Bridget Riley
Bridget Riley is a British painter known for tightly controlled abstract compositions that create optical movement through repeated lines, curves, shapes, and carefully calibrated color relationships.
Paint Type
Emulsion Paint
Emulsion paint is a common UK term for water-based wall and ceiling paint, usually made with acrylic or vinyl binder and formulated for a durable finish.
Emulsion paint surface compatibility
Emulsion paint works well on prepared drywall and fully dry plaster, though new, patched, or wallpapered areas may need a suitable primer or sealer.
| Surface | Compatibility | Preparation | Primer | Finish | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drywall | Excellent with a wall-and-ceiling formula | Repair defects, sand smooth, remove dust, and make sure joint compound is dry. | Seal new or patched drywall with a suitable primer before ordinary finish coats. | Choose the sheen for the room and cleaning needs. | — |
| Plaster | Excellent when fully dry | Let new plaster dry completely and remove dust or loose material. | Use the manufacturer's approved new-plaster sealer or first-coat method. | Apply the specified finish coats after the sealed surface dries. | — |
| Wallpaper | Good on suitable interior wallpaper after priming when required | Secure loose paper, repair damaged areas, and make sure the surface is clean and dry before decorating. | Use a wallcovering sealer or primer suited to the wallpaper and any exposed adhesive before applying the finish coat. | Apply controlled coats and allow the system to dry fully between applications. | — |
Sources: Dulux Matt Emulsion, Dulux new-plaster guidance, Dulux Easycare guidance, Crown Walls & Ceilings Emulsion, and Zinsser wallpaper guidance.
Painters who used emulsion paint
Browse PaintZeal painter profiles featuring artists who used emulsion paint, with examples of wall coatings, mixed-media work, and unconventional studio methods.
Lucia Di Luciano
Lucia Di Luciano is an Italian artist associated with Arte Programmata and mathematically structured geometric abstraction. Tate documents her 1964 painting Discontinuous Structural Articulation as black and white household emulsion paint on Masonite.
