Fleetwood Trade Pro-Clean Scrubbable Matt Review

Hot on the heels of my review of Fleetwood’s Advanced Extra Plus Vinyl Matt, I wanted to put pen to paper to let you know about it’s harder-wearing sibling, Pro-Clean Scrubbable Matt.

As a professional decorator, I use so-called ‘scubbable matt emulsions’ a lot, as they stand up well to the wear and tear in high traffic areas such as children’s bedrooms and hallways.  Fleetwood Trade’s Pro-Clean Scrubbable Matt was one that I hadn’t tried until recently, so I was excited to give it a go, and share my honest review with you.

Fleetwood Trade Pro-Clean Scrubbable Matt – Key Info

• Class 1 Scrub Rating, making it ideal for high traffic areas
• Resistant to most household stains, condensation and mould, so it’s also great for kitchens and bathrooms
• Pack sizes: 10L only
• Colours: Brilliant White only
• Coverage: up to 14m² per litre
• Touch dry: 40 minutes – 2 hours depending on surface and conditions
• Recoatable – 2-4 hours
• Apply with brush, roller or spray (information on pressure and tip sizes are on the pack)
• Finish – matt only (Fleetwood describe it as “superflat matt”)
• Available from – stockists all over Ireland.

Fleetwood Trade Pro-Clean Scrubbable Matt In Use

I really like this paint.  Not only does it claim to give top-of-the-class durability, and not only does it give a lovely smooth flat matt finish, it’s also a joy to work with.  It doesn’t flash, and it doesn’t smell particularly strongly.  The fact that it’s quick-drying means that you can crack on with the job without having to sit around waiting for it to dry.

I’ve used this paint in kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms and open-plan living areas, and it always leaves a lovely finish.

In use it can feel a little bit “stringy”, but generally it flows nicely, especially if you add a little water to it (which I would recommend if you are painting very absorbent materials such as dry-lined walls, for example).

The opacity isn’t fantastic, which seems to be the case with a lot of scrubbable matt paints in white.  This means that if you’re painting over a colour, you will almost certainly need to allow time and budget for extra coats.

Even when painting over existing white walls, it would be a good idea to “spot prime” any scuffs or blemishes quickly to help hide them.  But overall, Fleetwood Trade Pro-Clean Scrubbable Matt is lovely to work with, gives a great finish and is really hard-wearing.

Fleetwood Trade Pro-Clean Matt – The Finish

It’s REALLY nice! I recently had to paint a “bachelor pad”.  All the walls in every room were white, and it probably looked mint when he bought it, but five years of wear and tear and it was looking a bit sorry for itself.

Final Thoughts

I wish it was widely available in mainland GB, I wish it was available in colours (not just white), and I wish it was available at a sensible price.  If there’s a decorating genie out there, you have my list.

Summary