@@ProfessionalPainterDecorator a pat on the back 🤣, I've been subbed since the early days and it's great to see your channel grow, I look forward to my notifications 👍
@@ProfessionalPainterDecorator I've used Dulux satin wood today on my door trims and it was too thick and dragging on my brush. I've given it a good stir for 3 minutes but it's too thick. Why's this and what can I do about it? I'm disappointed because it's cost me a fortune.
@@rachelbailey-no2pp hi, shame you didn't watch my video first. :( either thin the paint you're using and see how you go (don't thin all the can.. just in case) Warm the paint with a slow coooker, can help too.. see my videos on that. what brushes were you using?
Bedec advance Primer is fabulous as it gives the perfect base. Their satin is nice and their gloss is as good as it gets for water based on the second top coat. I now use Crown PX4 as bonding primer. Dulux diamond eggshell (Jan '24) for interior work, covers well and finish is spot on but always three coats over anything other than pure white. Thanks for the comparison, got me thinking hence my comment.
@@ProfessionalPainterDecorator Gradually going through them, I think the Dulux Diamond eggshell shows that Dulux may have listened! Actually got some Aqua Guard to try , I spoke to a rep at Brewers and he was insistent that acrylics need to set properly for the next coat, so your video of Aqua Guard drying over night would appear to be best practice. I have to sneak time to watch as being at home there are other 'duties' . Will watch more. You're a great presenter and I like your dry humour!
The other thing is how easily paint cleans out of a brush. Sadolin Superdec is probably the worst culprit on this front , isoproyl alcohol, hand soap, 'brush cleaner' nothing touches it and brushes are toast . Sometimes paint choice comes down to availability too. Just saw your review on Allcoat and Frenchchic. I use the former as it does say it has a 15 year guarantee and when the client has just forked out five grand for scaffolding the paint has to stay put. The frenchchic I must try when appropriate. Really good that you're doing these comparisons like for like, really saves us time.
Totally agree.. used the diamond satin a few months ago I painted 1 door then popped the lid back on and put it on face bay for free 😂… didn’t even want it in my shed
Phil, really enjoying your vids mate. Really good to see someone who's prepared to be honest without being insulting. Is there a link I can use to buy you a coffee or make a contribution to your running costs? I know how much these products cost and I appreciate you doing the leg work for me! Thanks again mate. 👍
Really kind of you... There is a THANKS button next to the subscribe etc. A lot of the paint we have in the work shop and a few have been sent as samples to try out. And Doris the door.. who's now putting on a bit of weight... She was free as I found it next to some bins :) You should have seem me driving back in my Forester with it over the head rests lol
@@ProfessionalPainterDecorator haha no problems mate. I've had a Doris (Fire Door Version) in my garage for about 5 years now! She too has had a few coats of pressure testing from the graco and the apollo but nothing as in depth as you've done on your brilliant vlogs. Fairl play mate, whether you're getting the gear free or buying it, it's still a great effort to review them for us mortals. I would love to buy you a spare indicator stalk for your 911 but they cost 800 quid!! All the best and keep up the great work 👍
change the subject i bought the Valspar paint to wall the blue colour and form e this is the wather not paint , if you can play the film testing the valspar how bed is this product, thanks phil
Hi... Oh I hate the words go to lol Currently we are using more Isomat Isolac Satin.. with the primer. We also like the bedec Aqua Advance satin. All good products.
Bedec MSP, won't need one. Bedec Aqua Advanced Satin/gloss etc has a the Bedec Primer/Uc as well . What the video... ua-cam.com/video/trmmmJwjzZQ/v-deo.html
So the Diamond series is not good? Both for wood and the emulsion one? My painter made me take the Diamond Satinwood, Eggshell and brilliant White Emulsion back:)) they were also double the price.
@@ProfessionalPainterDecorator no I haven't, but I'll check it out. Thanks, I'll definitely take a look. I've had a lot of luck with Zinniser for a stain block! Sorry if this a very amateur response, but can this external paint be used indoors? Really appreciate your quick response too 😁
Next paint I will try is Sikkens BL based off how you prized it. I bought the Dulux Quick... because the previous house owner used lot of Dulux (based on the leftover cans) and Little Greene. If you want to hear something wild, I bought a house in USA 2012, one of the previous owners deciding to do some painting, would mix all his random paints together before starting. The professional painters I hired in USA where all Benjamin Moore only type of people, never heard of B.M. before, now see they arrived in UK in 2015. Thanks for the honest review 👍
Hi, I have a question what is the need for undercoating walls and woods rather than just putting 3 coats on of the normal paint? is there any advantage to using the undercoat. Another question what benefit would you get from using an undercoat rather than using a cheap contact matt and then applying one or two coats of that to lighten a surface then using two coats of the finishing paint. Im thinking more for already painted walls.
you're referring to wall emulsion primer coats prior to emulsion finish coats.... not woodwork paints like in the video?? (woodwork) Undercoats are there to give a sound base for the subsequent follow on top coats, using the same brand/make of paint for a 'Hand in Glove' will give better results too and less likely to get compatibility issues between paints, the Uc helps adhesion on the top coats. Just like a primer for bare wood or surfaces is advised which soaks in to the substrate, that then gives the base for working on with the Uc, then top coats. similarly so emulsion paints are more suited to have a wall/ceiling primer (undercoat) applied before the 2 finish coats. F&B have a wall/ceiling primer that can be applied first, this does work. I think it's slightly cheaper too than using the top coat emulsion paint. I wouldn't be using cheap contracr matt paint to be saving a few pounds now better primer/undrcoat paints are out there.
@@ProfessionalPainterDecorator yeah sorry I did mean more so for walls rather than woodwork it’s just this video brought it in to my mind. I just always wondered what the gain would be from using for example optiva primer on walls that were already coated over either going straight on with that topcoat paint or if it was a dark wall using a contact Matt then topcoat. I understand the woodwork side of it as often working with trickier surfaces or paint types.
Optiva primer is for bare plaster. If you have good printed walls, two coats of the chosen paint should be fine. As said, f&b for a wall/ceiling primer with does act as a great base for their colour range.
the second layer on my window still home of the product Dulux Professional Undercoat for Wood and Metaland the resulting streaks after the brush, I do not know how to fix it now
Love your vids phil 👍 what would you recommend for flat ceilings (Matt finish) I’ve been having issues 😫, any advice greatly appreciated 👍 keep the vids coming there great especially mixed with your sense of humour 😂😂
God damn it. I've just bought this diamond sw. Runs and settles like Farrow & Ball except terrible opacity. Completely shit unless I roll it on. Found this video and it's all making sense.
