What the difference between trade paints and paints bought in...

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Homebase, b&Q, Brewers for instance

I got a quote for Dulux Jasmine white from Brewers thinking it would be cheaper than the above quoted companies, is was not. The assistant said trade was better as the distance covered was far greater and it was a better quality paint. So is it worth paying the extra for it in the long run? Price for 10ltr matt was quoted as £67.95 via two 5ltr tins in Homebase £55.98!

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Poppycat

I know some trade paint tends to be thicker and thus can be thinned down and last longer. We use trade paint for the render on our house last year

thebaldwindowfitter

i dont think there is any difference in dulux /crown emulsions but gloss paint there does seem to be

Poppycat

I know the weathershield stuff is much thicker than what B&Q sell, and its around same price if you go to Dulux centre.

Noel80

Check the back (or front) of the tins. How much coverage do you get? Trade paints will be around 16m2 to 17m2 per litre for emulsion. The retail ones will often be around 12m2 to 14m2.

Please note my "m2" means "square metre".

You get better opacity too. Plus you can play around with the trade paints more. I.e. adding water etc. They are 'better'. You get what you pay for but the retail ones are fine to use. Bit like Regatta and Berghaus clothing etc (for you outdoor types).

I'm not convinced that B&Q Dulux Trade is the same that I get in the Dulux Centre either.

Considering how long you have paint on a wall etc then even the most expensive paints are still cheap imo.

headpin

Usually the trade paints (and some more expesive own brands, Laura Ashley for instance) have better and more pigment than your average “DIY” paints. They will cover a larger area and have better density, thus meaning you use less. The downside is that as they are for the professional decorator they sometimes they are slightly more difficult to apply and get a decent finish.

nickj_2

trade paint are made to be thinned if required - diy store paint inc dulux are made to use staight from the tin
if you can get it go for dulux trade - far superior than diy stuff