Good but cheap washable white paint

PurpleVintage · 13-04-2014 04:35PM #1

Heya, I'm looking to refurnish and repaint my bedroom next month in white. It's currently lilac, and the walls are dirty with stains and stuff that I cant seem to get rid of. My fear is if I paint it white it'll get dirtier even quicker because well... it's white. I've been on the hunt for a washable white paint and came across Woodies's own range and a couple other brands. I've read quite a few negative comments on the Woodies's own range unfortunately, so I guess that's off the list but Dulux is so pricey.

At 48 euros for 5 liters in woodies, I was wondering if anyone knows anywhere that stocks Dulux washable paint for a better price? Or any other affordable reccommended washable white paints?

Also, exactly how washable is washable? I seem to have broken lines of smudged black on my wall i'm guessing from the funriture, and a lot of stains all over my bedroom thanks to my little sister's dirty hands. Would a washable paint mean I can actually clean it perfectly like I can clean a radiator? I hope so, I cant DEAL with more stains!!

Thanks in advance

* Actually, I just checked it's 60 euros for the white paint, not 48!

CarrickMcJoe · 14-04-2014 08:31AM

You are talking about washable matt emulsion. Instead, go for Dulux soft sheen which is washable. Though, I would apply a coat of an ordinary white matt white first to kill the lilac.

PurpleVintage · 14-04-2014 04:03PM

Oh thank you so much for your feedback, i'm thinking of maybe going with a slightly tinted colour, but i'll get a cheap matt white and paint it before adding the soft sheen on top!

Just to make sure, is it this one? http://www.woodiesdiy.com/Product/Dulux-Coloured-Emulsion-Range-5lt-Vinyl-Soft-Sheen/7466/1.1.0.0# It doesnt really say it's washable, and I cant seem to find info on it being so

CarrickMcJoe · 14-04-2014 04:12PM

PurpleVintage wrote: »

Oh thank you so much for your feedback, i'm thinking of maybe going with a slightly tinted colour, but i'll get a cheap matt white and paint it before adding the soft sheen on top!

Just to make sure, is it this one? http://www.woodiesdiy.com/Product/Dulux-Coloured-Emulsion-Range-5lt-Vinyl-Soft-Sheen/7466/1.1.0.0# It doesnt really say it's washable, and I cant seem to find info on it being so

Yes, that's the one. You will get white soft sheen tinted into a light colour for a cheaper price. Saw Fleetwood 5 lits s/sheen mixed to light colours for €25 earlier today.

Good but cheap washable white paint

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