Hi Phil, I notice both videos you don’t slightly water the paint down? You use direct from the tin. I tend too water it down as I find if really thick.
Interested to see your review on johnstones Aquaguard satin see what you think compared to scuff x… used both those dulux ones you’ve tried. Awful. Let’s hope Dulux see this.
It's in the pipe line for Aqua Guard... Don't worry. More PPL I speak to are also now not using Dulux so much and are saying the same things as I've found.
I went to B&Q to buy the Dulux quick dry gloss, I have used it for years with great results, they had none in stock so I made the mistake of buying the Dulux quick drying Trade gloss. Thank god B&Q refunded my money. Never again. I see lots of professional decorators complaining about it online, sadly I didn't check reviews before buying. Don't be put off buying Dulux quick dry gloss, just make sure it's not the trade one, which is also about 3 times the price.
Jack what's the trick to using Aqua Guard, I recently did a Window board and the end result was patchy. I was using one of them sponge type rollers with plenty of paint on. Would a different roller make a difference?
@@Messimagician83 try using microfibre sleeve fussy blokes are great 5mm could get away with 10mm but for cills 5. i would toss the sponge rollers if i was you
@@jackwardley3626 Thanks for that, I will have a look for them. Would you use the same type of roller for spindles and handrails by any chance? Ever since Sikkens stopped doing BL water base I have been researching for a replacement and Aqua Guard came up, my experience with Aqua Guard so far is you after be quick or it starts drying on your brush.
Great video. Have you ever tried the Dulux Aquamax? Was wondering if it might be similar to the trade. Also, do you have Fleetwood paint in the UK and if so is their satinwood good?
I have done 2 coats on primed white windows and still looks bluey thrucit on edges. Also how much are you Sanding down as even a light sand takes the edges off back to bare drives me mad
Between coats it's a worn sanding pad. But if you sand off edges again and the underlying paint shows though.. it's a step backwards. As said... There's better paint out there now.
If you did not like the satinwood can't wait for you to use the undercoat and gloss it's no good we changed ages ago. It'll be nice to see what you think of that
Hey Phil, I tried the quick dry satinwood. Poor coverage and very runny. Never used it since. The Diamond I have used quite successfully over old white woodwork especially where I needed something less smelly than Dulux trade satinwood(oil based). I tend to apply it with a Purdy White Dove mini roller and lay that off with a nice brush.
@@ProfessionalPainterDecorator I did with the quick dry but not with the diamond. I'm going to try the Bedec MSP and the Scuffx next on your recommendation. Cheers.
No, I'm getting into that, it went over a a good satin surface.. and wetting the surface with a damp cloth, is only damp until it dries off.... and the 10mins to do a door, it'll have dried by the time you get to the end.
Thanks for taking the time Phill , unfortunately Dulux have lost the plot in most departments as you have proved there are far better alternatives out there even amongst the long time rivals crown and jonnos never mind all the new kids on the block , personally my go to paints are isomat and caparol but will be giving Benjamin Moore a go after watching the previous videos .
It's interesting Roger since these vids have gone out, so many saying what I've said too. Heritage eggshell next week.. but I'm unsure if that's aimed at the Pro or DIYer now.
Phil been in the construction industry over 35 years and done a fair bit of painting in that time. I do not consider myself at all a decorator. Can I ask your advice I have purchased a Dulux trade weathersheild exterior quick drying satin in a dark blue. I decided to use some of it to paint an old wood table top because I liked the colour. I have tried 3 different mini rollers and a brush but still can’t get a smooth looking uniform finish. I sanded and primed the top but now it’s had about 4 coats of dark blue ontop and still looks patchy. Any idea how to get a good finish on the top coat. Just for clarity I did not buy the exterior paint for the inside table but thought it should be reasonably hard wearing to use once it’s cured. Thanks I’m advance
Hi. Should be ok. What rollers have you used? Have you tried a 2 fussy Blokes 5mm roller yet? Add a bit of water to it and see if that helps flow better. There are paint additives that keep the paint easier to apply and work. But try some water first. Sand down what you've done once it's dried though.
Yes... On a rental re paint, it was quite and easy to apply. Good finish. It went straight over pine style skirting too. Have it three coats. Will need to don a better test for people
@@ProfessionalPainterDecorator the post 2010 ones aint great to be honest i always use palatine as they didnt have to change their formulations back 2010 i dont find the post 2010 ones all that durable really diamond satin is tougher than oil based version without a doubt for scratch testing. post 2010 oil paints in tints stay tacky for ages. palatine industrial 2 hour gloss is best for interior work really durable bashes dulux crown johnstones out the water and palatine oxide gloss for exterior work they do a oil matt as well great stuff.
Have gone back to Dulux trade oil based satinwood/eggshell, got fed up using this water based paints . You need something that does 2 coats and flows off the brush ,
Can't say I have Phil, the only advantage with waterbased v oilbased is to can put two coats in a day depending on any making good. But sometimes end up shooting yashelf in the foot, because customer thinks ' you've done that quick! It's not like the old days when they all went to the office. All working from home seeing what your doing.
@@marcusdance5068 hence you give a quote... Charging for the job done.. not the time taken We have to make some money somewhere... ;) Try those paints though.
@@ProfessionalPainterDecorator afraid not. I’ll have a look now. Bedec does give you a rock hard finish to be fair and the scuff x is recoatable in 1-2 hours I believe which is a winner
I’ve used the diamond satinwood & thought it was absolute rubbish, waste of money ! I still say armstead quick dry paint is the best paint I’ve ever used for flow, coverage, Sheen, & whiteness & it stays white !
Paul my spray gun qtech cup is leaking paint as I’m spraying i don’t know if there was a seal airs coming out the cup and paints leaking down is there a seal I need?
I've actually got really good results from Diamond Sarinwood and Eggshell. My go to is Bedec Aqua Advanced eith their primer/undercoat. I tried Aqua Guard and although it's really hard wearing it runs and drags like a b*&ch. Can't be constantly looking back over what I've just done so I'll stick with the Bedec Aqua Advanced system as I never have trouble with it.
Have you tried Dulux ONCE Satin white (oil based) Bloody brilliant, no such thing as a one coat, but once dry, mostly just touching up small amount of area's. Happy days.
