+ Our ingredients are 99% UK sourced
+ 0% Added VOCs
+ 100% Made in Britain (Accredited)
+ 100% Water-based using pristine water from the Lake District catchment area
+ All paints exceed UK / EU safety regulations
+ No Microplastic or beads
+ 100% APE and NPE free
+ 100% Vegan and cruelty free
+ Child Toy Safety Certified (BS EN 71-3:2013 Certified)
+ EU Limit for this product: 2004/42 IIA WB (A) 30
+ This product contains less than 5g/L VOC
+ Contains 2 preservatives: 5-chloro-2-methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one [EC No. 247-500-7] and 2-Methyl-2Hisothiazol-3-one [EC No. 220-239-6] (3:1)

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Matt Emulsion Data Sheet

Eggshell Data Sheet

Safety Data Sheet

All products are certified independently and comply with Regulation (EC) REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals), you can find more information on this here.

Before making any final decisions about your paint colour, we strongly recommend using testing sample pots and swatches. The appearance of paint can vary significantly due to factors such as lighting, room size, and existing décor. Sample pots and swatches are intended for testing purposes only, to help you visualise how a colour will look in your space.

If you notice any discrepancies between the sample pot and swatch colours when comparing them to the final painted surface, please reach out to us at Hello@yescolours.com.

To support this, we have a promotional offer for three free swatch colour cards with just the exception of postage that we encourage you to take advantage of: Three free swatches.

Please note that the colours displayed on your screen may differ slightly from the actual paint colours. This is due to variations in screen settings, resolutions, and the lighting conditions under which the colours are viewed. Additionally, paint colours can appear different when applied to a surface, depending on factors such as lighting, texture, and surrounding decor.

We recommend viewing paint samples or swatches in person and using sample pots to test the colours in your intended space before making a final decision. We cannot be held responsible for any discrepancies between the screen colour and the final paint colour. By relying on screen representations, you acknowledge and accept that there may be slight variations between what you see on your screen and the actual paint colour.

We are currently supplying matt emulsion (our paint sample pots are matt emulsion too) and a selection of our most popular colours in eggshell here on the website. Customers can also send a request for colours in an eggshell finish that is not available directly on the website by contacting us on hello@yescolours.com and we can process a custom order directly with our manufacturer. Lead times are 4-6 days depending on the delivery address.

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We always recommend eggshell for high traffic areas, including skirting boards in hallways, cupboards, any furniture which is being used constantly throughout the day.

Our eggshell has a sheen level of 17-22% which means it’s more durable and wipeable. It’s a very practical option for frequently used areas.

For kitchens and bathrooms, we always recommend our eggshells for humid or high moisture areas.

Yes, you can!

Firstly, we would recommend ensuring the tiles are prepared before painting by sanding the tiles with 220-grade sandpaper to remove any glaze on the tile and create a rough surface, wipe with damp cloth once finished. Allow at least 5 hours for the tiles and grout to dry.

We would then recommend using a shellac based primer and our eggshell finish.

To place an order, simply reach out to us via email at Hello@yescolours.com.

Our eggshell has a subtle low level sheen but brilliant durability, click the link to see our current eggshell collection: www.yescolours.com/collections/eggshell-paint

Please note: We do not advise painting tiled areas around the bathtub area or tiles situated within the shower cubical.

Best used for interior walls but can be used on prepped surfaces (sanded and primed) e.g. wood furniture, radiators, woodwork but our water based eggshell is a more practical option.

Our matt emulsion can be used in a bathrooms as long as it’s not a place with a lot of water splashing or a high occurrence of steam and humidity. 

Kitchens are also a place to consider whether to use matt emulsion or eggshells. We always recommend eggshell in those humid areas rather than matt emulsion. 

• For interior use
• Coverage is approx 14-15 metres sq. per litre.
• Less than 5% sheen
• Water based

High traffic areas, in particular, skirting boards in hallways (places people are coming and going a great deal) or cupboards in the kitchen. 

Eggshell has a sheen level of 17-22% which means it’s more durable and wipeable. It’s a very practical option for frequently used areas.

Kitchen and Bathroom have a lot of steam / moisture or the chance of water splashing. We always recommend eggshell in those humid areas rather than matt emulsion. 

• Coverage is approx 18-20 metres sq. per litre
• 17-22% sheen 
• Water based

This is an exterior paint for stone/brick. The consistency is thicker and we only do this finish online in pouches in our Electric Blue currently

• Specifically for walls, stone surfaces outside
• Excellent lightfastness and excellent water resistance
• Water based

Not yet, but bear with us, we are working on it!

