It’s a mine field out there in choosing the right paint if you’re a diy er. I wish the big manufacturers would be more honest and tell people that the retail version as opposed to the trade version is a far inferior product
That cutting in is insane on the skirting board! Made it look easy. Did you find like some reviewers have said that the paint almost removes itself when going over the same area again (when it's all wet still)?
Thanks man! I didn't actually have that issue myself, maybe because after cutting in I let it dry before going over with the roller. But I know what you mean, and have that issue before, mostly with water based eggshell though...
I have been struggling with this problem on 3in1 dulux base coat. This stuff is like cream. Try add more water to it untill consistency is more runny. That should be stated on tin tbh... Anyway we learn from experience ... That way is applying much better and you stressing less... I did for sure. Rather put more coats of this paint being diluted with water then experience such a drag with job as i just did...
Yes, I'm having that trouble too. Rollering over my cutting in pulls the paint off. Even back rolling stipples and pulls the paint off. Haven't got a clue how to stop it.
@@JBTV hi Justin. Just did one medium room. With magnolia. Going over a previous bog standard emulsion coat. Brand new home. Been in a year and kids have made a mess of it. Did two walls and decided on a little bit of water. I had a long nap roller do made it harder. It was bloody difficult to work with tbh and I have done tonnes of painting with my dad. It cost me a bit more time but the end finish was pretty good. There is no sheen or agine to it. What should I ask for if i want a bit if shine in emulsion?. I am happy to dork.out a bit more. For this one from b n q. I can go to a proper paint shop though. One full tin 5l gone then about 1.fifth the way though second tin. If its as tough and washable as it says? Guy at b n.q mentioned dulux trade. Will that be better? It was cheaper as you could buy 10l.ta
The old ICI days of Dulux were best, tough ICI Silthane added to their paints made them incredibly long lasting and resilient to anything life and the weather could throw at it and secondly they lasted and lasted without peeling or showing signs of mould. Today the formulas for Dulux Paints are not the same as they used to be.
Please could you give me advice: do I water it down for the two coats I'll be applying. Thank you. And how many liters did you use for that room size. BTW, didn't know painting was this complicated, and detailed. You did a great job
I was just wondering, does watering it down a little stop it being as tough? the main reason I'm looking into this paint is because I want to be able to scrub my walls :D
no specialist here but great question, my theory is adding water would reduce any such properties in the paint there just feels no way it wouldn't and we all know 5 minutes after a paint job its going to be scuffed, scraped, knocked on the wall. I have the white dulux diamond (same as easycare) and 8 years after it does wipe down nicely without fainting still but more nastier knocks ie chair scraping against the wall that leaves a bit of a mark.
Like a lot of people, I get so confused with the formulation, product description (and Marketing) of Dulux consumer paints. To me, the specification of this surely makes it equivalent to a Diamond Eggshell?
Was a bit worried after applying a first coat at the patchiness of the Violet White (lets be honest its purple) that I applied last night but this has given me hope that all is not lost once a second coat is applied!!
Love the colour! Gonna paint the office this colour on the weekend. Don't know which to buy, as the Easy Care you're using is £26, and the normal Dulux one is £15. Dont know if its worth the extra 🤔
I've tried using this paint many times and always get the same result, bad texture left on the wall!! It's as if it dries as soon as it's rolled on, so when you try to lay it off it leaves a stipple effect. I noticed you didn't lay it off when you rolled it on, is there a reason why you didn't? Thanks, good video!
Our "bad texture problems" all disappeared after switching out the rollers to pro rollers, specifically designed for smoothe surfaces. Problem solved and the results are consistently amazing. Don't just invest in good paint, the brushes and rollers make a huge difference, so see them as an investment and spend the extra money. They will last longer as well, with no shedding on the walls. This Easycare paint is next level - even beginner jobs look professional (especially if you take the time to properly prep your walls) and it's, by far, the easiest to clean. It would take a truly miraculous paint to change our belief in this one.
@@MichSouthAfrica I always use Hamilton perfection rollers and I have to say this makes zero difference with this paint. Short pile rollers are only good for newly plastered walls and will not hold enough paint for this type of paint as it's not flat enough to hide roller sheen, left by doing only small bits of the wall at a time if using a short pile. I gave up on this paint a while a go now i only use johnstones acrylic matt or tikkurila, far superior to this cheap DIY paint!
Will this Dulux Easycare be OK for a kitchen or do we need Dulux Easycare Kitchen? The present colour ( She loves it ) on our Kitchen walls is available in the Dulux Easycare range (washable & tough with unique stain repellent technology) but not in the Dulux Easycare Kitchen range ( exceptionally tough, grease and stain resistant paint.).
The best way to answer this is.... Not as effective as the kitchen version, but better than using a standard emulsion. If you have high steam and condensation in your kitchen I'd say no, don't use it.
@@kenmorgan231 Cool man! If the cracks are really fine, and not getting any larger, then I would try and get as much paint in there as possible, and give it 2 coats.