Oil.... Smell, drying/recoat times, going yellow... Staying 'soft' and not drying hard... Takes days and days. Water based. Cleaner, quicker and easy to apply..... Happy customer :)
I tried the diamond satinwood again today Phil and you need to water it down like all Dulux Trade paints. All Dulux Trade is thick with ingredients and go on lovely when you’ve thinned it to how you like. The diamond satinwood has a lovely sheen and is a proper whiter than white. Once dry I would struggle to tell which is oil satinwood and which is the diamond
@@ProfessionalPainterDecorator hi thanks for replying I want to paint my kitchen cupboards and I looked up Dulux web site and they recommended the Dulux cupboard paint it says that you don't need a primer on one page and then another page it says you do so I'm not sure it's the best paint to use. Any ideas would be appreciated thank you jennet
@@ProfessionalPainterDecorator yes I've watched 1 3 and 4 missed 2 which I will watch today. Is that ordinary paint? Not especially for kitchen cupboards .thank you jennet
i really like you i still watching you and i happy that you dont like this dulux and when i am going to shop and but the product dulux i believe its joke or and another english sense of humor , soory but it true and i like you because you first english person which said the true , thanks
I absolutely detest the Dulux Diamond range both the satinwood and the emulsion, terrible paint to use and apply. I have used the quick dry retail version and it's not a bad paint to use on new builds where all the woods are being primed. In regards to the diamond emulsion, give it a swerve, I find Dulux Easycare to be a much better alternative if the customer absolutely must have durable washable paint.
Easy care is a retail paint... There's a picture of a dog on the side... If I have to resort to applying retail paint as it's better than Trade, we might as well pack up now lol Have you used Tikkurila Optiva5? That's out day to day emulsion paint.
Great vid, thanks 👍 I like where you're going, going over off whites...its realistic. Had one the other day...nice simple job, just doors and frames. Old white gloss, in the cupboards, really yellow. Used white satin zinsser allcoat...(as I found the coloured gloss to be great!)....and I struggled to cover in 2 coats! Didn't expect that. Over the clean white ones, no problem, but I'm glad the other ones were inside the cupboards! Customer was fine, but they needed a third really... Should've known better!
yep, real world, trying with white paint...... zinnser allcoat exterior in white, isn't the best on coverage/opacity. It's a bit like a glazed white. A mixed colour is very good... no problems there. Have you seen the video on uPVC paint testing I did last year? AllCoat, Bedec & Frenchic.
@@ProfessionalPainterDecorator yeah, didn't realise that the bedec was better than the zinsser, but I do prefer the zinsser flow and feel... Not used the French chic...
Waaaay. He said my name. Mate I’ll never use Diamond satinwood again. New wood doors I hit them with 1 primer 1 undercoat. And it took 3 diamond andddddd it still looked crap 😢
@@ProfessionalPainterDecorator I do a lot of commercial work. Starbucks. KFC’s etc and still trying to find the right paint. Bradite one can has my blessing at the moment But again it’s always the whites that let you down. Where do you purchase bedec aqua from Phil? Cheers
@@ProfessionalPainterDecorator Dear Dr Paint Phil. I was going to order Bedec Aqua Advance Satin from Amazon until i read this review. 4.0 out of 5 stars Paint chips off Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 15 July 2023 Colour Name: White Nice thick paint that's easy to apply. The main problem is it easily comes off when knocked. Some of my doors have got chip marks and you can see the old paint underneath. This comment put me off buying Bedec Aqua Advance Satin off Amazon as I wanted to use for my sash windows and the last thing I want is the paint chipping off from banging my old windows closed
if you bang any paint it will chip off, it also depends the surface you;ve painted onto and if that is soft it'll damage it. @@bsfbestshortfilmsonyoutube
I spoke to dulux customer services and they said sponge down the door first with a damp sponge to stop it pulling .it's a bit better . I then added 10% floatrol paint additive this helped a lot but you still have to paint very quickly. I still had to use 3 undercoat on bare wood and 2 top coat of quick dry satin . I just rubbed down some Louvre doors with quick dry satin not an easy job rub to hard and the paint blisters . In the end I sprayed them . I used a % of paint and 10% floatrol and 30% water mixed I got pretty good result . I find dulux trade doesn't settle like oil paint so one minute it looks ok then you have a run you can't brush out because it dried very annoying 😒. I won't be using dulux trade anymore . The thing is why should I have to spend a fair amount of money to find a decent paint that works ! It's a bit be
there's better paints out there now. a sponge and water is what they used to say to do years ago when they started to bring more wb paints out... that's a faff you don't need to do with other paints.
Used Dulux diamond Satinwood on 3 flights of stairs, Had to use it as customer already purchased.. Agree with you Phil absolute rubbish didn't cover well hard to work with ....hated it ,...
That Dulux trade white QD gloss is the worst paint I’ve ever used. I never thought I’d see the day. Dulux was the market leader by a mile 15 - 20 years ago.
@@ProfessionalPainterDecorator I don’t know but I tried to talk my customer out of doing all the woodwork on a large HSL but they were adamant on gloss. It would have looked a thousand times nicer in Scuffex eggshell. Awful stuff. Terrible covering and spent more time catching runs than actual painting 😩😂
Can't stand any dulux trade,but as a shop fitter deccy most of our clients insist on it ,its all crappie,johnstones is far better,crown paints too alot of there gear is duff
they have no idea, thankfully I'm at the age now I don't care if I upset someone when they want to use a paint they think is good... I'll guide them to may way or no way ;)
End of the day you can not beat oil base on wood. water base for walls oil for wood. 38 years time served as a decorator also I'm a Dulux select decorator city and guilds plus Nvq 1,2 so I had the unfortunate experience of using that quick dry satin and tell you now don't buy its terrible! If you are willing to use it make sure you check for runs about 15 mins in otherwise your gonna be doing a lot of re sanding and re applying . water base will never be as solid as oil base, and never flows of your brush like oil. the end.
Welcome aboard Matt. Water based have come on so much now, I can't see why why all exterior paints can't be waterbased, it moves with the wood a lot more than oil. How many jobs to do you go to with faking peeling paint... And you know it was all oil based. Dulux only have one good paint... Heritage. The others are questionable;)
do you think water based covers as well as oil on woodwork and is as hard wearing, I still think oil is the best product for wood but maybe iam old school
There’s been better alternatives for years…. Dulux has always been overpriced and an average product in the water based market. Zinnser Allcoat is now the choice of professional decorators
I say it on rinse and repeat, Dulux is duff paint. If you’re trade, I have no idea why you choose any of their products over the likes of Isomat, Moore etc. The general public have no idea what constitutes a decent paint. Valspars existence is proof of that! Dulux dropped the ball years ago with trade paints. There are too many better manufacturers to ever need to go back to them.