Electric Blue is the only colour in our palette which doesn't come in an eggshell finish which we would always recommend using on furniture.

You can apply all our other matt emulsion on woodwork and furniture as long as it’s sanded and primed accordingly.

Our Electric Blue Matt Emulsion is not to be used on exterior projects as we cannot guarantee the longevity and durability of the paint in that environment.

This is masonry paint for exterior stone surfaces only. This colour also has a delicate velvety finish that is not suitable for high traffic areas, kitchens or bathrooms where water damage may occur.

Make sure paint is evenly mixed and check your colour
Pour paint as required into a container or tray
Apply evenly with a quality nap paint roller, paint brush or spray equipment
For best results apply 2 coats allowing 4 hrs drying time

Air bubbles will appear on the surface when working with a foam roller. This is a natural process. It is the air within the foam that is being transmitted onto your surface. Allow for air bubbles to dry naturally (no breeze or wind within the room) and it will vanish completely once dry.

If you didn’t have a problem with a brush, it’s often likely it’s the roller nap type/length.

Another tip is to backfill with a dry unloaded roller a few mins after applying paint. It usually generates an even coat and lessens any orange-peel-like texture.

If the surface of your wall is uneven in any way, it may need sanding. The walls could also require cleaning with sugar soap solution if there’s some dirt build up.

A natural alternative to sugar soap is to make your own with water, white vinegar and a few drops of essential oils.

For freshly plastered walls or any other absorbent surfaces that you may be painting on, priming is key before applying your paint. You can either mist coat onto dry plastered walls or use a plaster primer. Most plaster primers have a matt emulsion texture. Please do not use an eggshell or gloss with a high sheen level to prepare a wall.

It's possible to use our paints on metal with good results - but matt emulsion won’t match the performance of a radiator-specific paint, our eggshells are a great option for radiators for their wipe-ability and durability.

When painting a radiator make sure the radiator is turned off and completely cool then prime before painting, and leave to dry for at least 24 hours before turning the heating back on.

Please note that we also we advise against the use of our paint on oil-fired radiators.

66 and counting.

We most certainly do, head over to the swatches tab on our website to find our single swatch colour cards, our swatch keyrings and designer Fandecks (all made with real paint!)

If you are an interior designer / commercial business please email hello@yescolours.com and we will be happy to help you.

Please note: Our limited edition colours, including Malagasy Coral, Mindful Green, and Listening Blue, are not featured on the Keyring and Designer fandecks.

As an alternative option of buying our sample pots to see our colours in person, we have swatch colour cards available to purchase which have been made with real paint!

We highly recommend purchasing a swatch colour card or sample pot to make sure the colour you’ve selected is absolutely perfect for your project!

Swatch Colour Cards

It's always worth testing a colour out on a large piece of lining paper, moving it around the room (including the ceiling) and seeing what it's like in the morning, afternoon and at night with artificial lights on. It can make all the difference!

At YesColours, 1 litre of paint will cover 15 square metres of wall.

To know how much paint you need to cover, measure the length and height of the space.

Multiply those figures together and you now have the square metre total.
For the whole room, we suggest you measure each wall this way and then add them together.

A piece of furniture depends on the shape and surface area.

For guidance;
a dining table and chair would need approximately 1 litre of paint
a bedside table with drawers only requires 250ml of paint
and a simple stool could use as little as 100ml.

Yes, here it is.

An age old method would be to use a tape measure to measure along the length of the wall and then the height.

You can get measuring apps on your mobile device or a laser measure for those who need some extra help.

5 Litres of paint will cover appx. 75 square metres of surface. So, on average this includes two coats of paint on all 4 walls and ceiling on a room with a 3m x 3m dimension.

This also depends on the coverage quality of the paint and whether the surface has been prepared accordingly.

We recommend 2 coats of paint for optimum coverage with most colours on our palette.

Please note: Yellows, Greens and peaches can be notoriously tricky due to the pigment being less opaque than other paint pigments universally. You may require an additional coat for this colour. Always ensure you paint a generous 1st coat in order to give your yellow walls the best start in life!

Sanding is a must if your wall is uneven or has a previous paint layer with a sheen. This helps create a “key”, a slightly rough surface that gives your new paint something to grip onto.

If your wall needs a clean first, sugar soap is a great option for removing dirt and grime. For a natural alternative, mix water, white vinegar, and a few drops of essential oil for a DIY solution!

For freshly plastered walls or any porous surfaces, start with a white, matt finish primer, this gives your paint the perfect base. And if you're covering dark coloured walls, be sure to prime it back to white first. This will help your new colour pop and prevent needing for extra coats and colour distortion.

