Dulux Trade Diamond Eggshell vs other variations question

[Mattatooi]

Sorry, its probably been asked a million times. But I am looking on dulux decorator centre website, and I am properly confused about these paints.

There are 3 Trade eggshell paints. All in 5L (all prices exc vat, just straight off the website)

1) Trade Eggshell 5L - £54.53
2) Trade Diamond Eggshell 5L - £63.21
3) Trade Diamond High Performance Eggshell - 5L - £57.71

Why is the High performance stuff cheaper ? I was thinking satinwood or eggshell. I am painting, all stair spindles and bottom rail, all skirting in hallway, and 4 new pre-primed doors and 2 older sanded down doors.

Anyone help on recommendations? I also have a Johnstones and a Crown centre nearby, so seeing other brand similarities would be nice.

Thanks in advance.

 

[dcdec]

I think the high performance stuff may be a new product so they're offering it a bit cheaper. I don't use it so can't really offer an opinion on finish, durability etc. I'd always go with Little Green for eggshell.

 

[Mattatooi]

I just read that the High Performance stuff isnt recommended for wood.

 

[misterhelpful]

Sorry, its probably been asked a million times. But I am looking on dulux decorator centre website, and I am properly confused about these paints.

There are 3 Trade eggshell paints. All in 5L (all prices exc vat, just straight off the website)

1) Trade Eggshell 5L - £54.53
2) Trade Diamond Eggshell 5L - £63.21
3) Trade Diamond High Performance Eggshell - 5L - £57.71

Why is the High performance stuff cheaper ? I was thinking satinwood or eggshell. I am painting, all stair spindles and bottom rail, all skirting in hallway, and 4 new pre-primed doors and 2 older sanded down doors.

Anyone help on recommendations? I also have a Johnstones and a Crown centre nearby, so seeing other brand similarities would be nice.

Thanks in advance.

1) This is a solvent based paint that is suitable for wood and metal.
2) This is an acrylic emulsion that is suitable for use on a range of substrates, such as plaster, wallpaper, timber, etc, and is also a great choice for kitchens and bathrooms.
3) This is a more flexible acrylic emulsion, but is less versatile than the standard trade eggshell and isn't suitable for wood and metal, as you mentioned.

Personally, I always preferred solvent based products for timber, so out of those three, #1 would have been my preference for your situation. However, having not used any of those products for a while, I can't really say how well #2 would compare these days, and #3 isn't suitable.
I think I would opt for satinwood as my preferred finish.