Nail on the head my friend. I've been saying it for years. Overpriced rubbish. All they've done is flood the market. Amazing just how many of my decorator colleagues are brand loyal and just won't try anything else.
@@andrekidd6871 caparol haftprimer is the dogs nuts for a w/b primer. Flows beautifully and settles back like an old fashioned o/b undercoat. Nice to sand too. Most of the tikkurila satins are excellent. My preferences are everall aqua and helmi. Their otex akva primer is really good too. I've heard good things about isomat and WRX and along with Benjamin Moore, I'll be trying them all soon. Good luck and enjoy experimenting if you can! 👍
If the diamond is oil based why are you surprised its hard to apply its always thick and stringy out the tin. Thin it down with white spirit like your supposed to and apply 2 coats. Oil based is much harder wearing
Johnstones is miles better than dulux ive used nearly all of each equivalents and 9/10 of the time johnstones was better over the last 10 years or so. The Emulsions and hybrid paint was chalk and cheese. Dulux can't be testing their paints with johnstones etc gives you impression on some of these paints sometimes they didn't even test in general just made it and hoped for the best can't have cause if I can tell within 5 mins the paint isn't very good then surly the highly qualified people at Dulux can
No I haven’t to be honest,it takes a while to convert customers to other products especially if they haven’t heard of them before like scuff x….my customers love the stuff now and always ask for it on future works
Not sure if you’ve reviewed the Brooklyn soft blend ct poly brush 3 inch from Premier….just bought one last week…few bristles came out but excellent brush,I might consider instead of Monarch Elite for a change…
Appreciate the Good honest information Phil, 👌 I see you getting near the 3000 subscribers 👍
Should get there this week the way it's going.... Do I get anything for that lol
@@ProfessionalPainterDecorator a pat on the back 🤣, I've been subbed since the early days and it's great to see your channel grow, I look forward to my notifications 👍
@@ProfessionalPainterDecorator I've used Dulux satin wood today on my door trims and it was too thick and dragging on my brush. I've given it a good stir for 3 minutes but it's too thick. Why's this and what can I do about it? I'm disappointed because it's cost me a fortune.
@@rachelbailey-no2pp hi, shame you didn't watch my video first. :(
either thin the paint you're using and see how you go (don't thin all the can.. just in case)
Warm the paint with a slow coooker, can help too.. see my videos on that.
what brushes were you using?
@@ProfessionalPainterDecorator Good quality brushes. I threw the brush away.
Thank you so much for your review and taking the time to do your videos. Thank you Scott.
My pleasure!
Bedec advance Primer is fabulous as it gives the perfect base. Their satin is nice and their gloss is as good as it gets for water based on the second top coat. I now use Crown PX4 as bonding primer. Dulux diamond eggshell (Jan '24) for interior work, covers well and finish is spot on but always three coats over anything other than pure white. Thanks for the comparison, got me thinking hence my comment.
Tnx
Have you watched some of the other satin paints I've tried?
@@ProfessionalPainterDecorator Gradually going through them, I think the Dulux Diamond eggshell shows that Dulux may have listened! Actually got some Aqua Guard to try , I spoke to a rep at Brewers and he was insistent that acrylics need to set properly for the next coat, so your video of Aqua Guard drying over night would appear to be best practice. I have to sneak time to watch as being at home there are other 'duties' . Will watch more.
You're a great presenter and I like your dry humour!
The other thing is how easily paint cleans out of a brush. Sadolin Superdec is probably the worst culprit on this front , isoproyl alcohol, hand soap, 'brush cleaner' nothing touches it and brushes are toast . Sometimes paint choice comes down to availability too. Just saw your review on Allcoat and Frenchchic. I use the former as it does say it has a 15 year guarantee and when the client has just forked out five grand for scaffolding the paint has to stay put. The frenchchic I must try when appropriate. Really good that you're doing these comparisons like for like, really saves us time.
@@lucifarian93 watch the others... I bet you'll move away from Dulux diamond by the time you've finished
Thanks
no.. thank you :D
Totally agree.. used the diamond satin a few months ago I painted 1 door then popped the lid back on and put it on face bay for free 😂… didn’t even want it in my shed
I get on really well with the diamond satinwood and always get a great finish.
There's better out there ;)
Have absolutely no idea why anyone would buy this paint with other far superior options available.
Salt of the earth, British tradesperson. Thank you for sharing your expertise.
Phil, really enjoying your vids mate. Really good to see someone who's prepared to be honest without being insulting. Is there a link I can use to buy you a coffee or make a contribution to your running costs? I know how much these products cost and I appreciate you doing the leg work for me! Thanks again mate. 👍
Really kind of you... There is a THANKS button next to the subscribe etc.
A lot of the paint we have in the work shop and a few have been sent as samples to try out.
And Doris the door.. who's now putting on a bit of weight... She was free as I found it next to some bins :)
You should have seem me driving back in my Forester with it over the head rests lol
@@ProfessionalPainterDecorator haha no problems mate. I've had a Doris (Fire Door Version) in my garage for about 5 years now! She too has had a few coats of pressure testing from the graco and the apollo but nothing as in depth as you've done on your brilliant vlogs. Fairl play mate, whether you're getting the gear free or buying it, it's still a great effort to review them for us mortals. I would love to buy you a spare indicator stalk for your 911 but they cost 800 quid!! All the best and keep up the great work 👍
Hello mate. I'm doing varnished skirting. Zinsser BIN first, but would you then do an undercoat and 2 top or just 2 top coats?
what paint are you finishing with?
@@ProfessionalPainterDecorator weighing up quick dry satinwood options
@@HJM49125 have a look at some of the other paints.
Dulux Heritage may be a better option for you.
change the subject i bought the Valspar paint to wall the blue colour and form e this is the wather not paint , if you can play the film testing the valspar how bed is this product, thanks phil
Could you recommend what paint to get instead ? You mentioned Benjamin Moore but which one specifically would suit wood trim ? Thanks
Watch the product testing playlist. A number would be better IMO.
ScuffX is the BM paint
Fantastic. Using this tomorrow. Absolutely love this channel! Where's the merch!?I wanna buy a mug or a TEE!
