Tikkurila Helmi 10 - Tinted Colour Match

Tikkurila Helmi 10 is a water-based multi-purpose interior paint that will provide a beautiful and durable finish for a long-lasting effect. High-quality matt finish, Helmi 10 can be tinted in thousands of colours.  Best in class for furniture paint, it also delivers great results on kitchens, doors, skirting boards, window frames, radiators and more and it is also safe to use on children’s furniture and toys.

 
• Matt finish
• Does not yellow
• Long lasting effect
• Perfect results with Tikkurila Helmi Primer
• Tintable in 1000+ colours
  

Tinted Colour Information

Tinted paint is custom mixed in house at Next Day Paint using our Tikkurila tinting machine. We mix the paint on site, which means we can offer our usual fast delivery with no extra delay. Tinted Colour Match paints can't be cancelled or returned as they are tinted to order. Note: Depending on the amount of colourant required to mix your chosen colour, there may be up to a 10% variant on the advertised paint volume.

Area	Interior
Recommended Use	Doors, skirting boards, window frames, radiators, cabinets, furniture etc. Suitable for wooden, wood fiberboard, chipboard and metal surfaces. Suitable for touch-up and first application painting and repainting of surfaces previously coated with an alkyd or acid-curing paint. Not suitable for repainting of surfaces painted with nitrocellulose lacquer.
Base	Water-Based
Coverage	Up to 10m2 per litre
Drying Time	Touch dry: 1 Hour
Re-Coat Time	16 Hours
Recommended Coats	1-2 Coats
Application Method	Brush, Roller or Sprayer
VOC Levels	Ultra Low
Clean Up	Remove as much paint as possible from the equipment before cleaning with water

Ensure the surface is clean, dry and free from dirt and grease.

Previously painted surfaces: Wash the surface with Tikkurila Maalipesu cleaning agent or suitable cleaning solution and rinse carefully with water. Remove loose, flaking paint or lacquer with a scraper and sand the whole surface. Repair any cracks or holes with appropriate filler. Sand the hard, glossy and factory-painted surfaces to non-glossy and thoroughly dust surface. Remove sanding dust before starting painting. Prime with Helmi Pohjamaali or Otex Akva adhesion primer.

Unpainted surfaces:f Prime new wood and wood fiberboard surfaces with Helmi Pohjamaali. For absorbent porous surfaces, priming using a primer thinned 5–10% followed by intermediate sanding is recommended. Then, paint the surface with an unthinned primer.

Prime surfaces which needs special adhesion with Otex Akva. Metal surfaces need to be primed before application.

Prime knotty and yellowed wood with Multistop Primer.

Always test a small area of the surface to be painted to ensure you are happy with the finished results

• Stir thoroughly before use to ensure the paint is completely mixed.
• Apply 1 or 2 coats of Helmi 10 by brush, roller or sprayer.
• Before application, thin if necessary, up to 5% with water, in sufficient amount of paint from one production batch to avoid possible colour difference.
• On large surfaces, it is recommended to first apply the paint with a roller and then level the coat with a brush.
• If the undercoat is an alkyd primer, the final adhesion with the primer is reached after two weeks of applying the primer. During this time, avoid sticking masking tape, for example, on the surface.

Always follow manufacturer's instructions found on the tin

Store the paint in dry conditions and protect from extremes of temperature.

After use firmly secure the lid.

Any colored stains from coffee, tea, etc. must be wiped off immediately.

If needed, at the earliest after approx. 1 month from painting: Clean the surface with a neutral (pH 6-8) dishwashing solution and a soft brush, sponge or cleaning cloth. Clean very dirty surfaces with a lightly alkaline (pH 8-10) dishwashing solution and with cleaning cloth or sponge. Rinse the surface carefully. The surfaces must be handled with care during few weeks after finishing as the paint will reach its final hardness in normal circumstances after one month. If the surfaces need to be cleansed soon after finishing they must be cleansed lightly with a soft brush or a damp cleaning cloth.

