What is EXQUISITE® Interior Paint?
EXQUISITE® is a revolutionary line of products meticulously engineered to be truly washable, scuff, burnish, mar and color rub-off resistant. When life happens, these deluxe paints can withstand the inevitable scrubbing and cleaning, leaving your surfaces looking as good as new. Is easy to apply, provides exceptional hide, and is ideal for use on high-end custom residential and premier commercial projects where superior performance and refined results are required.
Washability and stain resistance
Scuff resistance
Burnish and color rub-off resistance
Application properties
Wet & dry hide
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EXQUISITE® can withstand the inevitable scrubbing and cleaning, leaving your surfaces looking as good as new.
Explore EXQUISITE® exceptional stain removal and washability with common stains such as grape juice, coffee, pencil and lipstick.
EXQUISITE® will shield your walls and keep staining agents in check. With a few wipes of a sponge, those stubborn coffee, cola and sports drink stains will disappear with ease.
Where Can I Apply EXQUISITE® Paint Finishes?
You can apply EXQUISITE® paint in Matte, Eggshell, and Semi-Gloss finishes across a variety of interior rooms, including bedrooms, kitchens, and offices. Gloss may be affected by texture, porosity of the surface, and atmospheric conditions. Please contact a Dunn-Edwards representative or your local store for specific product availability.
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| Shutters & Molding |
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What is EXQUISITE® interior paint?
EXQUISITE® is a premium, ultra-low VOC, 100% acrylic interior paint by Dunn-Edwards engineered for exceptional washability, durability, and a refined finish.
It features revolutionary technology designed to resist scuffs, burnishing, mars, and color rub-off. This makes it the ideal coating for high-end residential homes and premier commercial projects where superior performance and lasting beauty are required.
How does EXQUISITE® paint resist stains?
EXQUISITE® paint resists stains through a meticulously engineered formula that blocks both hydrophilic and hydrophobic staining agents from penetrating the topcoat.
This advanced stain resistance allows you to easily wipe away stubborn, everyday marks like coffee, grape juice, lipstick, and pencil. Using just a nonabrasive sponge and water, you can clean your walls repeatedly while keeping the color exactly where you painted it.
Why should I choose EXQUISITE® paint for high-traffic areas?
You should choose EXQUISITE® paint for high-traffic spaces because it offers unrivaled scuff and mar resistance that protects your walls from everyday physical damage.
Whether you are painting busy hallways, hotel lobbies, classrooms, or family rooms, this paint withstands inevitable bumping and scrubbing. It prevents the visual blemishes and surface changes that typically ruin standard paint jobs, keeping your space looking brand new.
Is EXQUISITE® paint eco-friendly and safe for indoor use?
Yes, EXQUISITE® is an ultra-low VOC interior paint, making it a responsible and high-quality choice for maintaining excellent indoor air quality in residential and commercial environments.
Furthermore, EXQUISITE® is EG-Free™ and TAC/HAP-Free. It is proudly manufactured in the world’s first and only LEED® Gold-certified paint manufacturing facility, ensuring that your project meets rigorous environmental and health safety standards.
What finishes does EXQUISITE® paint come in?
EXQUISITE® interior paint is available in Matte, Eggshell, and Semi-Gloss finishes to accommodate a wide variety of project needs.
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• Matte and Eggshell: Highly recommended for living rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms, hallways, and ceilings.
• Semi-Gloss: The perfect choice for moisture-heavy or high-touch areas, including kitchens, bathrooms, cabinets, molding, doors, and shutters.
What primers should I use before applying EXQUISITE® paint?
To achieve the best results, you should pair EXQUISITE® paint with the appropriate Dunn-Edwards primer for your specific surface substrate.
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• Drywall: Apply VINYLASTIC® Premium for textured or untextured drywall, or VINYLASTIC® Plus for skim-coated surfaces.
• Masonry: Use EFF-STOP® Premium for plaster, concrete, or brick.
• Wood: Prep trims, doors, and hardboard with DECOPRIME® Specialty.
• Metal: Use BLOC-RUST® Premium for ferrous metals and ULTRA-GRIP® Premium for non-ferrous metals.