:( good luck lol
Hi Phil great videos and very informative as always can I ask what is your go to quick dry in brilliant White thanks
Ray
Hi... Oh I hate the words go to lol
Currently we are using more Isomat Isolac Satin.. with the primer.
We also like the bedec Aqua Advance satin.
All good products.
@@ProfessionalPainterDecorator haha I will remember that I will drop the go to next time 🤣🤣 thanks for your reply Phil 👍🏻
What primer for the Bedec ?
Bedec MSP, won't need one.
Bedec Aqua Advanced Satin/gloss etc has a the Bedec Primer/Uc as well . What the video... ua-cam.com/video/trmmmJwjzZQ/v-deo.html
So the Diamond series is not good? Both for wood and the emulsion one? My painter made me take the Diamond Satinwood, Eggshell and brilliant White Emulsion back:)) they were also double the price.
He may like it. He also may only use Dulux too.
Hey Phil, I'm looking for a black satinwood paint for doors. Any recommendations?
Love your honest videos!
Have you considered Zinnser all coat exterior satin?
Did you see my video spraying Doris the door in it?
@@ProfessionalPainterDecorator no I haven't, but I'll check it out. Thanks, I'll definitely take a look. I've had a lot of luck with Zinniser for a stain block!
Sorry if this a very amateur response, but can this external paint be used indoors?
Really appreciate your quick response too 😁
What do you think of the Johnstones Aqua satin in comparison ?
Next paint I will try is Sikkens BL based off how you prized it. I bought the Dulux Quick... because the previous house owner used lot of Dulux (based on the leftover cans) and Little Greene. If you want to hear something wild, I bought a house in USA 2012, one of the previous owners deciding to do some painting, would mix all his random paints together before starting. The professional painters I hired in USA where all Benjamin Moore only type of people, never heard of B.M. before, now see they arrived in UK in 2015. Thanks for the honest review 👍
Sikkens Satura BL.... You'll not find any of that now days. :(
Hi, I have a question what is the need for undercoating walls and woods rather than just putting 3 coats on of the normal paint? is there any advantage to using the undercoat. Another question what benefit would you get from using an undercoat rather than using a cheap contact matt and then applying one or two coats of that to lighten a surface then using two coats of the finishing paint. Im thinking more for already painted walls.
you're referring to wall emulsion primer coats prior to emulsion finish coats.... not woodwork paints like in the video??
(woodwork) Undercoats are there to give a sound base for the subsequent follow on top coats, using the same brand/make of paint for a 'Hand in Glove' will give better results too and less likely to get compatibility issues between paints, the Uc helps adhesion on the top coats. Just like a primer for bare wood or surfaces is advised which soaks in to the substrate, that then gives the base for working on with the Uc, then top coats.
similarly so emulsion paints are more suited to have a wall/ceiling primer (undercoat) applied before the 2 finish coats. F&B have a wall/ceiling primer that can be applied first, this does work.
I think it's slightly cheaper too than using the top coat emulsion paint.
I wouldn't be using cheap contracr matt paint to be saving a few pounds now better primer/undrcoat paints are out there.
@@ProfessionalPainterDecorator yeah sorry I did mean more so for walls rather than woodwork it’s just this video brought it in to my mind. I just always wondered what the gain would be from using for example optiva primer on walls that were already coated over either going straight on with that topcoat paint or if it was a dark wall using a contact Matt then topcoat.
I understand the woodwork side of it as often working with trickier surfaces or paint types.
Optiva primer is for bare plaster.
If you have good printed walls, two coats of the chosen paint should be fine.
As said, f&b for a wall/ceiling primer with does act as a great base for their colour range.
the second layer on my window still home of the product Dulux Professional Undercoat for Wood and Metaland the resulting streaks after the brush, I do not know how to fix it now
Ive not seen Benji moore in my store ? Last time i used that gear was 6-7 years ago in Canada.
a lot cheaper there than here I've heard.
Love your vids phil 👍 what would you recommend for flat ceilings (Matt finish) I’ve been having issues 😫, any advice greatly appreciated 👍 keep the vids coming there great especially mixed with your sense of humour 😂😂
Hi. Thanks.
Have you tried Tikkurila Anti Reflex 2 yet?
@@ProfessionalPainterDecorator thanks so much phil for quick response 👍 I’ll purchase some & let you know what I think 😊
@@tonymcgrath8890 get it from Paintwell or their other companies... Even buy directly from Tikkurila website
Hi Phil do you know if you can spray the water based quick dry satinwood you used in this video
Yes. Just make sure you've thinned it enough. Some paints do struggle being sprayed.
I sprayed 22 flat doors with it last week and it's lovely in my opinion. Thinned 5 - 10% depending on the day and they came up really nice.
I recoat as soon as it dry go back to jobs 5years later look great still white and flat 4 coats sometimes in a day
Phil what's the Dulux quick dry Satinwood like to spray?
I don't know. It's not something I'd consider spraying
God damn it. I've just bought this diamond sw. Runs and settles like Farrow & Ball except terrible opacity. Completely shit unless I roll it on. Found this video and it's all making sense.
Hi Phil, I notice both videos you don’t slightly water the paint down? You use direct from the tin. I tend too water it down as I find if really thick.
It goes on fine even though feeling 'round'
Fear is, a bit of water will weaken the opacity and reduce orbit covers.
Interested to see your review on johnstones Aquaguard satin see what you think compared to scuff x… used both those dulux ones you’ve tried. Awful. Let’s hope Dulux see this.
It's in the pipe line for Aqua Guard... Don't worry.
More PPL I speak to are also now not using Dulux so much and are saying the same things as I've found.
I went to B&Q to buy the Dulux quick dry gloss, I have used it for years with great results, they had none in stock so I made the mistake of buying the Dulux quick drying Trade gloss. Thank god B&Q refunded my money. Never again. I see lots of professional decorators complaining about it online, sadly I didn't check reviews before buying. Don't be put off buying Dulux quick dry gloss, just make sure it's not the trade one, which is also about 3 times the price.
Thanks for sharing!
try and give jono's aqua guard satin a go Phil
it's in the pipe line
Jack what's the trick to using Aqua Guard, I recently did a Window board and the end result was patchy. I was using one of them sponge type rollers with plenty of paint on. Would a different roller make a difference?
