Anyone know about gloss paint ??

[Dave7]

Having a room decorated by a pro. Deal is I have to get materials.
He has specified Dulux 'one coat' as (he says) it really is a one coat that works.
I, in my ignorance, am thinking that surely there must be other equally good paints.
What think you ?

 

[Tom...]

Sorry, are you asking about one coat paint or gloss paint?

We like Little Greene paint.

 

[Mark Grant]

It's been a while since I used a Dulux One Coat gloss paint, it was awful!
It may have improved since then but I wouldn't specify it on a job. If you use the water based type be prepared for a low level of gloss and ensure that there is thoruogh preparation especially if going over oil based paint.
I think it odd that a 'Pro' wants to use a retail (ie non trade) paint, I'm sure One Coat is only sold in retail tins.
Whatever you use, good preparation is the key to a good long lasting finish. It's the hard dirty bit, the bit where short cuts are taken!

 

[Tenkaykev]

I’d question the use of “ One Coat “ too, especially by a “ professional “
I’ve seen Leyland Trade paint used a lot.

 

[newts]

I don't know any professional decorators who'd recommend one coat gloss? They tend to be thick & gloopy to apply. Traditional 2 coat systems give a superior & smoother finish.

 

[Peugeotrider]

He only wants it for speed on the job...not quality imo

 

[steveindenmark]

My father was a painter and decorator for over 50 years. He always used Dulux and would not touch one coat paint. Your painter wants to use it for speed. If you tell him you want it undercoating and then glossing he will probably charge you twice the price for his time. If he does. Find somebody else to do it.

 

[PeteXXX]

Have you asked the decorator why he is specifying this paint?

 

[Oldhippy]

It's shiny.

 

[Sterlo]

I've never found a good one coat paint, I tend to use Wilko's paint, all good quality.

 

[Dave7]

Sorry, are you asking about one coat paint or gloss paint?

We like Little Greene paint.

One coat gloss for doors and skirting boards etc.

 

[Dave7]

Have you asked the decorator why he is specifying this paint?

I was out. It was MrsD he spoke to.
He was recommended to us.

 

[Sterlo]

In my experience, not only does it not cover as well as normal 2 coat, it never seems to last as long, Within a year or 2 it starts to lose its shine and often discolours if it's white.

 

[GM]

I don't know any professional painter that would use Dulux One coat. Get him to use Benjamin Moore paints, proper job!

 

[jowwy]

i would just paint it all myself......no way i would pay for a painter