But how exactly is it different from any other wall paint? ‘Distemper paint is an interior paint, made from natural ingredients like water, chalk, pigment and gelatine,' explains Michael.

This striking distemper paint colour is not for the faint-hearted ... walls or even combine them to create a unique accent wall that reflects your personality.

He shows us how to prime a wall and the specific pattern he uses to paint quickly and cleanly. He primes, then paints the perimeter of the wall first. Then he creates a V shape with the roller ...