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New Steel
PPG1011-3 · Professional Undercoat
New Steel is a sophisticated muted grey with hints of bluish lavender. It possesses an inherent calm quality, acting as a perfect neutral background that never feels dull. This shade suggests quiet elegance and timeless stability. When painted in a room, it promotes a sense of serene spaciousness, allowing artwork or furnishings to take centre stage without competition.
It evokes feelings of tranquility, sophistication, and calm refinement. It is the colour of a gentle dawn sky or polished stone, suggesting reliable comfort and quiet strength.
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About Professional Undercoat
Professional Undercoat provides a smooth, opaque base coat for wood and metal ahead of a gloss or satin topcoat, giving strong hiding power over previously painted or bare surfaces. Its traditional formulation suits both interior and exterior joinery.
Used with Professional Gloss or Satin Finish, it forms a reliable, long-established trim system for doors, frames and skirting.
- Smooth, opaque base coat
- Strong hiding power
- Suits interior and exterior joinery
- Pairs with Professional Gloss or Satin Finish