Fired Earth colours offer inspiration for decorating schemes built around natural materials, earthy tones and contrasting accents. For customers choosing colour-matched spray paint, a Fired Earth reference can help coordinate furniture, fittings and decorative details with a wider interior scheme. Once the colour is chosen, the paint type and finish should suit the surface and […]
Fired Earth colours offer inspiration for decorating schemes built around natural materials, earthy tones and contrasting accents.
For customers choosing colour-matched spray paint, a Fired Earth reference can help coordinate furniture, fittings and decorative details with a wider interior scheme. Once the colour is chosen, the paint type and finish should suit the surface and intended use.
Fired Earth began in 1983, selling terracotta floor tiles from a farm in Oxfordshire.
The business expanded into other products for the home, including paint and bathrooms, while retaining its interest in craftsmanship, texture and natural materials.
Its paint collections draw inspiration from sources including art, nature and architecture. These influences connect its colours with the materials and surroundings that form part of a finished room.
The collection includes pale neutrals, earthy shades, pastels and stronger accent colours.
Individual names often reflect the inspiration behind a shade. For example, Taos House takes its name from the adobe buildings of New Mexico, while Hesper is inspired by the Blue Hesper Palm.
These stories can provide a starting point for a scheme, but the best choice depends on the room itself: its light, materials, furnishings and the effect you want to achieve.
Use the complete Fired Earth colour name, together with any reference shown on your tin, colour card or specification.
Keep the original spelling and any additional wording when selecting your shade. If you are coordinating with existing paintwork, check the label rather than relying on memory or a photograph of the room.
Fired Earth references belong to its own colour collection. An online conversion to RAL, British Standard or NCS may suggest a nearby shade, but it should not automatically be treated as an exact equivalent.
A colour scheme can extend beyond the walls. Furniture, shelving and selected fittings can either blend into the surrounding decoration or introduce a contrasting feature.
Possible approaches include:
Earthy combinations: pairing warm colours with timber, terracotta or stone.
Tonal schemes: using related lighter and darker shades across separate items.
Contrasting details: giving an individual piece of furniture a stronger colour.
Coordinated accessories: repeating a colour in smaller details around the room.
These are design ideas rather than guarantees of product suitability. A wooden cupboard, metal fitting and plastic accessory may each need different preparation and paint systems.
Assess a physical colour sample alongside the materials that will surround it. Tiles, flooring, fabrics and neighbouring paintwork can all influence how a shade appears.
Look at the sample in daylight and under your usual evening lighting. Screen images are useful for browsing, but remain an approximate guide.
The finish also affects appearance. Matt, satin and gloss surfaces reflect light differently, so a smooth painted fitting may look different from a textured wall even when both use the same colour target.
No. Your Spray Paints supplies its own paint colour-matched to Fired Earth references. It is not original Fired Earth paint.
The formulation, sheen, application instructions and performance belong to the Your Spray Paints product selected. Fired Earth’s branded finishes and product claims do not transfer to a colour-matched coating.
Choose your paint according to the surface, exposure and required finish. For kitchen doors, radiators or other demanding applications, check the selected product’s suitability before ordering.
If you are matching existing paintwork, test the proposed paint alongside it first. Differences in age, wear, texture or sheen can leave a touch-up visible.
Choose your Fired Earth colour from our listed range, then select the available paint type, finish and quantity suitable for your project.
Use the full colour name when making your selection and follow the preparation and application instructions for your chosen paint system.
Browse our Fired Earth colour range to choose your colour and paint options.
Fired Earth is a trademark of its respective owner. Your Spray Paints is independent of Fired Earth. References identify the colours being matched.
No. Conventional activated 2K aerosols normally contain a separate hardener that is released before use. Your Spray Paints 2K ADC is a non-isocyanate system and does not have an internal hardener vial, so it is important to check which type of 2K product you have ordered.
This depends on the exact products, whether the existing coating has fully cured and their chemical compatibility. Applying a strong solvent-based coating over an incompatible or insufficiently cured finish may cause lifting, wrinkling or another reaction. Check the technical information and test a small area first.
No. Some 2K coloured paints are designed as direct-finish coatings and do not require a separate lacquer. Basecoat systems normally require a compatible clear lacquer, while other finishes may use lacquer for additional protection or a particular appearance. Follow the instructions for the selected paint system.
Always read the product label, instructions and Safety Data Sheet before use. Aerosol paints contain flammable materials and produce airborne mist and vapour, so suitable ventilation, protective clothing, gloves, eye protection and respiratory protection may be required. Keep aerosols away from heat, sparks and other ignition sources.
Conventional isocyanate-containing 2K paints require specialist controls. When sprayed, they can produce an invisible mist capable of causing occupational asthma. They should only be sprayed in an appropriate controlled environment using the respiratory and exposure controls specified by the Health and Safety Executive.
Non-isocyanate 2K ADC does not carry the same isocyanate risk, but it remains a solvent-containing paint product and must still be used in accordance with its instructions and Safety Data Sheet.
Use our quick help tool to identify the most appropriate paint system before you order.
