Any decorators - paint quality, Dulux worth it?

elfmay

Can any paint 'experts' out there advise me? Not a big fan of dulux tbh, but do love the crown 'indulgence' range and Laura Ashley paint. Used both quite a lot and just love the finish and colours. But they are a little pricey, is there a cheaper version I can buy that gives the same finish?

(btw, I'm a 'matt' gal, not to keen on sheen! )

jaxxy00

My mum swears by Wilkinsons own brand paint and wil not use any other. Ive used it too and found it to be very good quality and to be honest its probably too thick so i always add some water. Its almost like jelly if you know what i mean because it is so thick.

I know youre not after colours but for anyone who is they do a fair range of colours.

peediedj

get glidden,we sell 100,s of litres of glidden and no-one has ever complained,and its made by dulux,but cheaper

mrbell

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from mrbell

Steve_xx wrote: »

It's about coverabiliy really. Years ago, Which? used to recommend B&Q paint. Not sure what the stance is nowadays. Dulux didn't used to fair especially well in their tests, considering its premium.

The question to be asking is "what is the pigment load", as this will give you a better idea of the coverability.

http://www.neverpaintagain.co.uk/article/FAQ-paint

Eagle_1

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Valley's_girl

I agree with Jaxxy I have just used wilko's own make paint in my kitchen and have found it great.
Ally x