Little Greene

Absolute Matt

Water-based wall and ceiling matt (UK) · GB · manufacturer-sourced

Check your container: This countdown is for the Water-based wall and ceiling matt (UK) variant. Similar-looking versions may have different times.

How long before you can recoat Little Greene Absolute Matt?

Short answer

Ready for another coat: 4 hours after application.
Safe to touch: 1 hour after application.
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Coat-by-coat plan

Touch-dry, recoat and washable are three different dates

  1. Cut in and roll the Water-based wall and ceiling matt (UK) in even coats
  2. Wait for the recoat time, not touch-dry
  3. Hold off scrubbing until the cure time

This product’s stated stages Quoted at 73°F

  • Safe to touch1 hour
  • Ready for another coat4 hours

Worth noticing: Safe to touch at 1 hour; ready for another coat at 4 hours.

Common mistake: Closing the door or hanging pictures once the wall feels dry, long before the film has hardened.

Plan the next coat

When did this coat go on?
Conditions that affect drying
Where?
Thickness

Stated times

  • Safe to touch1 hour
  • Ready for another coat4 hours

From Little Greene data sheet · checked 2026-10-25. Anything not listed isn’t stated by the manufacturer.

Manufacturer website: None

Conditions & fine print
  • Stated conditions: 73°F (23°C)
  • Paint times are for the stated temperature and humidity. Cold, damp rooms and thick films lengthen them. Follow the current data sheet and label.
  • Apply at 41°F or above
  • Region GB. Formulas can differ between countries; check your container.
  • Safe to touch: The source gives no conditions for this time.
  • Ready for another coat: The source gives no conditions for this time.
  • Entered from the cited manufacturer documentation. Check the current label for the exact formula and region. Report outdated information
  • Actual results depend on preparation, thickness, ventilation, temperature, humidity, mixing and substrate.

Confirm this is your product

Closely named formulas, colors and regional versions can use different times. Match these details to your container before starting a countdown.

Exact listing
Little Greene Absolute Matt
Variant
Water-based wall and ceiling matt (UK)
Region
GB
Listed use
walls, ceilings, period interiors
Timed stages recorded
touch, recoat min
Source checked
2026-10-25

Documentation: Technical data sheet · Technical data sheet

Condition attached to the stated time: The source gives no conditions for this time.

About this product

A flat water-based matt with a 4 hour recoat. The sheet says cure can take up to several days and gives no figure.

Using this specific product

Little Greene Absolute Matt is listed here as the Water-based wall and ceiling matt (UK) version for walls, ceilings, and period interiors. For painting, the useful question is not simply whether the surface looks finished—it is whether the exact next-action milestone shown above has been reached.

Before you start

  • Confirm the package says Water-based wall and ceiling matt (UK); related versions can use different timing.
  • For walls, ceilings, and period interiors, pay particular attention to surface preparation, coat thickness and ventilation.
  • The source gives no conditions for this time.

How to check readiness

Test an inconspicuous area for firmness and blocking before normal use. Touch only a hidden edge first; a dry surface can conceal a soft layer underneath. Before recoating, confirm the first coat matches the manufacturer’s stated condition; if the maximum window passed, check whether sanding is required.

Avoid this mistake

Recoating too early can trap solvent or water; waiting much longer may require scuffing under the label directions.

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Questions

How long before you can recoat this product?

Little Greene states: The sheet gives touch dry in 1 hour. Conditions: The source gives no conditions for this time.. The sheet gives a minimum recoat of 4 hours. Conditions: The source gives no conditions for this time.. These are the manufacturer’s stated times, not a guarantee.

How long between coats of Absolute Matt?

The sheet gives a minimum of 4 hours.

How long until this product is safe to touch?

Little Greene states: The sheet gives touch dry in 1 hour. Conditions: The source gives no conditions for this time.. These are the manufacturer’s stated times, not a guarantee.

What affects how long this product takes to dry or cure?

Paint times are for the stated temperature and humidity. Cold, damp rooms and thick films lengthen them. Follow the current data sheet and label. Follow the product label for your conditions.

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