Dulux kitchen paint - any good?

[Gille]

Just about to paint some kitchen walls now all the major work is complete.The new plaster skim has had a mist coat and I (the wife) am now looking at colours. Just wanted any thoughts on Dulux kitchen paint. Is this the best way to go or should I stick with standard Matt. I know all about keeping it clean and being able to wipe it down, this all sounds good on the tin but is it a sod to apply, will I have any problems?

Cheers

 

[tapir]

Hi Gille
Something I can answer - I'm normally the one asking all the questions!
I used Dulux kitchen paint myself last week for the first time, on newly plastered walls. I put a coat of watered down plain emulsion on first as read on here!
It was indeed horrible to put on, you need a load of it on your roller - it's really thick and sticky, and we got through loads - had to go and get another can.
But it may well be worth it in the long run - if it does what it says on the tin then I think it's worth it. As I said, this was only last week and the kitchen isn't operational yet so I don't know, but maybe someone else will.

 

[gcol]

I used it a few weeks back (customer had bought it) - never again. You cut in around the edges and fill in with the roller. Where you touch paint that was applied a few minutes earlier it drags and picks up and generally makes a right mess. Stick to standard stuff: matt, silk or eggshell. You have been warned!

 

[Third_Eye]

In my opinion "Gille", i personally think the best thing for a kitchen is Dulux Trade Vinyl Soft Sheen, as it is washable. I agree with "gcol" on his opinion also (God help me).

 

[Zampa]

Two words.......

Its ****!

 

[gcol]

I agree with "gcol" on his opinion also (God help me).

When I realised what crap the kitchen paint was, I used soft sheen - that was fine.

 

[Deluks]

I was under the impression that the Dulux kitchen and bathroom paint is the same stuff as their trade diamond matt?

 

[gcol]

Well if it is, I'll be steering clear of that too.

 

[Gille]

Thanks to all for the comments. I think I will steer clear of the kitchen paint and stick to the matt or soft sheen.

Just a quick question, has anyone used paint pads for cutting in, instead of using a brush? I was thinking of giving it a go and then following it up with a roller to fill in.

Cheers

 

[gcol]

You been watching that shopping channel again? "It's a miracle!"

 

[Gille]

Thanks for that gcol you got me. But are they any good, they look to good to be true....

 

[Zampa]

You been watching that shopping channel again? "It's a miracle!"

And dont forget the 'Tuxedo paint system'...id love to wipe a half clean brush all over that smarmy mugs jacket!

Steer clear of the pads Gille..stick to a decent brush