Best Value/Quality Paint

Kazbah

Hi all,

I want to paint a few rooms just a neutral paint colour. I bought really cheap Atlantic Homecare own brand paint before and it took about 10 coats to get rid of the patchy effect so it was a total false economy. I'm not painting over any mad colours. Fairly neutal yellows, creams etc.
I want to get the best quality paint I can for as little money as possible. Also will need cream gloss and white ceiling paint. What is people's opinion on brands?

Thanks,
Kaz

jack of all

In my experience you've got to avoid own brand paints, in the main they are of lower quality; it's just not worth taking a chance on it. Stick to the brand leaders like Fleetwood, Dulux, Crown etc. Very often they do discounts and offers on paint at certain times of the year. Also, paint stores may be able to mix up a colour for you (in particular light, neutral colours) using a cheap while emulsion base and this can work out very cost effective. A good paint store can give you advice on this and this has certainly been my experience. Any retailer worth its salt now must look after the customer.

louis346789

I bought paint recently from Colourtrend factory in Celbridge. Really good quality , fresh and good coverage. Price was reasonable.

Kazbah

Ok thanks guys I really thought that the big brands would be making some of the own brand paint under different labels. Thanks for the advice.

Sleipnir

Crown is about the best for coverage I find.
Although I tend to go for Farrow & Ball if I can but it's expensive so not for everywhere.

jack of all

I would second Colortrend, probably better than Crown or Dulux, but it does cost more per litre than the rest, but worth it for intensive use areas in my opinion.

slavetothegrind

the brother is a painter and reckons dulux have thinned their paint recently:eek:

Farrow and ball is overpriced and unnecessary, bring the colour to a decent paintstore and they wil mix it with good quality fleetwood or similar.

40701085

slavetothegrind wrote: »

the brother is a painter and reckons dulux have thinned their paint recently:eek:

Farrow and ball is overpriced and unnecessary, bring the colour to a decent paintstore and they wil mix it with good quality fleetwood or similar.

I second the comment on F&B - its a terrible waste of money.

Best paint I've used is from Fired Earth - very expensive but definitely worth it - one coat and you're done.

Sleipnir

slavetothegrind wrote: »

bring the colour to a decent paintstore and they wil mix it with good quality fleetwood or similar.

It's never turns out quite as it's supposed to.

slavetothegrind

Sleipnir wrote: »

It's never turns out quite as it's supposed to.

Honey you never told me you posted on boards!:D:D:D

Sleipnir

slavetothegrind wrote: »

Honey you never told me you posted on boards!:D:D:D

Please don't send me back to the paint shop again sweetheart, I can't take it any more. It's close enough, can't we just put it on wall?

Kazbah

FYI they were selling 10L of Fleetwood designer shades for €30 in B&Q

Murdec

Colourtrend would be the best out there overall in my opinion. It is not cheap but you pay for what you get. As mentioned , fleetwood , dulux , crown and even johnstones all over a high grade , high opacity vinyl matt which is what you need for good coverage

chidorisai

Hi,

I am would like to re-launch this thread as I have the choice between Dulux and Crown for a place and I heard that Dulux thinned this paint.

Could somebody confirm ?

mad m

chidorisai wrote: »

Hi,

I am would like to re-launch this thread as I have the choice between Dulux and Crown for a place and I heard that Dulux thinned this paint.

Could somebody confirm ?

How can we confirm they have thinned their paint. Its probably a different process they are using to make it. Colourtrend is 100% acrylic afaik, it will have great coverage, and if you need to touch it up later on it wont flash.

I bought weathershield recently, years ago when you were pouring it out of bucket it was very thick and the whole lot would nearly come of bucket. Now its fairly loose, but I thought it still had the same coverage.

chidorisai

Mad,

Thanks for the reply,
I am asking that because two painter told me that they stop using dulux because it require 3 coats instead of 2 with Crown and they can see that dulux thinned the paint.

dodzy

Interior Paint League Table
Colourtrend - Premiership
Dulux/Crown - Conference league.

Pay the extra few bob for the colourtrend. You will not regret it.

mloc123

dodzy wrote: »

Interior Paint League Table
Colourtrend - Premiership
Dulux/Crown - Conference league.

Pay the extra few bob for the colourtrend. You will not regret it.

Or pay a bit extra again for F&B... I hate painting but I have to admit it makes it a much more enjoyable task.

dodzy

mloc123 wrote: »

Or pay a bit extra again for F&B... I hate painting but I have to admit it makes it a much more enjoyable task.

I've used both many times. Typically, customers will have chosen that in advance and it's great to work with. But if someone asks for a recommendation, I honestly can't pick one over the other in terms of opacity and ease of application, so in that case, acolourtrend & few quid saved for the punter.

mel.b

chidorisai wrote: »

Mad,

Thanks for the reply,
I am asking that because two painter told me that they stop using dulux because it require 3 coats instead of 2 with Crown and they can see that dulux thinned the paint.

I recently had my house painted and used a combination of Dulux and Colourtrend. The Dulux needed 3 coats (the kitchen paint one), whereas the colour trend only needed two coats. I find the colour trend easier to wipe marks off than the the Dulux also. In the future, although it's more expensive I'll be sticking to Colourtrend for interior paints.

