Value for money paint

glaw5

Hi, we've had some work done in the house and are now just about to paint half of our extension (it's not a huge room). We're thinking of painting it neutral/magnolia.

Have heard about cheap paint being false economy because you end up putting more coats on than more expensive paint.

Just wondering if anyone has any recommendations on the best value for money paint to go for?

Thanks in advance for any help

Savvy_Spender_South

Homebase mix in store emulsion, not the cheapest but for pastel neutrals like you are suggesting, plenty good enough at a good price. Use the HB 15% voucher on the home page here plus Nectar points this Bank Holiday weekend

keystone

Dulux Trade Vinyl. Matt, Soft Sheen, Silk whichever finish you need. Best VFM there is.

Cheers

phill99

We always use Macphersons which is the trade arm of Crown. Available from decorators merchants. Good value and covers well.

Brallaqueen

My dad likes Focus own brand - we used it in my flat (Placid which is a delicious creamy white) and he was quite impressed. Then he used crown duckegg blue, and cursed a bit, so I guess that one didn't go down well

McKneff

From a decorator of 40 odd years, Johnsones paint is far superior to Dulux.
Im the OH so not too sure of the spelling. Dulux white fades/yellows faster than any other paint.

It is false economy to buy cheap paint,

avantra

B&Q Trade Magnolia matt in a 10L tin, about £23ish last time I used it.

It is thick and creamy.

P.S

We used Dulux Trade vinyl matt as well for one of the bedrooms but this was double the price and frankly almost the same consistency.

pink_princess

Id have to second savvy spender souths opinion ,homebases paints are very good value,their bathroom and kitchen range are way better and less smelly than the top brands .

Antispam

Another one for Johnsons, great paint there gloss is best gloss I have used including other brands

sly666

I have noticed emulsion paint seems to have got far worse in recent years.
Its taking me several coats to cover the walls evenly even with Dulux Matt white.
It seems to take far longer to dry than it used to, and once dry dissolves if you wipe it with a wet cloth turning the cloth white.
It also gives off less smell when drying which makes me think they have taken out more of the oils and solvents, most likely for enviromental nonsense reasons!

I notice the "trade" paint is far more expensive. Can anyone tell me the difference in this paint?
I'm wondering if i should stop messing about and just get the Trade paint as i've got a whole 4 bed house to do!

avantra

sly666 wrote: »

I have noticed emulsion paint seems to have got far worse in recent years.
Its taking me several coats to cover the walls evenly even with Dulux Matt white.
It seems to take far longer to dry than it used to, and once dry dissolves if you wipe it with a wet cloth turning the cloth white.
It also gives off less smell when drying which makes me think they have taken out more of the oils and solvents, most likely for enviromental nonsense reasons!

I notice the "trade" paint is far more expensive. Can anyone tell me the difference in this paint?
I'm wondering if i should stop messing about and just get the Trade paint as i've got a whole 4 bed house to do!

Many treads about this point here in MSE, search and you shall find.
In short:

Trade paint= thicker more pigments and can be diluted to your choice of consistency

Non trade : mixed to a medium consistency, less pigments and can be applied straight out of the tin.

And then there is the value rubbish where more water than paint is being sold , water is cheap after all.