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I buy paint regularly and believe Dulux is slightly better quality than that of some other manufacturers or own brand paints . It may be more expensive but I believe coverage is better . It always seemed a bit pointless to pay a decorator and then try skimp on the cost of paint . What is your paint brand of choice. |
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over a year ago
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The constant change in eu or bs laws /rules means paint is constantly changing in usage , appearance and finish and no one manufacturer can claim to be the best ,..
Valspar is a newish brand I've been using and the emulsion by far the easiest to use and covers immensely however there satin white finish for wood is terrible compared to dulux and ronseal primer/undercoat is amazing ..
All of these are water based x  |
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over a year ago
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It's only as good as the undercoat and then that's only as good as the prep work! Most pepole including cheap quotes of decorators skimp on this bit... Because it's the most time consuming |
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"Just looking at paint today, struggling to find a non yellowing white gloss. The last one lasted about 3 months  "
. I had new doors fitted in one of my houses recently and the contrast between the newly painted doors and the frames really stood out . Both clouds were meant to be white . The frames noe look more like a light yellow . |
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I like Dulux which seems to go on easily and gives a lovely finish.
For painting doors and furniture I use Annie Sloan chalk paint which is so easy to use and looks gorgeous  |
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over a year ago
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"Farrow and Ball! The Rolls Royce of paints. "
I concur with this used this on my external doors what a excellent finish, good coverage and very easy to apply. Well worth the extra few quid
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Suprised only been mentioned once but one of the oldest and still if not the best its in the top 2, but you cant go far wrong with crown paints, a company doesnt stay around for aslong as they have for nothing. |
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By *ohn_d57Man
over a year ago
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"Just looking at paint today, struggling to find a non yellowing white gloss. The last one lasted about 3 months "
try the dulux liquid gloss never use the none drip gloss paint or the one coat paint there the ones that yellow quick |
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"Just looking at paint today, struggling to find a non yellowing white gloss. The last one lasted about 3 months "
try water based it wont yellow oil based does especially if the substrate is in a dark room or gets no light |
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Gliddens is Dulux 'contractors' brand but in my experience Dulux and Crown will both give good results, trouble is nowadays most paints are not very good, the don't flow off the brush well because they have been made 'safe'
I would say avoid the budget brands like the plauge they save money on the pigment as that's the expensive bit of production so coverage is poor.
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"Gliddens is Dulux 'contractors' brand but in my experience Dulux and Crown will both give good results, trouble is nowadays most paints are not very good, the don't flow off the brush well because they have been made 'safe'
I would say avoid the budget brands like the plauge they save money on the pigment as that's the expensive bit of production so coverage is poor.
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. I usually buy Dulux Trade . It may be a bit more expensive but hopefully slightly better quality . The true test is what the end result looks like in five years time , especially exterior paints where there is lots of sun. |
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I run a commercial interiors business and we spend about £20k a year on paint. We only use Dulux Trade paint which anyone can buy from Dulux Decorator Centres around the country. It's a bit more expensive but it's opacity is far superior to any other paint so it covers with less coats. That's means less paint used so overall it is cheaper. But don't buy the Dulux paint from the diy stores... its not the same as Dulux Trade paint cos it's watered down. |
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By *jandjbCouple
over a year ago
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"f&b paint most painter wouldnt touch it doesnt cover as well n too expensive "
I concur.
My cousin works for Johnstones and they will mix up any colour (f&b included) and the paint is so easy to use, covers well and lasts incredibly well.  |
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"I run a commercial interiors business and we spend about £20k a year on paint. We only use Dulux Trade paint which anyone can buy from Dulux Decorator Centres around the country. It's a bit more expensive but it's opacity is far superior to any other paint so it covers with less coats. That's means less paint used so overall it is cheaper. But don't buy the Dulux paint from the diy stores... its not the same as Dulux Trade paint cos it's watered down."
Dulux diamond matt is excellent. |
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"I run a commercial interiors business and we spend about £20k a year on paint. We only use Dulux Trade paint which anyone can buy from Dulux Decorator Centres around the country. It's a bit more expensive but it's opacity is far superior to any other paint so it covers with less coats. That's means less paint used so overall it is cheaper. But don't buy the Dulux paint from the diy stores... its not the same as Dulux Trade paint cos it's watered down.
Dulux diamond matt is excellent. "
. Quite good value at £32 for five litres . Worth paying the extra for . |
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