Lex Luthor

mel.b wrote: »

I recently had my house painted and used a combination of Dulux and Colourtrend. The Dulux needed 3 coats (the kitchen paint one), whereas the colour trend only needed two coats. I find the colour trend easier to wipe marks off than the the Dulux also. In the future, although it's more expensive I'll be sticking to Colourtrend for interior paints.

Colortrend only for me now aswell

chidorisai

Thx for the feedback.
so if i resume :
First choice: F&B/Colourtrend
Second :Dulux/Crown

dodzy

chidorisai wrote: »

Thx for the feedback.
so if i resume :
First choice: F&B/Colourtrend
Second :Dulux/Crown

Forget Second. Either of the top 2 will be perfect. In addition, it's something that you typically do that will last years before you get the urge to change. Spend the extra - you won't regret it.

Had good experience with Dulux trade, but avoid their washable/durable range (had to use 4 coats, admittedly in dark colours)

mad m

mel.b wrote: »

I recently had my house painted and used a combination of Dulux and Colourtrend. The Dulux needed 3 coats (the kitchen paint one), whereas the colour trend only needed two coats. I find the colour trend easier to wipe marks off than the the Dulux also. In the future, although it's more expensive I'll be sticking to Colourtrend for interior paints.

That was always the case with the Kitchens/Bathrooms paint. Whatever is in it always took more than 2 coats.

prospect

I have been using only Fleetwood recently, purchased from their place on the Canal at Inchicore. Good paint, well priced.

hexosan

Any one got the prices for F&B v colourtrend vs dulex / Crown

Peppa Cig

hexosan wrote: »

Any one got the prices for F&B v colourtrend vs dulex / Crown

Spent 28e on 1L of Colourtrend Historic Eggshell finish this week. Nice paint but expensive. Not sure how it compares in price but still feckibg expensive!

jack of all

The Colortrend eggshell is a lovely finish, looks great on furniture and interior joinery. Last time I bought Colortrend interior emulsion for walls it was around €110 for 10 litres, tinted using a light base. Dark colours will cost more as a darker (more pigmented) base is required. I could have done the same job with Dulux/ Crown paint for probably €30- 50 less, a big difference but I was using this to paint hall, stairs and landing so labour was my biggest "expense" and wanted to use the best paint I could afford. If doing a light traffic area like a bedroom I would probably use a Dulux/ Crown to save a few bob, but there's not much in it if you value your time and want something that lasts well.

mad m

MRCB had a few tins of F&B 50% off. It looked like a colour was mixed and wasnt wanted. Havent a clue what colour they are but might be of interest to someone.

dodzy

hexosan wrote: »

Any one got the prices for F&B v colourtrend vs dulex / Crown

5 ltr prices (approx):

F&B - €85
CT - €64
Dulux €40

Mrtayto27

dodzy wrote: »

5 ltr prices (approx):

F&B - €85
CT - €64
Dulux €40

For which products, last time I bought a 5 litre of Colortrend mid sheen it cost me 85 euros, that's a big jump from 64 euros

jack of all

Mrtayto27 wrote: »

For which products, last time I bought a 5 litre of Colortrend mid sheen it cost me 85 euros, that's a big jump from 64 euros

Depends on how dark a shade of colour the Colortrend is, the darker the colour the darker the tin of base that must be used before tinting and they charge accordingly. The "cheapest" colours are white, off-white tints and any that use a light base.

dodzy

Mrtayto27 wrote: »

For which products, last time I bought a 5 litre of Colortrend mid sheen it cost me 85 euros, that's a big jump from 64 euros

You were robbed.

€64 - €70 max depending on your colour choice. As jack has pointed out, more tint will push you nearer the €70 mark.

MIN2511

Hallo all!

Looking to paint the apartment, different painters have different preference and the latest is Woodies own brand paint.
Does anyone have any idea if this is decent or are we better off with Crown?
Cheers

dodzy

MIN2511 wrote: »

Hallo all!

Looking to paint the apartment, different painters have different preference and the latest is Woodies own brand paint.
Does anyone have any idea if this is decent or are we better off with Crown?
Cheers

No offense, but did you even read the few posts above ?

In addition, if your painter advocates Woodies own-brand, get someone else.

It's sh1te.

fussyonion

Woodies are shoite and no painter worth his salt would ever recommend it over Dulux/Fleetwood/Crown.

MIN2511

dodzy wrote: »

No offense, but did you even read the few posts above ?

In addition, if your painter advocates Woodies own-brand, get someone else.

It's sh1te.

That's a bit harsh, don't you think?

I read the thread and there was no mention of Woodies own brand hence the question... A simple Woodies brand is $hite would suffice don't you think?

fussyonion wrote: »

Woodies are shoite and no painter worth his salt would ever recommend it over Dulux/Fleetwood/Crown.

Painter is female

jack of all

MIN2511 wrote: »

I read the thread and there was no mention of Woodies own brand hence the question... A simple Woodies brand is $hite would suffice don't you think?
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Woodies paint was never mentioned but the general advice from the start was to avoid "own brand" paints full stop; pretty clear advice. If the budget stretches to it go for Colortrend, at the other end of the spectrum the Fleetwood product is perfectly serviceable, with Crown or Dulux probably in the middle somewhere.

sky6

I used Woodies own brand Bathroom paint a few years ago and it Ran on the Walls every time someone took a shower. I had to repaint the whole Bathroom again after 3 Months.
You could paint you're walls with Milk, doesn't mean it will turn out white.
Stick to leading brands and avoid any problems.