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The world’s mattest, flattest, black paint
The world’s mattest, flattest, black paint
BLACK 1.0 beta in use
The world’s mattest, flattest, black paint
The world’s mattest, flattest, black paint
The world’s mattest, flattest, black paint
The world’s mattest, flattest, black paint
BLACK 1.0 beta in use
The world’s mattest, flattest, black paint
The world’s mattest, flattest, black paint

BLACK 2.0 - The world’s mattest, flattest, black paint by Stuart Semple

BLACK 2.0The world’s mattest, flattest, black paintby Stuart Semple

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Black 2.0 is a superflat, light-eating black that goes on almost anything, does what you need it to do, and is just a really lovely paint to paint with.

It dilutes into a drawing ink. It primes before Black 4.0. It goes into an airbrush. It sticks to things it has no business sticking to and smells like black cherry.

Thousands of artists helped make this. This was the first all in one super-matte-black paint. Their work, their feedback, their obsession with getting it right and it's so good that we will keep offering it.

BLACK 2.0 by Stuart Semple

"It is important to note: this is not the blackest black in the world. It is however a better black than the blackest black in the world, as it is actually usable by artists."

How to use it

Nothing complicated. Use it like a paint. Brush, roller, or thin with water to spray. Two coats on porous surfaces, primed first with PVA. Thin further to create ink-like flows or dyes with little colour loss. Share what you make with #ShareTheBlack.

The void is ready. What you put in it is up to you.

Tech spec

  • ●  Highly pigmented superflat matte acrylic paint
  • ●  Unique co-polymer binder holds more pigment than any other acrylic
  • ●  State-of-the-art mattifiers reduce light reflection to near zero
  • ●  Exceptional coverage and adhesion, even on shiny surfaces
  • ●  Covers approximately 2m x 2m per bottle
  • ●  Dilutes 20% as a primer, 50% as a drawing ink
  • ●  Works in an airbrush when thinned with water
  • ●  Top class lightfastness
  • ●  Non-toxic. Black cherry scented. Cold to the touch.
  • ●  Porous surfaces should be sealed with PVA first
  • ●  Ships worldwide
  • ●  Not available to Anish Kapoor

Download the TDS / User Guide (PDF)

Handmade by artists in England. Share your work with #ShareTheBlack

Getting your hands dirty

Black 2.0 by Stuart Semple was the first premixed matt black paint, and it's still incredible. It sticks to almost anything, so it's the undercoat to use under Black 4.0. Thin it and it becomes an amazing matte black drawing ink. And it's great on walls, which makes it the best black for interiors.

What's the difference between Black 2.0 and Black 4.0?
Black 4.0 absorbs more light, 99.6%, for the void effect. Black 2.0 absorbs a bit less but gives an ultra-flat finish with no surface reflection at all.
How do I use it?
Use it like a paint, with a brush or roller, or thin it with water to spray. Do two coats on porous surfaces, sealed first with PVA.
Can I paint walls with it?
Yes, it's great on walls and the best of the blacks for interiors. Roll or brush it on. It's made for inside, not outdoors.
Why is it the best primer for Black 4.0?
It gives a matte base that helps Black 4.0 stick and makes the most of its void effect on smooth or shiny surfaces. Paint Black 2.0, let it dry, then add Black 4.0 in thin coats.
Can I make ink from it or airbrush it?
Yes. Dilute it with up to 50% water and it makes a lovely matte black drawing ink. Dilute it 25% with water for an undercoat wash. For airbrushing, thin it with up to 40% water.
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