Once the paint system is chosen, find your colour and select the required finish.
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| Preparation | Clean, degrease and lightly key |
| Primer | Etch Primer for bare metal (optional if painted) |
| Topcoat | 1K Poly Synthetic or 1K QAD Enamel (2K ADC also option) |
| Protection | Clear lacquer recommended for outdoor durability |
Tip: For best results, key lightly after primer cures.
ABS/PVC (most household plastics)
| Preparation | Degrease and lightly scuff the surface |
| Primer | Plastic Adhesion Primer recommended |
| Topcoat | 1K Poly Synthetic or 2K ADC |
| Outdoors | Clear lacquer improves UV resistance and longevity |
Tip: Smooth plastics rely on primer for adhesion — skipping it often causes peeling.
PP/PE (Difficult Plastics)
| Preparation | Clean thoroughly; avoid aggressive sanding |
| Primer | Strong Adhesion Plastic Primer essential |
| Topcoat | 1K Poly Synthetic or 2K ADC |
| Testing | Always test adhesion before full application |
Tip: If paint scratches off easily without primer, the plastic is usually PP or PE.
| Preparation | Sand smooth and seal with wood sealer |
| Primer | High-build primer optional for MDF types |
| Topcoat | 1K Cellulose |
| Outdoors | Ultra Clear lacquer recommended for moisture protection |
Tip: Light key between coats gives a smoother, longer-lasting finish.
| Preparation | Clean, dry and remove loose material |
| Primer | Masonry or sealing primer recommended |
| Topcoat | 1K QAD Enamel |
| Coverage | Porous surfaces may require extra coats |
Tip: Masonry absorbs paint quickly — allow longer drying time between coats.
| Preparation | Degrease thoroughly; do not sand |
| Primer | Plastic primer recommended |
| Topcoat | 1K Poly Synthetic |
| Protection | Ultra Clear lacquer improves scratch resistance |
Tip: Also perform a testing piece before full application.
| Preparation | Clean, degrease and sand appropriately |
| Primer | Epoxy & 2K HB primer as required |
| Topcoat | Basecoat matched to colour |
| Protection | 2K Clearcoat |
Tip: Always check the recommendations for each substrate and do not use epoxy and etch primer together.
| Surface Type | Unusual, mixed or specialist material |
| Risk | Incorrect paint choice may cause adhesion failure |
| Recommendation | Technical advice required before purchase |
| Next Step | Contact our Technical Services team |
Tip: If your project involves chemicals, composites, heat, solvents or industrial use, specialist guidance ensures the correct system is used first time.
| Preparation | Clean, degrease and lightly key |
| Primer | Etch Primer for bare metal (optional if painted) |
| Topcoat | 1K Poly Synthetic or 1K QAD Enamel (2K ADC also option) |
| Protection | Clear lacquer recommended for outdoor durability |
Tip: For best results, key lightly after primer cures.
ABS/PVC (most household plastics)
| Preparation | Degrease and lightly scuff the surface |
| Primer | Plastic Adhesion Primer recommended |
| Topcoat | 1K Poly Synthetic or 2K ADC |
| Outdoors | Clear lacquer improves UV resistance and longevity |
Tip: Smooth plastics rely on primer for adhesion — skipping it often causes peeling.
PP/PE (Difficult Plastics)
| Preparation | Clean thoroughly; avoid aggressive sanding |
| Primer | Strong Adhesion Plastic Primer essential |
| Topcoat | 1K Poly Synthetic or 2K ADC |
| Testing | Always test adhesion before full application |
Tip: If paint scratches off easily without primer, the plastic is usually PP or PE.
| Preparation | Sand smooth and seal with wood sealer |
| Primer | High-build primer optional for MDF types |
| Topcoat | 1K Cellulose |
| Outdoors | Ultra Clear lacquer recommended for moisture protection |
Tip: Light key between coats gives a smoother, longer-lasting finish.
| Preparation | Clean, dry and remove loose material |
| Primer | Masonry or sealing primer recommended |
| Topcoat | 1K QAD Enamel |
| Coverage | Porous surfaces may require extra coats |
Tip: Masonry absorbs paint quickly — allow longer drying time between coats.
| Preparation | Degrease thoroughly; do not sand |
| Primer | Plastic primer recommended |
| Topcoat | 1K Poly Synthetic |
| Protection | Ultra Clear lacquer improves scratch resistance |
Tip: Also perform a testing piece before full application.
| Preparation | Clean, degrease and sand appropriately |
| Primer | Epoxy & 2K HB primer as required |
| Topcoat | Basecoat matched to colour |
| Protection | 2K Clearcoat |
Tip: Always check the recommendations for each substrate and do not use epoxy and etch primer together.
| Surface Type | Unusual, mixed or specialist material |
| Risk | Incorrect paint choice may cause adhesion failure |
| Recommendation | Technical advice required before purchase |
| Next Step | Contact our Technical Services team |
Tip: If your project involves chemicals, composites, heat, solvents or industrial use, specialist guidance ensures the correct system is used first time.