@@Messimagician83 try using microfibre sleeve fussy blokes are great 5mm could get away with 10mm but for cills 5. i would toss the sponge rollers if i was you
@@jackwardley3626 Thanks for that, I will have a look for them. Would you use the same type of roller for spindles and handrails by any chance? Ever since Sikkens stopped doing BL water base I have been researching for a replacement and Aqua Guard came up, my experience with Aqua Guard so far is you after be quick or it starts drying on your brush.
@@Messimagician83 yes they work well on spindles etc
Been decorating for over 15 years. I agree with you, Dulux Trade Diamond Satinwood is bloody awful paint !
it did used to be good in year gone by.. no now as I found out.
The Ricky Gervais of the Decorators Trade 😆
Great video. Have you ever tried the Dulux Aquamax? Was wondering if it might be similar to the trade. Also, do you have Fleetwood paint in the UK and if so is their satinwood good?
One is acrylic quick dry other is hybrid oil suspended in water you should know that
both wash out fine.
neither very good IMO
I have done 2 coats on primed white windows and still looks bluey thrucit on edges. Also how much are you Sanding down as even a light sand takes the edges off back to bare drives me mad
Between coats it's a worn sanding pad. But if you sand off edges again and the underlying paint shows though.. it's a step backwards.
As said... There's better paint out there now.
If you did not like the satinwood can't wait for you to use the undercoat and gloss it's no good we changed ages ago. It'll be nice to see what you think of that
That's Thursday's video... press the subscribe & bell so you don't miss it lol
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What did you change to?
We use crown trade contract undercoat, which is lovely to use, cheap, but a bit see through to be honest.
Hey Phil, I tried the quick dry satinwood. Poor coverage and very runny. Never used it since. The Diamond I have used quite successfully over old white woodwork especially where I needed something less smelly than Dulux trade satinwood(oil based). I tend to apply it with a Purdy White Dove mini roller and lay that off with a nice brush.
Did you use a QD undercoat with it first?
@@ProfessionalPainterDecorator I did with the quick dry but not with the diamond. I'm going to try the Bedec MSP and the Scuffx next on your recommendation. Cheers.
Great videos mate. Have you tried wiping the surface down with a wet cloth just before painting?
No, I'm getting into that, it went over a a good satin surface.. and wetting the surface with a damp cloth, is only damp until it dries off.... and the 10mins to do a door, it'll have dried by the time you get to the end.
Thanks for taking the time Phill , unfortunately Dulux have lost the plot in most departments as you have proved there are far better alternatives out there even amongst the long time rivals crown and jonnos never mind all the new kids on the block , personally my go to paints are isomat and caparol but will be giving Benjamin Moore a go after watching the previous videos .
It's interesting Roger since these vids have gone out, so many saying what I've said too.
Heritage eggshell next week.. but I'm unsure if that's aimed at the Pro or DIYer now.
You won’t be disappointed with BM Roger. In fact you’ll be amazed 😮
Hi Mark will definitely be giving it a go not heard any bad reviews about it
@@rogerbell123 Cracking stuff Roger. Two coats maximum. I’ve had it go in one coat.
I agree, it is annoying that customers specify it, all those years of watching a shaggy dog on the telly adverts has paid off for them
Phil been in the construction industry over 35 years and done a fair bit of painting in that time. I do not consider myself at all a decorator. Can I ask your advice I have purchased a Dulux trade weathersheild exterior quick drying satin in a dark blue. I decided to use some of it to paint an old wood table top because I liked the colour.
I have tried 3 different mini rollers and a brush but still can’t get a smooth looking uniform finish. I sanded and primed the top but now it’s had about 4 coats of dark blue ontop and still looks patchy.
Any idea how to get a good finish on the top coat.
Just for clarity I did not buy the exterior paint for the inside table but thought it should be reasonably hard wearing to use once it’s cured.
Thanks I’m advance
Hi.
Should be ok.
What rollers have you used?
Have you tried a 2 fussy Blokes 5mm roller yet?
Add a bit of water to it and see if that helps flow better.
There are paint additives that keep the paint easier to apply and work.
But try some water first.
Sand down what you've done once it's dried though.
Thanks❤
Have you used Bradite one can Phil?
Yes... On a rental re paint, it was quite and easy to apply. Good finish.
It went straight over pine style skirting too. Have it three coats.
Will need to don a better test for people
If the flow is bad you can put an owatrol conditioner in the paint.
That's a possibility..... I wonder what's in it, can it effect the make up of the paint do you think over time?
yes but thats more money want to be taking money home not spending it on more expensive niche materials
Have you tried Zinsser Allcoat?
they'll be a video in my playlist for you to check out.
Hi Phill, coloutrend satin is lovely to use and great finish but its 1 undercoat and 2 topcoats.
yeah, most of the wb paints are one uc and two top. least it gives you that decent base uc to work on.
You need to add extra to your prices having to do 3 coats
to be fair though phil you do even need 2 oil undercoats sometimes with mid range colours
can't remember the last time I used oil though.
@@ProfessionalPainterDecorator the post 2010 ones aint great to be honest i always use palatine as they didnt have to change their formulations back 2010 i dont find the post 2010 ones all that durable really diamond satin is tougher than oil based version without a doubt for scratch testing. post 2010 oil paints in tints stay tacky for ages. palatine industrial 2 hour gloss is best for interior work really durable bashes dulux crown johnstones out the water and palatine oxide gloss for exterior work they do a oil matt as well great stuff.
Phil give it a spray test
There's better paint for spraying
Have gone back to Dulux trade oil based satinwood/eggshell, got fed up using this water based paints . You need something that does 2 coats and flows off the brush ,
Have you tried scuffX or Jono Aqua Guard... Or WRX?
They'll do two coats
Can't say I have Phil, the only advantage with waterbased v oilbased is to can put two coats in a day depending on any making good. But sometimes end up shooting yashelf in the foot, because customer thinks ' you've done that quick! It's not like the old days when they all went to the office. All working from home seeing what your doing.
@@marcusdance5068 hence you give a quote... Charging for the job done.. not the time taken
We have to make some money somewhere... ;)
Try those paints though.
Great channel and good honest reviews 👍
I appreciate that!
I agree bedec Aqua advance is good but because it’s enamel it’s a brush killer
Bedec aqua advance.... brushes wash out fine... have you seen the video I did on it?
@@ProfessionalPainterDecorator afraid not. I’ll have a look now. Bedec does give you a rock hard finish to be fair and the scuff x is recoatable in 1-2 hours I believe which is a winner
watch the others ;) see what you think
Please give some example of good water based paints
Thanks
Sure 👍 previous vides...... ScuffX, Isomat, Bedec. :).
