ASDA Matt emulsion

Roob65

To be honest I wouldn't even trust it as a mist coat - the last thing you would want to do with lovely new plaster would be to make a mistake. As I said earlier I had some of Wickes own label emulsion which I watered down - I'd had it for over a year and it was still perfect. It was a 10L bucket and was quite cheap from what I remember.

The only reason I went for the asda stuff was out of convenience - Asda is quite close and my only mode of transport is my (push)bike. I'll put up with the sweat and pain pedalling back from screwfix today :cool:

SandC

Is the consensus to use Wickes then - or a big brand such as Dulux or Crown? Is there much of a difference between the big brands and Wickes?

Roob65

My last 2 cents...
I've found 'own brand' paint from all the large DIY outlets - B&Q, Wickes, Homebase etc to be absolutely fine and i think its because they have a reputation to try and keep in the sector - asda and the like do not.

Alternatively yes go for a big brand paint like dulux/crown as you'll have plenty of comeback if its not up to scratch - I wouldn't say there is a huge difference between them and the DIY store 'own brands' but you will possibly get a wider colour range (don't believe the 'one coat', 'surface smoother' or 'specially designed for fresh plaster' type claims, just have a look at any of the trade forums).

I've used Leyland trade primers, gloss, enamels & emulsions and have never been let down - if I was going to make a recommendation it would be to go for that.
cheap brand-x paint is a false economy in terms of money and sometimes more importantly time.

I've certainly learned my lesson - the local council uplifted the asda stuff this morning haha! That's £4 I could have spent on beer!

xTheBritishLadyCx

There isn't really much of a difference at all, Wickes changed changed paint supplier over a year ago now and have the same supplier as B&Q's own brand paint - Ostendorf.

I've worked for Wickes for 3 years so if there's anything else you need, just ask x

mostly_harmless

Homebase's Home of Colour emulsion is very good, covers really well and is only £10.99 for 5L

Part number 777003 or add "h t t p : / / w w w ." to

homebase.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?langId=110&storeId=10151&partNumber=777003&c_3=3%7Ccat_14114949%7CInterior+Paint%7C14114976&c_2=2%7Ccat_16849219%7CPaint%7C14114949&c_1=1%7Ccategory_root%7CDecorating%7C16849219

Avoid their cheaper value range as it, like all other value paints, is a false economy.