Tikkurila Optiva 5 - what paint to use
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- Опубліковано 12 вер 2024
- Hey there, folks! It's Phil Beckwith, The Professional Painter and Decorator, and I'm here to talk about my latest flat renovation project. As you might know, paint can be pretty pricey, so I'm always on the lookout for ways to save some cash. That's why I'm using up some spare paint I have lying around for this project. I mean, why buy more paint when you've got some just sitting there, right?
Now, let's talk about Tikkurila Optiva 5. This is some premium paint, folks. It's like the champagne of paint. And let me tell you, I'm not just saying that because I'm waiting for Porsche to get in touch for me to test out a 911. (Cough, cough.) No, I'm saying it because it's true. This stuff is the real deal.
As for brushes and rollers, I like to get a little creative. I mean, anyone can use a regular old brush or roller, but where's the fun in that? I personally like to use a cat's tongue brush and a fluffy bunny roller. I mean, why not, right? And who knows, maybe it'll catch on and become the latest trend in painting tools. You heard it here first, folks.
But seriously, the most important thing is to use whatever works best for you. Whether it's a synthetic brush or a natural bristle brush or even your hands (okay, maybe not your hands, use a sock at least - you've seen a TicTok video of that I'm sure), as long as it gets the job done right, that's all that matters.
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Absolutely love the Tikkurilla paints...Optiva 5 goes a dream and for me one off the best on the market 👌
AR2 is my go to ceiling paint. I use Arroworthy too btw
you must get all the best customers in the country Phil being able to use all these higher end paints on all your work
LoL there's cheaper Paints for everyone else lol
I use Optiva 5 regularly with my customers too. It’s actually cheaper for me than the Dulux or Johnstones scrubbable paints with the discounts I have and Tikkurilla do free courier delivery for trade customers which is convenient (order before 2pm and it usually turns up the next day). I suggest more durable paint for high traffic areas like hallways and some customers like to use it everywhere.
You say cheaper for cheaper clients it's not that much dearer when you think about it, when doing quotes explain to your clients why you use certain paints etcs, get some knowledge, my main point is why have a pro decorator in and use cheap matieirals? Pay once and make it last saving money in the long run, I've been back to jobs 3 years later and it still looks fresh (depending on home etc....)
If your paying a professional painter why would you cheap out on paint?
@@James-dv1df you'd be surprised happens a lot I've had customers who wouldn't have me work for them unless they get the paint Ive even walked away from some jobs after seeing what they want me to use on big jobs
Been using this for a couple of years now it's very good opacity and covers lovely.
Just using this product on my hallway. Freebie from when my local paintwell closed down in Stoke. Rolls nice goes a long way. Wooster frame locks into GT extension pole.
Oldfield bushes are very good for emulsion
Hi Phil, I’ve had some great results with Tikkurila Optiva 5, it’s my preference for high traffic areas. However I had a recent issue with a light colour match that was way off, however customer support from Tikkurila was rubbish which has put me off using this on large jobs.
Isomat Premium sprayed 😍 Only tried Optiva 3 finish was awful with short pile sleeve ,probably my mistake you need to put it on heavy and leave it i believe .🙄
optiva 3 i find too dry and not so good in darker colours. imo
Tikkurila state on their website you must use the Optiva Primer as a base. On a previously painted wall with Johnstone Perfect Matt, can I use either Optiva 3 Ceramic without any issues? Many thanks in advance.
Hey Phil Brewers have been trying to push the Isomat wall paints on me. Wondering if you got a video for the Isomat optiva 5 equivalent? Great content 👍
no, but I've used the isomat premium paint, read the back of the can... I found 5% water to it was ideal, lovley finish, you will like it.
@@ProfessionalPainterDecorator Second that. I've dropped Optiva in favour of the isomat premium. The professional is also a lovely drop of gear.
Yeah, I use arrow worthy brushes but find theydon't last and become quite straggly, ice fusion seen to be very good so far
Had decided in this after watching this and some other vids but now torn with heritage after watching more vids and isomat premium as keep reading very positive comments avout that. How the hell do you guys decide ?
Hi Phil been painting since I was 15 now 66 what's your opinion on the changes in the quality of paint over the years
in recent year the improvement in WB paints.... new brands coming to the uk are giving the 'known uk brands' a run for their money.
Oil paints aren't like they were 20yrs ago.
The progression of MSP waterbased paints is interesting along with adhesion primer/Uc's.
This are better ::D
I never hear anything about Purdy brushes and rollers? Do they not compare anymore (perfectionist DIY'er here)
not used the brushes for years, they went silly priced.. as we used the Purdy Pro Extra (blue bristle) brushes, not the a normal Purdy Monarch
@@ProfessionalPainterDecorator ahh, fair enough. I've always liked the sprig for wb satinwood, but need some new ones and thought I'd look at whether others were better. Might stick with what I know, although the arroworthy are sounding like a great one to try
i get the same with 2 fussy blokes roller cage on my roller pole seems to come loose
So what's the deal with this paint now then? I read posts a while ago all over the place that this was fantastic stuff, the best, then I saw you vieeo a year ago saying the formula had changed and this was basically rubbish.. So has it switched back now?