Sanding is a must if the woodwork you are planning to paint has a previous paint layer of paint with a sheen finish. This helps create a “key”, a slightly rough surface that gives your new paint something to grip onto.

For raw wood that is often porous and has not been previous treated, a light sanding and primer is recommend.

If the area you plan to paint requires cleaning beforehand, sugar soap is a great option for removing dirt and grime. For a natural alternative, mix water, white vinegar, and a few drops of essential oil for a DIY solution!

We'd then recommend using white, matt finish primer, this gives your paint the perfect base. And if you're covering dark coloured surfaces, be sure to prime it back to white first. This will help your new colour pop and prevent needing for extra coats and colour distortion.

Recommended primers that work in harmony with our paints are Zinsser 1-2-3 (Water based) and B-I-N (Shellac).

Yes, just send over an email to hello@yescolours.com or reach us on our social channels and we'll be glad to help.

Pantones are great for print design but not so much in the paint world. For paint it's not possible to get a like-for-like, unfortunately.

Pantone is printed in lots of dots onto the substrate, which leaves gaps of white showing through (which then in turn affects the colour and vibrancy). But with paint it's a block of colour that has been painted on (ie. not in thousands of tiny dots), and nothing showing from underneath.

Matching by eye is the last resort - but we're here if you need any help.

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Returns

To initiate a return, please contact us at hello@yescolours.com. To be eligible for a return, your item must be unused, in its original packaging, and accompanied by the order number.

Return Process

1. Contact Us: Email us at hello@yescolours.com to request a return authorisation. Include your order number and reason for return in the email.

2. Receive Instructions: Once your return request is approved, we will provide you with detailed instructions on how to proceed. Please do not send items back without authorisation, as they will not be accepted.

3. Send Your Return: Securely package the item back into the protective cardboard pulps provided upon delivery and ship it to us within 14 working days from the date of delivery. Make sure the item arrives in the same condition as it was sent to you.

4. Receive Your Refund: After we receive and inspect your returned item, we will process your refund within 3 working days. Refunds will be issued to the original payment method used at the time of purchase. Please note that items must be in a resalable condition to qualify for a refund.

If the returned item arrives in an unsuitable, unsellable condition, we reserve the right to withhold the refund and may block you from placing future orders with YesColours.

Return Address:

YesColours
Goods In
Julias Way
Kirkby in Ashfield
Sutton-in-Ashfield
Nottingham NG17 7RB

- Returns must be made within 14 days of delivery for orders placed through Yescolours.com.
- Items purchased from our online partners must be returned via their returns process.
- Bundled items, such as multi-litre paints, must be returned as a complete set.
- A £3.00 return & restocking fee applies to all returns.
- Sale items, sample pots, swatches, and custom paint orders are non-returnable.

This returns policy does not affect your statutory rights. If you have any questions or need further assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out..

Exchanges

We are happy to exchange unused paint purchased on Yescolours.com within 14 days of delivery however return postal charges will be applicable to customer.

Please contact us at hello@yescolours.com to verify your exchange options.

During the holiday season, shipping time may vary.

We recommend placing your orders well in advance during seasonal periods to avoid any delays.

A pre-order is a feature we enable on our website when a product temporarily goes out of stock. It allows customers who are eager to secure a specific item to place their order in advance, ensuring they are prioritised as soon as the restock arrives.

This guarantees your order will be fulfilled from the next available batch before the item goes live again for general sale.

Resource efficient.
Flexible packaging uses 16% less fossil fuel, 26% less water, and generates 21% less greenhouse gas emissions throughout production vs. traditional packaging

Easy-open and close.
Airtight to protect paint from moisture, mould and dust.

Reducing carbon.
Up to 52 times more space and weight efficient for transportation and storage.

Easily recyclable.
Via local supermarket recycling points or at home (where accepted).

Easy to check your colour.
Our clear circle window allows you to check your colour before opening

Keeps paint better, for longer.
Fully tested for strength and compatibility.

Find out more on our sustainability page

Just like ketchup, pour out just what you think you need rather than the whole pouch.

Plus (side note!) even with tins, you should avoid pouring paint back in as any dust or debris will contaminate the rest of your paint. It’s pretty special stuff and we don’t want you throwing it away if that happens.

Another benefit is that our pouches are airtight so no rusty crusty mess and gone off paint. Our pouches store paint better over time vs. traditional tins.

The pouch is single material PE (type 4) but we will be moving to a 30-40% recycled material next year and we are looking at many options for improving this even further into the future.

