Collection: Eco-friendly paint for hallways

Painting your hallway may lead you to ask yourself a few questions, and they will always be legitimate!

With our clients' experience, we will try to answer your most frequently asked questions when it comes to painting a hallway.

From considering the choice of color, the essential technical criteria regarding the paint to choose and some practical tips for application, we are here to help you carry out your painting work!

The hallway: a room to consider

The hallway is certainly not the room in the house where we spend the most time in a home.

On the other hand, one thing is certain: it is a passageway inevitably used several times during your day. Taking this aspect into account is necessary in order to choose a paint that can withstand the natural wear and tear of daily life due to numerous passages.

Wear and tear will therefore be constant, if the paint is not suitable for use in a corridor this risks deteriorating the aesthetics of your corridor: marks, scratches and stains will be visible.

Paints that are not suitable for high traffic areas or are of poor quality may not last long.

Think about it, but it's important to choose a paint that can resist scratches and bumps.

Narrow and poorly lit, corridors undeniably impose constraints on decoration, but also on the understanding of space since they are not always sufficiently bright.

The choice of the shade you are going to apply will therefore be essential, especially if your corridor is poorly lit by natural light.

So don't neglect painting in the hallway, you can thus ensure aesthetic continuity for your entire interior.

Which paint should you choose to repaint your hallway?

To paint your hallway, as with all the other rooms in your house, we will of course recommend a natural and ecological paint.

While the benefits for indoor air quality and health preservation are certain, natural paints today meet all the requirements of a conventional paint on the market and are therefore made from solvent-based raw materials.

A word of advice: don't get confused, since even water-based paints are solvent-based. The alternative is therefore clear: Algo paints are bio-sourced and certified with the European Ecolabel, accrediting our approach.

Our paints will thus combine all the necessary criteria for a corridor: the durability of our paints, through the use of algae in our composition, will provide additional protection against shocks, stains and possible scratches.

The washability of our paints is also an important criterion: and our paints are washable in all the finishes we offer, especially in satin finish.

A washable paint with a satin finish allows you to clean your walls in the long term without damaging the paint film.

The very low odor and optimized 30-minute touch drying will also be advantages to consider when choosing and applying your hallway paint.

What color should you use in your hallway?

The choice of colors to apply in a hallway is decisive for the atmosphere and decoration that you want to give to your hallway, which is why we offer you these few tips.

Colors will play a role in optimizing your space, particularly by making it more spacious.

For this reason, we suggest our clients use neutral and light colors or, failing that, pastel shades to create a less imposing decor.

All shades of white and cream tones like beige are the colors to favor as a priority when painting a corridor to avoid it being too dark.

Generally narrow, these spaces need increased brightness and adding a white tint will give a feeling of space and brightness.

Using warm white is a sure bet to visually enlarge the hallway of your apartment.

These basic shades will bring a balance and versatility that will not be met by any other shade: especially as part of a clean and modern look.

In another register, shades like soft grays, or pastel blues will open up the space, even if the sensation of brightness will be less than for a white or beige paint.

However, it is a good alternative for decorating the room since these are dull colors that will not be too imposing and darken the hallway.

To combine colors and create a trendy hallway, there's nothing stopping you from painting the wooden door(s) in a different color from the walls (pink, terracotta, or even blue). Originality is guaranteed when it comes to matching the tones!

How to paint your hallway?

Preparation of walls and supports

As with all rooms in the house, the steps for painting the hallway do not vary.

Preparing the surface, by removing dust and dirt with a cloth slightly dampened with soapy water, will help remove most of the stains and residue on the wall.

Then, lightly sand the surface using sandpaper to smooth the paint and erase some imperfections and to be able to better identify other defects.

Filling holes and potential cracks can be done using filler.

Make sure you have the necessary tools to paint the corridor, namely a paint tray, a roller, and a frame, and a sash brush to clear the corners.

Don't hesitate to protect the furniture and sockets in the room before painting.

Applying the paint

It will be more useful to start with the ceiling to avoid dripping from the walls.

For even coverage on both walls and ceilings, paint in small areas and don't hesitate to go over the area again without reloading the roller to spread any excess paint evenly over the entire surface.

It is important not to overload the roller too much to avoid dripping, blistering or possible drying defects.

For edges and corners, using a sash brush will be very useful.

Using an undercoat will be essential before using two top coats, preferably satin or velvet for the walls of your hallway.

The drying time between each coat is 12 hours, to ensure sufficient thorough drying.