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Which paint for good coverage?
Nynaeve
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We are moving out of our rented accommodation soon and need to put right a few marks on the wall and ceiling. I don't want to spend too much as we're doing this to get our deposit back, but I don't want to buy cheap white paint that's not going to cover the marks.
Which brands would you recommend? For example is wilkos/b&q paint as good as coverage as Dulux?
Which brands would you recommend? For example is wilkos/b&q paint as good as coverage as Dulux?
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Trade Dulux or Leyland Johnstone. I would avoid DIY Dulux, I suspect the formulation is different for easier application at the expense of opacity.Hi, we’ve had to remove your signature. If you’re not sure why please read the forum rules or email the forum team if you’re still unsure - MSE ForumTeam0
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I've found the Homebase Home of Colour white covers well and is reasonably priced.
http://www.homebase.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?langId=110&storeId=10151&partNumber=777003
They do also do a value one which, like all cheap paint, should be avoided as it's shockingly bad. Although it's good for mist coating plaster (probably because it's mostly water).0 -
my latest experience of dulux paint (from a diy warehouse) is that its very thin and needs several coats to cover marks. really disappointed as we always used dulux but the latest is !!!! and ive got 5l to use up.0
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Wickes emulsion or Johnsons one coat, does what it says on the tin.make the most of it, we are only here for the weekend.
and we will never, ever return.0 -
Johnsons or Leyland0
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my latest experience of dulux paint (from a diy warehouse) is that its very thin and needs several coats to cover marks. really disappointed as we always used dulux but the latest is !!!! and ive got 5l to use up.
basic rule , if it comes in a can with pretty pictures on it then it's diy, go for trade stuff ,much better, if the diy stuff was any good painters would use it all the time0 -
Trade emulsion tends to be thinnner than standard cans of paint as this is what professional decorators prefer, so you need to be aware of this. Best to buy a decent one coat paint and at this time of year there are usually good offers to be had on paint if you shop around.The bigger the bargain, the better I feel.
I should mention that there's only one of me, don't confuse me with others of the same name.0 -
Trade emulsion tends to be thinnner than standard cans of paint as this is what professional decorators prefer, so you need to be aware of this. Best to buy a decent one coat paint and at this time of year there are usually good offers to be had on paint if you shop around.
wrong - trade paint is thicker , it can be thinned down , dulux trade stuff is not the same as the dulux stuff you get in homebase0
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