance with the latest EN71-3 EU Regulation (July 2013) with regard to Toy safety. The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS, bureau Veritas) concluded we comply in full. The amount of found and examined substances is less than 10 percent of the allowed limit and therefore Autentico Paint is safe to use on all juvenile products.

Ordering from us

Ordering from us is pretty straight forward. Autentico is being produced in Belgium and in the UK and we have offices in Melbourne. (our distribution centre for Australia).

To order For Delivery prices around Australia, please contact Lisa via Email: latreilledeisgn@gmail.com

or Phone: 0419 519 416.

Paint classes

We offer paint workshops to keep you informed about the latest tips and tricks. Our studio and production unit in Melbourne is open on specific days & scheduled classes available thru out the year.

Email for Information on up & coming dates, however we are only a phone call away & always there to help.

Prices