Rooter
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F&B is 3 for 2 at homebase, be quick. Its about 55 quid a tin of the equiv dulux (which is BOGOF and 19 quid each at wickes currently)
Guess what rooter used! Yup, dulux.
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F&B is 3 for 2 at homebase, be quick. Its about 55 quid a tin of the equiv dulux (which is BOGOF and 19 quid each at wickes currently)
Guess what rooter used! Yup, dulux.
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vkurup
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Is F&B worth the look? Whats the verdict?
Rooter
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Overpriced because its trendy. Its paint for gods sake, find a colour you like and use it (Dulux, crown, homebase or B&Q own etc etc). I really rate the Dulux endurance (Washable) paint as Fred decided to do some art on it, straight off with a wet cloth and no marks left. Its a bit thicker than the standard dulux which makes it harder work to apply (by roller or brush).
Rooter
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My first project of the new house is just about finished, few small jobs left. Turns out i should have been a Plasterer, joiner, floor fitter, Plumber, electrician and decorator! Doesn't look too shabby even if i do say so myself!
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vkurup
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Good work... what is ur availability to do some work for us this spring.. West Hill (all 3Ws) is about 5 mins drive, so you can always nip off to 'get some parts'... I can do design but I am no good at gentle work like plastering..
PS: For what it is worth, I would have boxed that waste pipe from the sink to make it more trendy..
Rooter
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i considered it, along with sinking it in the floor. its staying like it is!!
JustOne
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I would say to all decorators that there's nothing wrong with Dulux paint. Crown however is useless and I avoid it at all costs.
Trade paint is generally thinner and thus harder to apply (for amateurs). It also generally has a higher opacity so can be diluted so the tradespersom can make a greater profit. I don't dilute anything that doesn't have to be diluted. Some paints. for example Sikkens, will start going firm really quickly so you practically have to add a bit of spirits just to keep the paint moving but too much and you're going to ruin the quality of coat you're putting on.
Right now happy to undercoat with an oil based undercoat (two coats) and use a decent waterbased gloss (two coats) after a light rub on the undercoat for keying purposes. Nothing wrong with a waterbased undercoat IF the surface is really well prepped first.
Trade paint is generally thinner and thus harder to apply (for amateurs). It also generally has a higher opacity so can be diluted so the tradespersom can make a greater profit. I don't dilute anything that doesn't have to be diluted. Some paints. for example Sikkens, will start going firm really quickly so you practically have to add a bit of spirits just to keep the paint moving but too much and you're going to ruin the quality of coat you're putting on.
Right now happy to undercoat with an oil based undercoat (two coats) and use a decent waterbased gloss (two coats) after a light rub on the undercoat for keying purposes. Nothing wrong with a waterbased undercoat IF the surface is really well prepped first.
Golfmmad
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Gloss! I thought you didn't like gloss James. I like the Dulux brilliant white water based eggshell finish. Looks so smooth!
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Dellboy
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F&B paint is over priced for what you get, one thing to remember if you do go with it, buy enough paint to finish the job, as you often get a shade or two difference in the tins. Over the years I have had this happen a good few times, and the really annoying thing is they won't change it and even if they did you cant be sure which one is the right one !!
Also the W/B eggshell & gloss (which in fact isn't a true water based paint) can take a long time to dry, have had a kitchen take over 30hrs to be fully dry enough to rub down and second coat.
Johnstones do a very good colour match, but it is only a colour match and they can't guarantee a 100% match.
Dellboy
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Have to disagree with a couple of things, Dulux used to be a good drop of paint, but has gone down hill so much its all most not worth the money or effort, Crown as well has gone down hill, but would still use some of the emulsions.
Trade paint is not thinner, infact it's thicker than retail, yes it does have a higher opacity, but as to watering down to make a greater profit !! not a lot of profit in paint at all.
Since Crown took over Dulux the quality of both has gone down hill sadly thats why I tend to stay away from them now, better paint out there at the same price.
When using oil based paint, I would stay away from adding to much White Spirits as it can and will change the make up of the paint and finish, so thats why I only add Owatrol to oil paint,
SocketRocket
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My Son in Law offered to paper our hall and landing while we were away but I forgot to leave him the key. He managed to do it through the letterbox though.
EDIT: Should have explained he is a Gynaecologist.
EDIT: Should have explained he is a Gynaecologist.
