Paint over Lick matt paint?

last year

I've been thrilled with the visual effect of my front room in Lick matt Dark Holly Green paint.

However, I didn't realise quite how affected with non-removeable finger marks it would be, and how easily it seems to chip. I don't go round leaning on walls, have no kids, and am therefore rather disappointed.

After some building works in other parts of the house, it will need touching up anyway.

Should I get the painter to paint over it with Little Greene Absolute Matt emulsion - they say you can wipe this down.

I'll ask the painter his opinion when it comes to it - I'm trying to work out which Little Greene shade will be closest match - but has anyone got any views/experiences?

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last year
I've never used Lick paint, but I find Dulux Easy Care gives a durable finish.
Sue D
Original Author
last year
Thanks for replying, Sarah. But Dulux Easycare isn’t matt, I think?
I was hoping for a slightly more resilient matt surface.
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Oh that’s great will investigate further!
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I’ve not come across Mylands before - the Pleasure Gardens shade does look very close - thanks very much for the recommendation!
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No worries! Mylands have been going years - they are known for providing paints to film sets etc. I think they’re the only paint to have a royal warrant too.
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F&B duck green is standing strong against a four year old set on destroying it
Sue D
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Thank you!!! I hear your pain.

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