Product choosing for interior walls and ceilings

Painting can be a fun and rewarding activity with the right products and tools. There are a lot of factors that you should take into consideration before you decide on a type of paint. High-quality paints and tools ensure that the finish is durable, the paint applies on smoothly and evenly and provides better coverage.

Different paints withstand moisture and wear differently. When choosing the right paint, it’s good to think about what kind of room the paint will be applied to. Where the room is located, how the room be used, how large or small the room is, and the overall atmosphere you're trying to achieve.

To make the selection of the paint easier, we created this easy guide for choosing the right paint for your painting project.

Paints for living room and bedroom room walls

All of our interior wall paints are low in volatile organic compounds (VOCs), meaning they’re safe to use and help to create healthier indoor air.

When choosing paint for living rooms, bedrooms, or other dry spaces, consider the type of paint finish you want, as this will determine the overall look and feel of the finished product. Full matt paint like Harmony produces a completely matt finish, with velvet effect. Matte paint like Joker, on the other hand, has a low level of gloss, giving it a slightly softer silky effect, more muted appearance than full matt paint.

For a kids room', a paint that is easy to clean, such as Joker, is a good option.

Ecological full-matt paint

Harmony

Suitable for the interior painting of plaster, concrete, filler-treated, brick, cardboard, wood surfaces, cardboard-covered plasterboard, chipboard and wood fiberboard. For both new and previously painted surfaces.

Solvent-free matt paint

Joker

Suitable for plaster, concrete, filler-treated, brick, cardboard, wood surfaces, cardboard-covered plasterboard, chipboard and wood fiberboard. For both new and previously painted surfaces.

Innovative air purifying technology

Harmony Clean Air

Full-matt interior paint with innovative air purifying technology that reduces the level of harmful formaldehyde from indoor air. For painting of concrete, plaster, brick, filler-treated and common building board surfaces.

Solvent-free, wash- resistant renovation paint

Remontti-Ässä

Solvent-free and semi-matt renovation paint with excellent wear resistance which retains colour brilliantly even with repeated washing. Extra durable paint is especially suitable for spaces requiring frequent cleaning like kitchens, halls and lobbies.

Paints for bathroom and toilet walls

Bathrooms and toilets are subjected to frequent humidity. The Luja interior paint family is the best choice for a space exposed to dirt and moisture. It’s perfect paint for bathrooms, toilets, and dressing rooms, because it contains an anti-mould agent that protects the surface.

Choose a slightly darker colour for walls that get dirty easily, where the dirt doesn’t separate so easily. The paints of the Luja family last for repeated cleaning cycles without affecting the colour surface.

Matt paint with anti-mold & fungi agent

Luja 7

Matt paint for interior walls and ceilings in spaces in which high wash and wear resistance is required. Paint contains anti-mould agent which makes it suitable for rooms with high humidity.

Semi-matt paint with anti-mold & fungi agent

Luja 20

Semi-matt paint for interior walls and ceilings in spaces in which high wash and wear resistance is required. Suitable for both new and previously painted concrete, plaster, filler-treated, brick, chipboard, plasterboard and wood fiberboard surfaces.

Semi-gloss paint with anti-mold & fungi agent

Luja 40

Semi-gloss paint for interior walls and ceilings in spaces in which high wash and wear resistance is required. Paint contains anti-mould agent which makes it suitable for rooms with high humidity.

Semi-matt interior paint for ceramic tiles

Luja Ceramic Tiles

Semi-matt paint for ceramic tiles on walls in dry and wet rooms (e.g. bathrooms, kitchens) and low-stress level floors in dry rooms (e.g. toilets).

Paints for ceilings

Ceilings tend to get less wear and tear than walls. A full matt finish is a popular choice for ceilings because it hides imperfections and is easy to touch up. However, a semi-gloss or satin finish can be a good choice if you want a more reflective, glossy look.

Non-reflective ceiling paint

Siro Himmeä

Non-reflective ceiling paint for ceilings in dry interior spaces. Suitable for concrete, plaster, filler-treated, brick, cardboard, chipboard, plasterboard and wood fiberboard surfaces according to instructions. Also suitable for repainting previously painted surfaces.

Need more help for choosing the right product?

Contact our Painting line to get help choosing the right product for your interior painting project.

Complete guide to choosing colours for your interior walls

Choosing colours for your interior walls might be sometimes overwhelming. In this guide, we’ll explore ways to choose the right colour for your interior painting project.

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How to choose a right paint for your interior walls and ceilings