Zinsser AllClean Interior Scrubbable Matt Review

This is a product I’ve been meaning to try for a while. I’ve just completed a large job with it, so I thought I’d jot down a quick review.

Zinsser AllClean Interior Scrubbable Matt is a durable emulsion for interior walls and ceilings. Available online by clicking here, you can buy this emulsion in brilliant white or a range of colours. It’s touch dry in around an hour, with a recoat time of just 2 hours. Tin sizes are 2.5L or 5L. It takes roughly a week for Zinsser AllClean Interior Scrubbable Matt to fully cure and become durable.

My Zinsser AllClean Interior Scrubbable Matt Review

OK, let’s get into my personal views on AllClean. The first thing I want to get off my chest is that I’m a little bit frustrated with Zinsser on this one. They’ve developed one of the best durable matt emulsions on the market and didn’t think to tell anyone? I’m a professional decorator who reviews loads of products, and I only heard about Zinsser AllClean because I happened to get talking to a rep visiting my local Johnstone’s Decorating Centre. There’s something wrong there!

The paint is awesome. It’s dead easy to apply, the opacity is unreal, and the best thing is it leaves a nice flat finish. This is significant because a lot of durable matt emulsions have a higher sheen level, which can lead to problems with flashing and picture framing — especially on ceilings.

Oh, and it touches up well, which is unheard of for a durable emulsion!! I really do like this paint.

My only gripe with AllClean is that it pulls on itself. You can’t cut a wall in and then roll it straight away. You need to cut in, allow it to dry, and then roll. There was also a slight adhesion issue in a bathroom where I painted over a stain-block, but I suspect that was down to the client using the shower before the paint had fully cured. I simply sanded the affected area and touched up with ZinsserAllClean.

Zinsser AllClean in Brilliant White

I thought I’d dedicate a section of this review to Brilliant White Zinsser AllClean Interior Scrubbable Matt, as it’s something a little bit special. White durable emulsions are normally a nightmare when it comes to opacity (coverage) and flashing (visible roller marks), particularly on ceilings. White can be tricky — “brilliant” white is usually even worse.

You don’t experience either of those problems with Zinsser AllClean Interior Scrubbable Matt, which is so refreshing. The finish on a ceiling is unreal too — a soft, flat, clean white. I love it!! This is an amazing product for kitchen or bathroom ceilings.

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Review Summary

FAQs

What makes a paint scrubbable?

It’s down to the type of polymer used in the paint. Vinyl paints use polyvinyl acetate as a binder, whereas most scrubbable paints contain higher levels of acrylic.

Is scrubbable paint worth it?

Yes — in bathrooms, kitchens, utility rooms, homes with pets, and other high-traffic environments, scrubbable paint will last a lot longer. It isn’t really necessary if you’re only painting a bedroom or lounge.

Is there a washable matt paint?

There are plenty of durable matt emulsions on the market. Scrubbable paints like Zinsser AllClean are easier to clean than most.

Can you paint over scrubbable paint?

Yes, you can paint over scrubbable paint just like any other emulsion. It’s worth giving it a light sand first to help with adhesion.