I’ve used the diamond satinwood & thought it was absolute rubbish, waste of money ! I still say armstead quick dry paint is the best paint I’ve ever used for flow, coverage, Sheen, & whiteness & it stays white !
Paul my spray gun qtech cup is leaking paint as I’m spraying i don’t know if there was a seal airs coming out the cup and paints leaking down is there a seal I need?
The cup attached to the gun. There's a white fixed in seal. Is it clean?
I've actually got really good results from Diamond Sarinwood and Eggshell. My go to is Bedec Aqua Advanced eith their primer/undercoat. I tried Aqua Guard and although it's really hard wearing it runs and drags like a b*&ch. Can't be constantly looking back over what I've just done so I'll stick with the Bedec Aqua Advanced system as I never have trouble with it.
Yes i agree with you
a lot are, I was quite surprised that I thought a lot would be saying its me.. not the paint .
Have you tried Dulux ONCE Satin white (oil based) Bloody brilliant, no such thing as a one coat, but once dry, mostly just touching up small amount of area's. Happy days.
Was thinking to do a very similar video recently then I just logged on to the tube and saw this 🙂 it's like you read my mind 🤣
hope I've not read your mind for the next few weeks worth of vids lol
@@ProfessionalPainterDecorator haha.... "Debbi does decs"?? Haha
is that a film I should see?
A film I think we should all see once in our lives 😂🤣😂🤣
Unless spraying stay clear of waterbased, too much hassle, oil no problem apart from the drying tie
Oil.... Smell, drying/recoat times, going yellow... Staying 'soft' and not drying hard... Takes days and days.
Water based. Cleaner, quicker and easy to apply..... Happy customer :)
I tried the diamond satinwood again today Phil and you need to water it down like all Dulux Trade paints. All Dulux Trade is thick with ingredients and go on lovely when you’ve thinned it to how you like.
The diamond satinwood has a lovely sheen and is a proper whiter than white. Once dry I would struggle to tell which is oil satinwood and which is the diamond
Love how do it your selfies ask other do it yourself for advice
Like the blind leading the blind
What do you mean?
Have you tried Dulux cupboard paint??
hi, is that a retail paint as I've not heard of it before?
@@ProfessionalPainterDecorator hi thanks for replying I want to paint my kitchen cupboards and I looked up Dulux web site and they recommended the Dulux cupboard paint it says that you don't need a primer on one page and then another page it says you do so I'm not sure it's the best paint to use. Any ideas would be appreciated thank you jennet
@@jennethuckerby5482 have you watched my videos on painting kitchen units?
@@ProfessionalPainterDecorator yes I've watched 1 3 and 4 missed 2 which I will watch today. Is that ordinary paint? Not especially for kitchen cupboards .thank you jennet
farrow and ball paints
i really like you i still watching you and i happy that you dont like this dulux and when i am going to shop and but the product dulux i believe its joke or and another english sense of humor , soory but it true and i like you because you first english person which said the true , thanks
Phil, I can’t see past crown fastflow for water based. Easy to work with and great opacity. 4-6 hour recoat time but worth it 👌👌
I've got some... But I have them in pink, blue and yellow.
So no white.
Yes it's a good paint.
I'll get some out this weekend for you.
I absolutely detest the Dulux Diamond range both the satinwood and the emulsion, terrible paint to use and apply. I have used the quick dry retail version and it's not a bad paint to use on new builds where all the woods are being primed. In regards to the diamond emulsion, give it a swerve, I find Dulux Easycare to be a much better alternative if the customer absolutely must have durable washable paint.
Easy care is a retail paint... There's a picture of a dog on the side... If I have to resort to applying retail paint as it's better than Trade, we might as well pack up now lol
Have you used Tikkurila Optiva5?
That's out day to day emulsion paint.
Great vid, thanks 👍
I like where you're going, going over off whites...its realistic. Had one the other day...nice simple job, just doors and frames. Old white gloss, in the cupboards, really yellow. Used white satin zinsser allcoat...(as I found the coloured gloss to be great!)....and I struggled to cover in 2 coats! Didn't expect that. Over the clean white ones, no problem, but I'm glad the other ones were inside the cupboards! Customer was fine, but they needed a third really... Should've known better!
yep, real world, trying with white paint...... zinnser allcoat exterior in white, isn't the best on coverage/opacity. It's a bit like a glazed white.
A mixed colour is very good... no problems there.
Have you seen the video on uPVC paint testing I did last year? AllCoat, Bedec & Frenchic.
@@ProfessionalPainterDecorator yeah, didn't realise that the bedec was better than the zinsser, but I do prefer the zinsser flow and feel... Not used the French chic...
Have to say Bedec MSP soft satin is very nice.
Try Isomat too... you may be suprised
David Brent vibes
Waaaay. He said my name. Mate I’ll never use Diamond satinwood again. New wood doors I hit them with 1 primer 1 undercoat. And it took 3 diamond andddddd it still looked crap 😢
get your hands on some Bedec Aqua Advance Satin to try out (reviewed in a few weeks)... or the Isomat Isolac Satin.
@@ProfessionalPainterDecorator I do a lot of commercial work. Starbucks. KFC’s etc and still trying to find the right paint. Bradite one can has my blessing at the moment But again it’s always the whites that let you down. Where do you purchase bedec aqua from Phil? Cheers
You can get it at Paintwell, Brewers or even Toolstation.
@@ProfessionalPainterDecorator Dear Dr Paint Phil. I was going to order Bedec Aqua Advance Satin from Amazon until i read this review. 4.0 out of 5 stars Paint chips off
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 15 July 2023
Colour Name: White Nice thick paint that's easy to apply.
The main problem is it easily comes off when knocked. Some of my doors have got chip marks and you can see the old paint underneath.
This comment put me off buying Bedec Aqua Advance Satin off Amazon as I wanted to use for my sash windows and the last thing I want is the paint chipping off from banging my old windows closed
if you bang any paint it will chip off, it also depends the surface you;ve painted onto and if that is soft it'll damage it. @@bsfbestshortfilmsonyoutube
I spoke to dulux customer services and they said sponge down the door first with a damp sponge to stop it pulling .it's a bit better .
I then added 10% floatrol paint additive this helped a lot but you still have to paint very quickly.
I still had to use 3 undercoat on bare wood and 2 top coat of quick dry satin .
I just rubbed down some Louvre doors with quick dry satin not an easy job rub to hard and the paint blisters .
