Child-Safe Paints
Little Greene's Intelligent finishes are completely safe to use in all areas of the home. These baby-friendly paints don't contain any dangerous ingredients, so they are certified 'Child-Safe' under EN 71-3:2019 (also known as the Toy Paint Regulations).
Why Choose Little Greene Baby-Safe Paints?
Our range of ‘Intelligent’ paints are elegant, eco-friendly finishes that have been formulated for today’s busy homes. Our child-safe, wipeable paint finishes:
- Are suitable for walls, interior woodwork and metalwork (including radiators).
- Are available in all Little Greene shades so you can use your most-loved colours without compromise.
- Can now be painted, direct from the tin, on almost any surface in the home. With Intelligent Grip™ technology these child-safe paint finishes offer excellent grip with no requirement for a separate primer.
- Confidently adhere directly to all the common domestic building substrates: wood and plaster, but also metal (including radiators), plastics, uPVC, melamine, Formica® and even tiles and glass. This formula makes our child-safe paints suitable for children’s furniture and toys.
- Resist the wear and tear of the modern family home. Intelligent Paints are up to 15 times tougher than conventional paints for the home.
- Contain zero added VOCs
- Are certified as child-safe (EN 71-3:2019), and completely safe to use in children’s rooms, even on cots.
These benefits make Little Greene child-safe paint finishes the smartest choice for all areas of the family home.
Learn more about the best child-safe paint finishes for nurseries and playrooms.
Wipeable paint finishes to suit busy family life
Their innovative formulations mean painted walls and woodwork can easily be washed clean with warm soapy water and a soft cloth or sponge, without leaving a mark.
Our Intelligent range of our child-safe, non toxic water-based paints have been designed to withstand the wear and tear of modern family living. They are:
- Self-priming
- Multi-surface with Intelligent Grip™ technology
- Easy to apply
- Quick-drying: Dry in as little as two hours, so life can continue without interruption.
- Hard-wearing: Built to withstand daily contact from busy family life.
- Washable: Any marks can be washed with soapy water.
These paints don’t require significant surface preparation; only aged oil-based gloss requires a light sanding to guarantee premium adhesion and finish. All other surfaces just need to be stable, clean and dry to receive an amazing single-tin Intelligent Paint treatment.
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Our 'Child-Safe' Paint certification includes:
- Intelligent Matt Emulsion: Our tough and washable wall paint in a matt finish.
- Intelligent Eggshell: A supremely resilient low-sheen paint finish.
- Intelligent Gloss: A washable, wipeable paint that's easy to clean.
- Intelligent ASP (all surface primer): A paint to prepare many different surfaces.
- Intelligent Satin: Perfect for painting woodwork in busy family homes.
- Intelligent Floor Paint: A quick-drying water based floor paint.
FAQs About Child-Safe Paints
What type of paint is safe for babies?
Our Intelligent Paints are certified Child-Safe under EN 71-3:2019 (Toy Paint Regulations).
Little Greene Intelligent paints are completely safe to use in all areas of the home.
Intelligent Matt Emulsion is the ideal choice for the walls of children's bedrooms, nurseries and playrooms, while Intelligent Satin, Intelligent Eggshell and Intelligent Gloss can be used with confidence on children's toys and furniture, including cots.
