Is Dulux Light and Space Absolute White too dazzling?

LlamaKarma

Hi - about to paint my loft...
I would like it to be a true white. I've already been through millions of testers when choosing my hall & stairs paints recently so I'd like some advice so I don't have to buy so many this time!

I do quite like Dulux White Chiffon but I wondered if the L&S Absolute White could be better. I am concerned though that it could be so reflective that it would be annoying in a bedroom??

planetclaire70

We have Dulux White Chiffon in our living room and it's not a true white - it's more of a creamy white.

LlamaKarma

Thanks, I think you may be right. Can anyone suggest a true white, preferably from Dulux as my decorator likes to get Dulux Trade paint..

planetclaire70

Bog standard brilliant matt white?

McKneff

A professional decorator prefers Dulux........wow.
he must be the only one.
Dulux is very nice white but it doesnt stay white for very long.

LlamaKarma

What would be your recommendation McKneff - if not Dulux?

McKneff

Johnsons, My OH was a decorator for 40 odd years, he alwasy says that Dulux White ended up creamy in a very short time so stopped using it early on in his career.

sillywilly

I agree that Dulux white is not great.

Swear by B&Q undercoat and satin for woodwork though - does not yellow at all.

Also used Crown white from B&Q for some rooms and ceilings - again doesn't yellow.

It is also really good for mist coats if you have to do such things.

B&Q are currently doing 10 Litres for a tenner. Would also recommend Wilkinsons white matt. Think its £4 for 5 litres.