Spartawall Interior Low Sheen Light Base 1G

Zero VOC interior paint that actually delivers professional durability. 100% acrylic resin means it’ll outlast budget vinyl-acrylic blends, and at 2 g/L maximum VOC content (RAVOC 1 g/L), it meets Montana’s strictest indoor air quality requirements without sacrificing performance.

The low sheen finish hides imperfections better than eggshell while still being washable — perfect for high-traffic commercial spaces where flat paint would show every scuff. Tough, durable, and washable finish backed by real specs, not marketing fluff.

Coverage and Application Performance

325-375 square feet per gallon coverage — that’s honest math for smooth surfaces. Texture eats coverage. The 4.2 mil recommended wet film thickness drying to 1.5 mil dry film thickness tells contractors exactly how thick to apply for optimal hide and durability.

Specification	Value
Solids by Volume	36% ± 2%
Solids by Weight	46% ± 2%
Viscosity at 77°F	98-104 KU
Weight per Gallon	10.24 lb

The 98-104 KU viscosity means it flows off the brush without being too thin. Good leveling and smooth application translates to fewer brush marks and better self-leveling on walls.

Recoat Windows and Temperature Requirements

30-60 minutes to touch dry, 1-2 hours to recoat — fast enough to get two coats done in a day. But here’s the Montana catch: minimum 50°F application temperature. That matters when painting unheated spaces in shoulder seasons. High humidity or low temperature may prolong drying time — plan accordingly for basement work or rainy weather.

Application flexibility includes brush, roller, or airless spray. Not required; if necessary, add up to 4 fl oz (1/4 pt) of water per gallon for thinning — though at this viscosity, thinning rarely improves results.

Primer Requirements by Substrate

Different surfaces need different primers for proper adhesion:

Surface Type	Recommended Primer
Drywall	Vinylastic Premium or Vinylastic Plus
Wood/Trim	Decoprime Specialty
Masonry/Plaster	Eff-Stop Premium
Ferrous Metal	Bloc-Rust Premium or Enduraprime
Non-Ferrous Metal	Ultra-Grip Premium

The superior adhesion to aged alkyds means less prep work when repainting older Montana homes with oil-based trim paint. Still need to degloss, but the adhesion chemistry handles the rest.

Bottom Line

Spartawall delivers commercial-grade durability with excellent block resistance (prevents sticking/peeling) and scrub-resistant performance. The very low odor makes it viable for occupied spaces — schools switching classrooms between semesters, medical facilities that can’t evacuate patients, hotels avoiding guest complaints.

MPI Approved Product #43 (Interior Latex, Low Sheen) backs up the performance claims with third-party verification. Dunn-Edwards offers a Limited Lifetime Warranty for homeowner customers for select premium products. Standard limited warranties apply for non-homeowner or commercial applications.

For Montana contractors dealing with tight construction windows and occupied space repaints, Spartawall’s combination of zero VOC, fast recoat, and proven durability solves real problems. The 50°F minimum temperature is the only weather limitation that matters.

FAQ

What’s the actual VOC content of Spartawall? Maximum VOC content: 2 g/L (RAVOC 1 g/L). RAVOC accounts for how VOCs actually react in the atmosphere — more accurate than standard VOC measurements for air quality impact.

How does coverage compare to other interior paints? 325-375 square feet per gallon puts it right in line with quality interior paints. Coverage depends on surface texture and porosity. First coat on new drywall typically hits the low end of the range.

Can this go directly over existing paint? Superior adhesion to aged alkyds means yes on properly prepped surfaces. Sand glossy surfaces to a dull finish first. The chemistry bonds to old oil-based paints better than most latex paints.

What certifications does this paint carry? MPI Approved Product #43, LEED 2009 IEQ Credit 4.2 & LEED v4 EQ Credit 2, CRGI Green Wise Certified Gold, CHPS compliant, CALGreen 2016 compliant, ARB 2007 SCM compliant, FDA Guidelines for Resinous & Polymeric Coatings. Manufactured in world’s first and only LEED Gold-certified paint manufacturing facility.