Q. Which of the two, Helmi 10 or Helmi 30, exhibits superior stain resistance and self-leveling properties?

Ans. Beyond the main difference in sheen levels—Helmi 10 offering a matte finish(10% Sheen) and Helmi 30 providing a semi-matte finish with a subtle shine(30% Sheen)—both Helmi 10 and Helmi 30 showcase remarkable stain resistance and excellent self-leveling properties, making them well-suited for a diverse range of interior applications. Your choice between the two will depend on your aesthetic preferences and the specific requirements of the surfaces you plan to paint.

Q.Does Tikkurila Helmi 10 need a primer?

Ans. If a surface has been previously coated with HELMI finishing paint, it can be repainted for maintenance without the need for a primer.

Q.What is the recommended maximum thinning percentage for Helmi topcoats when considering the application method?

Ans.Thinning Helmi furniture paints by more than 20% is not recommended. Kindly refer to the technical datasheet to find the thinning ratio relevant to your application method.

Q.Which paint, Helmi or Everal Aqua, is better for painting kitchen cabinets?

Ans.Both Helmi and Everal Aqua are suitable for painting kitchen units, and both can yield excellent outcomes. Many customers favor Helmi for this purpose because it's designed for furniture painting, with remarkable self-leveling properties and superior scrub resistance compared to Everal Aqua. On the other hand, Everal Aqua is known for its ease of application when compared to Helmi. The choice may depend on your specific preferences and project requirements.

What are the application conditions for optimal results with Helmi 10?

Ans.Whether you are using Helmi 10 or Helmi 30, for best results, ensure the surface is dry, the ambient temperature is at least +8 °C, and the relative humidity is below 80%. A slightly lower temperature (+15 °C) and higher humidity (50–70% RH) can extend the paint's open time, facilitating easier application.

Delivery

All orders placed on a working day before 3pm will be dispatched on the same day for next working day delivery. Orders placed before 3pm on Friday will be delivered on Monday (excluding bank holidays). Orders placed on weekends and Bank Holidays will be dispatched on the next working day. All orders have a charge of £3.99 for express delivery.

Special Delivery

You can now choose some special delivery options. 

• AM Delivery: Get your order by 12pm
  If placed on a working day before 3pm, the AM Delivery will be dispatched on the same day for Next Working Day delivery. 
  Orders placed before 3pm on Friday will be delivered on Monday AM (excluding bank holidays). Orders placed on weekends and Bank Holidays will be dispatched on the next working day for delivery on the following AM. All orders have a charge of £12.99 for AM delivery.

• Late Cut-Off: Get an extra hour to place your order for Next Working Day delivery.
  Orders placed on a working day before 4pm will be dispatched on the same day for Next Working Day delivery. 
  Orders placed before 4pm on Friday will be delivered on Monday (excluding bank holidays). Orders placed on weekends and Bank Holidays will be dispatched on the next working day. All orders have a charge of £5.99 for Late Cut-Off delivery.

• Saturday Delivery: Get your order on Saturday
  Option available on Fridays. Orders placed on Friday before 3pm will be delivered on Saturday. All orders have a charge of £9.95 for Saturday delivery.

Exceptions

We do not deliver to the Channel Islands or the Republic of Ireland

Certain postcodes delivery times and charges may vary please head to the cart to see your available delivery options.

Returns

We offer a 14 day money back guarantee for all goods shipped correctly that are not required. If the item is not required, please send the item back for a full refund in its original condition, unused with its original packaging. Please note return for unwanted item is at your own expense.

Contact us as soon as possible to inform us you will be returning the product either by the contact form below or by calling our team on 0161 960 0217.

Please note any bespoke or mixed to order items can not be returned, if you are unsure this is your product please check the listing or contact us for details. 

We always recommend getting samples or contacting us for free of charge colourcharts. We do our best to represent colours as accurately as possible however screens variations and different surfaces can alter this. Unfortunately in the event you do not like the colour we are unable to accept the product back if they it has been opened.

Damaged Paint

Please visit our damages page where we can help resolve the issue for you. 

Incorrect Item

We will be happy to organise an exchange for the correct goods at no extra charge to yourself, please get in touch to organise this.

Faulty Items

If you find a fault with your product, we can offer a full refund or exchange within 30 days. We test every product that is returned to us, sadly if a product is found to have no fault we cannot refund this and the you will be given the option to have this returned to you. Please get in touch to discuss these options. If you find fault after 30 days of purchase you may wish to contact the manufacturer directly as they will be able to offer support with the product.