In the end I sprayed them .
I used a % of paint and 10% floatrol and 30% water mixed I got pretty good result .
I find dulux trade doesn't settle like oil paint so one minute it looks ok then you have a run you can't brush out because it dried very annoying 😒.
I won't be using dulux trade anymore .
The thing is why should I have to spend a fair amount of money to find a decent paint that works !
It's a bit be
there's better paints out there now.
a sponge and water is what they used to say to do years ago when they started to bring more wb paints out... that's a faff you don't need to do with other paints.
Used Dulux diamond Satinwood on 3 flights of stairs, Had to use it as customer already purchased.. Agree with you Phil absolute rubbish didn't cover well hard to work with ....hated it ,...
Thanks for sharing. Glad it's not just me.
That Dulux trade white QD gloss is the worst paint I’ve ever used. I never thought I’d see the day. Dulux was the market leader by a mile 15 - 20 years ago.
Where's it all gone wrong... R&D?
@@ProfessionalPainterDecorator I don’t know but I tried to talk my customer out of doing all the woodwork on a large HSL but they were adamant on gloss. It would have looked a thousand times nicer in Scuffex eggshell. Awful stuff. Terrible covering and spent more time catching runs than actual painting 😩😂
@@markmccarthy456 I just googled scruffex eggshell ,it's 90 quid a tin 🫣
Stick to ScuffX but second best Johnstone’s aquagaurd.
I'll be trying that out soon.
Can't stand any dulux trade,but as a shop fitter deccy most of our clients insist on it ,its all crappie,johnstones is far better,crown paints too alot of there gear is duff
but whos' saying use Dulux... and why!
Architect's mate for some reason they love it,it's just a name that's not been any good for years
they have no idea, thankfully I'm at the age now I don't care if I upset someone when they want to use a paint they think is good... I'll guide them to may way or no way ;)
Diamonds no good to brush but very good when you spray it phil
How much does it need thinning down?
@@ProfessionalPainterDecorator
Using it today on some panelling in a pub
100 mesh filter 308 tip
Sprays great just a splash of water
End of the day you can not beat oil base on wood.
water base for walls oil for wood.
38 years time served as a decorator also I'm a Dulux select decorator city and guilds plus Nvq 1,2 so I had the unfortunate experience of using that quick dry satin and tell you now don't buy its terrible!
If you are willing to use it make sure you check for runs about 15 mins in otherwise your gonna be doing a lot of re sanding and re applying .
water base will never be as solid as oil base, and never flows of your brush like oil. the end.
Welcome aboard Matt.
Water based have come on so much now, I can't see why why all exterior paints can't be waterbased, it moves with the wood a lot more than oil.
How many jobs to do you go to with faking peeling paint... And you know it was all oil based.
Dulux only have one good paint... Heritage.
The others are questionable;)
Durable paints always cover badly and are hard to use . I only use dimond as it lastes
4-6 hour recoat = quick drying 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 in all fairness I don't mind the Dulux Quick Dry Satinwood as a fall back
We need 30mind to an hour, don't we. LoL
oil based satin wood everytime for me.
oil based? not used that in years and years... There's better water based paints out there now that you don't need to be using Oil.
do you think water based covers as well as oil on woodwork and is as hard wearing, I still think oil is the best product for wood but maybe iam old school
Hate satinwood, how to avoid paint flashing, matt to shine sports after roller. Used everything is possible but still not perfect finish.
There’s been better alternatives for years….
Dulux has always been overpriced and an average product in the water based market. Zinnser Allcoat is now the choice of professional decorators
have you tried the Bedec paints?
Zinnser all coat in any colour great ... in white I'm 5 coats in and still grey/see thru
I say it on rinse and repeat, Dulux is duff paint. If you’re trade, I have no idea why you choose any of their products over the likes of Isomat, Moore etc. The general public have no idea what constitutes a decent paint. Valspars existence is proof of that! Dulux dropped the ball years ago with trade paints. There are too many better manufacturers to ever need to go back to them.
Nail on the head my friend. I've been saying it for years. Overpriced rubbish. All they've done is flood the market. Amazing just how many of my decorator colleagues are brand loyal and just won't try anything else.
Please give examples as I'm pulling my hair out with these water paint
Thanks
@@andrekidd6871 caparol haftprimer is the dogs nuts for a w/b primer. Flows beautifully and settles back like an old fashioned o/b undercoat. Nice to sand too. Most of the tikkurila satins are excellent. My preferences are everall aqua and helmi. Their otex akva primer is really good too. I've heard good things about isomat and WRX and along with Benjamin Moore, I'll be trying them all soon. Good luck and enjoy experimenting if you can! 👍
watch some of the other product test vids I've done.... see what you think to the brands you may never have heard of.
Fleetwood advance not bad
is that avaliable in the UK?
I don't no it in ireland
If the diamond is oil based why are you surprised its hard to apply its always thick and stringy out the tin. Thin it down with white spirit like your supposed to and apply 2 coats. Oil based is much harder wearing
LoL.
I'll let you watch the videos all the way through.
;)
Have a read of the description to the video as well.
Johnstones is miles better than dulux ive used nearly all of each equivalents and 9/10 of the time johnstones was better over the last 10 years or so. The Emulsions and hybrid paint was chalk and cheese. Dulux can't be testing their paints with johnstones etc gives you impression on some of these paints sometimes they didn't even test in general just made it and hoped for the best can't have cause if I can tell within 5 mins the paint isn't very good then surly the highly qualified people at Dulux can
You might not be far wrong ;)
😂😂😂 i gave up on dulux white water based years ago, still no improvement then!
Theses so many others out there now.
Their Satinwood does not last and soon looks dirty.
there's better paints out there, but not so easy to buy off the self, unless you already know about them.
WRX QD satin better than these lot cheaper
I'll try get some to compare.
Worst 2 products dulux have made,way to long recoat times for water based,poor coverage….Scuft X have put Dulux to shame
To be fair, Hanford and Green have better satin waterbase paints..tried those yet?
No I haven’t to be honest,it takes a while to convert customers to other products especially if they haven’t heard of them before like scuff x….my customers love the stuff now and always ask for it on future works
Not sure if you’ve reviewed the Brooklyn soft blend ct poly brush 3 inch from Premier….just bought one last week…few bristles came out but excellent brush,I might consider instead of Monarch Elite for a change…
Diamond satinwood is awful! Try teknos Phil… regards mes decorating
I need to have a word with them and try some out.
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