FAQ's

What is Global GreenTag Certification for Paint?
Jun 18, 2026
Global GreenTag is an independent product certification system that assesses product health, sustainability and environmental...
What is the AgBB Evaluation Scheme for Paint?
Jun 18, 2026
AgBB is the German evaluation scheme to ensure Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) emissions from building...
What is Eurofins Indoor Air Comfort Gold Paint Certification?
Jun 16, 2026
Eurofins Indoor Air Comfort Gold is a prestigious independent certification for low emissions into indoor...
What is EU Ecolabel Paint Certification?
Jun 15, 2026
EU Ecolabel is the official environmental label of the European Union. It's a voluntary third...
What is Cradle to Cradle Certification for Paint?
Jun 11, 2026
Cradle to Cradle Certified® is an independent product sustainability certification. It assesses how responsibly a...
What is the difference between an undercoat and a primer?
What is the difference between an undercoat and a primer?
Feb 06, 2025
I was reworking the undercoats and the primer pages on our site, and realised it...
Plasterboard Primer Paint - Which Do I Need?
Plasterboard Primer Paint - Which Do I Need?
Nov 08, 2024
Plasterboard primer paint is pretty much the same thing you use when you are painting on...
Mist Coat - What is a mist coat and what ratio should it be?
Mist Coat - What is a mist coat and what ratio should it be?
Nov 08, 2024
Mist Coats 101! Mist coats are one thing that comes up frequently here at Greenshop...
Primer on primer
Primer on Plaster - Does all Plaster Need Primer Paint?
Nov 08, 2024
Primer on plaster Should you paint primer on plaster? It really depends on what paint...
Can I paint chalk or lime paints over modern plastic paints?
Can I paint chalk or lime paints over modern plastic paints?
Nov 07, 2024
The Auro grip coats (such as the Auro 505 Universal Primer - Fine) and specific...