hi forummer,

I plan to use Nippon MATEX white to paint my house wall....

but anything wrong with this paint?I try tell my contractor i want paint this white because my ceiling also using same color...


he like ..... hmmm, you sure a? you want this white? normally chinese they like to paint cream white de wor...

also he say. you dont want use those easywash those kind of paint?

hmmmm sorry newbie here, anyone using Nippon MATEX white to paint their wall? anything wrong?

will the wall too bright if using this kind of paint?


any normally what white you all using to paint wall? i saw the color card got so MANY TYPE Of WHITE ...i pengsan.

This post has been edited by jackchong890: Jan 23 2015, 03:32 PM

MATEX usually for cover false ceiling or base paint.

I not using for top layer.
Matex is almost base paint.. Once you wipe it over can be see internal cement or wall layer.

For my case, I used matex for base layer and after dry then cover another layer on top of easy clean white color

at least use easywash for wall finishing, ceilling can settle with matex

i dont think its a big deal.
just probably you might need to put few layers to get it real white.

easy wash, looks nicer la.

ur contractor is advising the practicality. Nothing wrong on the paint. Normally ppl use pure white on ceiling as no body will touch the ceiling.

however, if u use it at wall, then u will spot stain easily as it traffic area.

its fine.. but once it dries its powedery thus not for normal wall

jackchong890, no problem with the paint by itself. Many development is using this paint.
It is a finishing paint, not a base paint.
If your contractor use the paint as per manufacture's instruction, it will not give you any problem.
Your contractor is highlighting your colour selection, not the selection of type of paint.
What he try to tell you is not many people want to use pure white on wall due to maintenance issues.

Matex normally have poorer hiding than normal finishing paint. So any difference in the wall colour tone (especially previous paint job) will show up. The washability is poorer too so you cannot wipe the wall much or else the paint will scrub off. Mild wipe is ok but vigourous rubbing or scrubbing will wash out the paint.

Also as other members mention before painting the whole room white makes the room space too 'clinical' and boring. Without some form of colour or pattern to break the monotony, the room aesthetics will not be pleasing.

With a coat of sealer and you use them as per manufacturer instruction. You will not get this problem.

I'm using the Nippon super matex brilliant white-meant for ceiling...but i also used it for 1 wall where its gonna be covered with cabinets...
This wall previous color was red...i applied:
1 coat Nippon eco-bond sealer (transparent)
2 coat matex
All previous red paint cant be seen anymore..

Now i plan to use the same matex paint as base coat (1st coat) for remaining walls
For the second coat, i'll go with the Nippon brilliant white 1001 from their classic collection (i'm hoping this will save cost)
I dont see a problem using briliant white paint...walls with any color will also show dirtiness if not taken care...unless all walls paint with black
My previous house was using Dulux briliant white..quite happy with it.

Sorry to hijack thread but need to ask.

If walls are originally white do we still need to primer it before we go for the actual colour top coating?

I know its best to just follow recommendations to apply primer no matter if its already white or not because the primer's main purpose is to help the top coat adhere and hold onto the wall better.

So yea...anybody here facing the same dilemma ?