Domestic Kitchen Paint-does satin make more sense that emulsion? What about eggshell?

worded

I use Magnolia from Johnstone's and its a good colour but Im noticing the kitchen getting a bit grubby quicker than expected.

I dont mind patch painting the walls but Ive been wondering should I go satin and wipe the walls versus patch paint them every 6 mths?

There is a always egg shell but that could work too shiny and its a good bit more expensive, but is it the ultimate answer?

chicorytip

I would repaint the lot with Dulux emulsion. It adheres to surfaces better and lasts much longer than cheaper brands like Johnstone's. Give it two coats. It will look just as good in twenty years time.

dok_golf

Fork out a bit extra and go for crown scrubbable matt emulsion. will take all the grubiness you can throw at it and scrub it clean.

worded

dok_golf wrote: »

Fork out a bit extra and go for crown scrubbable matt emulsion. will take all the grubiness you can throw at it and scrub it clean.

I didn’t know there was such a thing, will have a look at it.

worded

chicorytip wrote: »

I would repaint the lot with Dulux emulsion. It adheres to surfaces better and lasts much longer than cheaper brands like Johnstone's. Give it two coats. It will look just as good in twenty years time.

20 years !

worded

Impressive

https://www.crowntrade.co.uk/product/interior-products/crown-trade-clean-extreme-scrubbable-matt/

dodzy

worded wrote: »

I use Magnolia from Johnstone's and its a good colour but Im noticing the kitchen getting a bit grubby quicker than expected.

I dont mind patch painting the walls but Ive been wondering should I go satin and wipe the walls versus patch paint them every 6 mths?

There is a always egg shell but that could work too shiny and its a good bit more expensive, but is it the ultimate answer?

No offence, but there is your problem right there. I'd never scrimp on paint. It's probably the cheapest upgrade you can do within the home, so always get the best paint available. If your pocket can afford it, go Colortrend. Everytime.

worded

dodzy wrote: »

No offence, but there is your problem right there. I'd never scrimp on paint. It's probably the cheapest upgrade you can do within the home, so always get the best paint available. If your pocket can afford it, go Colortrend. Everytime.

I didn’t think I was scrimping. I like the magnolia colour they do. I thought paint was pretty much paid and you are paying for the brand name advertising. Appears I could be wrong.

It’s quite a job doing prep and painting so I’d be happy to pay the extra few $ if I can wash it clean when ever I want versus repainting. Makes perfect sense

dodzy

worded wrote: »

I didn’t think I was scrimping. I like the magnolia colour they do. I thought paint was pretty much paid and you are paying for the brand name advertising. Appears I could be wrong.

It’s quite a job doing prep and painting so I’d be happy to pay the extra few $ if I can wash it clean when ever I want versus repainting. Makes perfect sense

Trust me. Johnstones and color trend are not in the same league. They are worlds apart. Next job you do, get a few liters of CT and a decent roller. You will know what I mean then, from ease of application, coverage to end result

worded

Any recommendations for a roller ext and rollers ? Particularly roller ext.

dodzy

worded wrote: »

Any recommendations for a roller ext and rollers ? Particularly roller ext.

Pole

https://www.woodies.ie/woodies-2-4m-fibreglass-extension-pole-1115547

Rollers - 9”

Harris are decent. If money is no object, get purdy (from any decent paint suppliers)

Sleepy

Get down to a trade suppliers rather than buying paint in Woodies or the like. We got all the paint for our house from a Fleetwood Trade centre and the quality difference between it and the Dulux / own brand stuff in DIY shops is enormous. They can mix any colour as well so once you know the correct name of the Johnstone's magnolia you like, you can get it in a trade quality paint.

Alkers

Sleepy wrote:

They can mix any colour as well so once you know the correct name of the Johnstone's magnolia you like, you can get it in a trade quality paint.

I've been massive variation between tins of paint mixed to the same specification, be careful if you're doing large areas.

randomname2005

Sleepy wrote: »

Get down to a trade suppliers rather than buying paint in Woodies or the like. We got all the paint for our house from a Fleetwood Trade centre and the quality difference between it and the Dulux / own brand stuff in DIY shops is enormous. They can mix any colour as well so once you know the correct name of the Johnstone's magnolia you like, you can get it in a trade quality paint.

When you say trade suppliers, are you talking paint shop that sells fleetwood to the trade, or specific fleetwood outlet?
Thanks
RN

Sleepy

I went to the Fleetwood trade centre in Inchicore. I'm sure the other manufacturers have similar depots and most builders providers will have paint too.

randomname2005

Sleepy wrote: »

I went to the Fleetwood trade centre in Inchicore. I'm sure the other manufacturers have similar depots and most builders providers will have paint too.

Am out west so will have a look around and see if Pat McDo***ll does it as they are probably the most reputable nearby.
Thanks

worded

chicorytip wrote: »

I would repaint the lot with Dulux emulsion. It adheres to surfaces better and lasts much longer than cheaper brands like Johnstone's. Give it two coats. It will look just as good in twenty years time.

I painted with Johnson's Gloss today and it total sh1t.

It brought on tortures syndrome, its like painting snow with tar. The coverage is so just so laborious I had to give up after a door and a half. What a waste of time and money