The pouches are widely accepted at large stores, recycling drop offs and supermarket recycling points.

Check your local services for household recylcing pick-ups.

Our focus is the entire customer journey, not just the materials we use in our products but how they are made, trasported, disposed of and/or recycled.

Our pouches save on fossil fuel, water consumptions, carbon, greenhouse gas emissions vs traditional tins and avoid over-ordering and waste going to landfill.

It’s by far better than the status quo of 98% of tins going to landfill (14,000 tonnes per year) as well as 55 million litres of paint going to waste because of over ordering and poor recycling options.

Every little helps, there's no silver bullet.

YesColours Online Gift Cards ("Online Gift Cards") can only be redeemed for merchandise on the official YesColours website.

EXCLUSIVITY

Online Gift Cards cannot be used in conjunction with any other discounts, promotions, or special offers unless otherwise specified by YesColours.

EXPIRY DATES

Online Gift Cards must be used within 13 months from the date of purchase. After this period, the Online Gift Card will expire, and the remaining balance will be forfeited.

BALANCE

To check the remaining balance on an Online Gift Card, please email hello@yescolours.com

NON-TRANSFERABLE

Online Gift Cards are non-transferable and may not be resold.

LOST OR STOLEN CARDS AND CODES

YesColours is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged Online Gift Cards or Codes. Treat the Online Gift Card and Codes like cash.

NO CASH REDEMPTION

Online Gift Cards cannot be exchanged for cash or used to purchase other gift cards.

REFUNDS

Online Gift Card purchases are non-refundable.

LIMITATIONS

YesColours reserves the right to refuse the use of any Online Gift Card and to void any Online Gift Card transaction if it believes the Online Gift Card was obtained or used fraudulently, unlawfully, or otherwise in violation of these terms and conditions.

MODIFICATION OF TERMS

YesColours reserves the right to modify these terms and conditions at any time, without prior notice, in its sole discretion.

GIFTCARD CONSUMER RIGHTS

These terms and conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with consumer law within the United Kingdom.

By purchasing, using, or accepting a YesColours Online Gift Card, you agree to be bound by these terms and conditions.

Promotional Discounts

Discount Applicability: Customers are eligible for discounts on all products except colour consultations on purchase of certain amounts.

Shipping Fees: Shipping fees will be determined based on the delivery location and chosen shipping method during checkout. YesColours reserves the right to adjust shipping costs as necessary.

Limited Quantities: This promotion is available while supplies last.

One Promotion Per Order: Each customer can avail of this promotion once per order, unless specified.

Cancellation and Returns: Promotions cannot be used on previous orders and discounts codes cannot be added to pre-existing orders.

Modification of Terms: YesColours reserves the right to modify these terms and conditions or terminate the promotion without prior notice. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting on the website.

Governing Law: These terms and conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland.

The current sale offers 20% off all paint products, excluding Electric Blue Matt and Electric Blue Masonry. The discount is valid for purchases made between 22.NOV.2024 and 2 DEC 2024 while stocks last. This promotion cannot be combined with any other discounts, offers, or promotions, and the discount will be applied at checkout on qualifying items. Returns or exchanges will be processed according to our standard return policy, with refunds reflecting the discounted price paid. We reserve the right to amend or withdraw this promotion at any time without prior notice.

Referral Program Terms and Conditions

Eligibility: This referral programme is open to all customers, except those referring themselves. Self-referrals are strictly prohibited and will not qualify for the reward. The referred friend must be a new customer who has not previously made a purchase.

Referral Reward: For every successful referral, the referrer will receive a 15% discount on their next order.

Referral Process: To refer a friend, share your unique referral link or code with them. Your friend must use the referral code at checkout for the referral to be considered valid.

Reward Redemption: Once your friend successfully completes a purchase using your referral code, you will receive a 15% discount code for your next order.

Referral Code Validity: The referral discount code must be used within 6 months of issuance and is valid for one-time use only.

Non-Transferable: Referral codes are non-transferable, cannot be exchanged for cash, and can only be used by the individual to whom they were issued.

Multiple Referrals: There is no limit to the number of referrals you can make. However, the 15% discount is limited to one per qualifying order.

Changes to the Program: We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or terminate the referral program at any time, with or without notice.

Amendments to Terms: We reserve the right to change these terms and conditions at any time without prior notification.

Fraud Prevention: Any abuse of the referral program, including self-referrals or fraudulent referrals, will result in the immediate disqualification of the participant from the program and may lead to the cancellation of issued discounts.

Acceptance of Terms: By participating in the referral program, you agree to abide by these terms and conditions.