And what's the consensus on Anti Reflex, still the go to, or has that changed?! About to do a shed load of painting and considering both of these instead of Dulux Trade (ceiling) and Little Greene intelligent emulsion (walls)
Last year, it's the colour that was the issue with its poor coverage... For some reason.
AR2 is still great.
Check out Heritage Velvet matt emulsion as well.
@@ProfessionalPainterDecorator cheers, so you'd still recommend Optiva5 then, or is it colour dependant? - with over 50sqm of walls I don't fancy three coats of I can get away with two! Was considering Crown Clean Extreme too - it's for a solid build summerhouse to be used like a shed/gym/playroom! So something durable is the order of the day! Probably a pale stoney type colour
@@Oldskooladdict93 yes, colour is a factor, but you can't tell which will be the problem lol
Clean Extreme a good choice.. the new dulux Diamond Matt too.
going a bit posher.. look at Isomat Premium paint.. avaible through Brewers or Paintwell.....
you need to add water to it (read the back of the can) 5% I've found was plenty.... a bit more if on a bare substrate.
@@ProfessionalPainterDecorator cheers, I'll give that a look, little greene is double the price anyway :0
Does Ar2 make much difference in rooms which don't get lots of natural light?
Hi Phil how are we? What would you rate Optiva 5 vs crown vinyl matte (i am presuming youve used it). Struggling to get a good finish the crown stuff, always seem to get picture framing no matter how applied.
All good tnx.
Two totally different products there your comparing.
I've not used any Vinyl Matt for years, unless forced.
Optiva 5 is comparable to Crown Clean Extreme.
Cut in one wall at a time.
What colour is it?
Options... For durable Matt finishes over the 'normal' vinyl Matt paints.
Try Isomat Profile Color.
Benjamin Moore Ben.
Dulux heritage velvet Matt.
@@ProfessionalPainterDecoratorthe colour I’m using is mixed to F&B purbeck stone. I just buy Crown vinyl Matt as that’s what the previous decorator used on my home but as time went by certain walls needed a good recoat (high traffic I.e hallway). Out of all them options which would you suggest to use? I want to repaint the whole area now, just with a better (durable and “easier” to apply paint). How come you avoid the vinyl Matt stuff? Thanks Phil as always
@@Strong1rdJosh vinyl Matt tends to flash, showing brush marks and where the roller has been.
Crown Clean Extreme should be good.
Any durable Matt is normally fine.
Any of the options I gave will be fine, ones not really any better than another.
@@ProfessionalPainterDecoratorthanks again Phil, proceeding with Optiva 5 🎉
Which is better, this or Crown clean extreme?
We used to use crown CE. Now we use O5.
Crown CE is still nice though.
what do you think of Dulux Diamond Matt? it seems to be the only paint available from our local stores. would you use this?
I always preferred Crown Clean Extreme over Dulux Diamond Matt
@@ProfessionalPainterDecorator Thank you for your reply, would you mind recommending 2 Tikkurila paints please? My client wants his entire flat completely painted white, after watching your video I’m going to buy and use Optiva 5 for the walls and Anti Reflex 2 for the ceilings, please could you recommend a Tikkurila undercoat and top coat satin finish for the doors and skirting boards? Much appreciated.
Would you recommend using a primer on previously painted doors and skirting boards or just rub down, I’m thinking of using Helmi 30?
@@nickgreg8068 rub down.dust off. Helmi primer/UC then two coats of Helmi 30 topcoats.
@@nickgreg8068can I ask why you would use the anti reflex for ceilings rather that the optiva ?
What do you think to the tikkurila vinyl matt?
Never used it.
Good product. Nothing at all between tik VM and Isomat Professional. Both excellent if you're looking for a non scrubbable finish.
I used Tik VM in my lounge mixed to F&B, very impressed tbh
i got two 2.5l tubs of Optiva 5 matched to F&B, would you recommend to mix them together when i am doing the painting or will they be exactly the same?
if you can and it's for the same room/job, mix them. I would possibly chance it, open both tins, mix them both up, drop a few spots of one paint into another and see if they are the same or slightly off. if they were mixed on the ame machine at the same time, you may find they are fine.
What is the Optiva 3 like? It’s supposed to be more matte ??
Yep. 3% sheen.
Personally it's a bit flat and dry for my liking. Dark colour can polish up if brushed against.
@@ProfessionalPainterDecorator polish up? Do you mean scuffing? I’m not familiar with the term .
@@helenalovelock1030 it looks like you've rubbed it with a cloth
That episode with the fish was awful mate…..total lack of respect for the fish..!!!…..otherwise the Inbetweeners is hilarious..!!!…..Superb painting and decorating videos Phil..!!….⭐️👍
i don't think it was an alive fish