I’ve been using this stuff and it’s horrible! Within 20 seconds it reacts with the Matt paint on the wall so when I go back over it the paint sticks to the roller. Found out this is common with washable paints. In the end I had little choice but to work super quick and then sand the whole wall which was a knightmare. The second coat went on okay thankfully. Buy a tester pot if you’re thinking of using this stuff!!!!!!
Anthony I’ve always found this also… what I do is cut it all in first allow to dry then roll over…. Then your cut in and second coat goes on a dream 😀😀👌🏻👌🏻
the main problem with these scrubbable emulsions is they don't have as good opacity as vinyl's or silks and thats trade paints so this being a retail one going to be nightmare
don't seem to bad about £25 cheaper per gallon than the real stuff but doubt that will go as far or cover as well so probably not really going to save much in the end.
Probably won't be the same colour as the consumer Easycare colour they picked. Difference between the same colour in a consumer tin and mixed in the trade centre can be miles apart.
How does this compare to farrow and ball. And can this dulux paint be painted directly onto wallpaper, or will I need a primer. If so what primer would you recommend I use?
@@willb8096 I've used both and found the Dulux easier to apply and covers well. Farrow and Ball is harder work.Plenty of complaints online about Farrow and Ball from painters
Peter Gillam Cheers. I’ve noticed a lot of complaints from both really. I guess it depends what finish your after. Farrow and ball has much better trust pilot reviews that dulux, but like you said I think dulux has a better coverage and is definitely cheaper. Also Dulux is a lot more hardwearing it seems like
I know im asking randomly but does someone know a way to log back into an instagram account..? I was dumb lost my login password. I love any assistance you can offer me!
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Dulux Trade paint is ok but this is Dulux Retail. It’s not a good enough quality. The Dulux dog on the tin signifies it’s Retail quality. Nowhere does it say Dulux Trade. It’s Dulux Retail and thus it’s a Retail quality. It’s ok for Joe average but for a professional decorator it’s nowhere near good enough. Tikkurila Optiva 5 Zinsser Scrubbable Matt Crown Clean Extreme all absolutely monster past Easycare.
Its not true, its not washable, twice needed to take off the paint and paint again in my daughters bedroom or you can tell me how you wash it... make video how you wash that paint :)
Terrible paint. It's the first time I've ever had to apply 3 coats because the opacity is dreadful. Patchy, weak and you can see the original colour underneath. I'll never buy this again. It's thick, which stops drips from the brush or roller but coverage is shocking.
Nightmare paint! Look at the reviews of the easycare range. Terrible. Been a decorator for 25 years, only had one other worse paint than this. It dries really quick when you apply by brush and roller, takes it off if you go over it after only a few seconds, unless you are super quick. Do not use on matt walls as will be a nightmare for you, ok on silk walls or maybe vinyl matt (as able to stay wet)as the paint does not suck into the walls like the average contract matt base you are going to go over. Second coat of easycare goes on better as the first coat does not let the second coat dry so quickly, so stays wet and does not take it off. If you use this paint, beware! as you may have to sand down the first coat! dont take only my word on this paint, check out the reviews.
Pure rubbish customer bought it for me it was a yellow going over the same yellow it took 4 coats ...it’s just coloured water ...absolute crap get the trade equivalent from Dulux will cost you 4 times as much though or even better don’t use the shite ...... and what’s all this coming back tomorrow bollocks ain’t got time for that !!!
I’ve been quite undecided on what paint colour I wanted to use for my living room and once I saw this colour I fell in love !
It’s a mine field out there in choosing the right paint if you’re a diy er. I wish the big manufacturers would be more honest and tell people that the retail version as opposed to the trade version is a far inferior product
That cutting in is insane on the skirting board! Made it look easy. Did you find like some reviewers have said that the paint almost removes itself when going over the same area again (when it's all wet still)?
Thanks man! I didn't actually have that issue myself, maybe because after cutting in I let it dry before going over with the roller. But I know what you mean, and have that issue before, mostly with water based eggshell though...
I have been struggling with this problem on 3in1 dulux base coat. This stuff is like cream. Try add more water to it untill consistency is more runny. That should be stated on tin tbh... Anyway we learn from experience ... That way is applying much better and you stressing less... I did for sure. Rather put more coats of this paint being diluted with water then experience such a drag with job as i just did...
Yes, I'm having that trouble too. Rollering over my cutting in pulls the paint off. Even back rolling stipples and pulls the paint off. Haven't got a clue how to stop it.
@@JBTV hi Justin.
Just did one medium room. With magnolia. Going over a previous bog standard emulsion coat. Brand new home. Been in a year and kids have made a mess of it. Did two walls and decided on a little bit of water. I had a long nap roller do made it harder. It was bloody difficult to work with tbh and I have done tonnes of painting with my dad. It cost me a bit more time but the end finish was pretty good. There is no sheen or agine to it.
What should I ask for if i want a bit if shine in emulsion?.
I am happy to dork.out a bit more. For this one from b n q. I can go to a proper paint shop though. One full tin 5l gone then about 1.fifth the way though second tin. If its as tough and washable as it says?
Guy at b n.q mentioned dulux trade. Will that be better? It was cheaper as you could buy 10l.ta
Benjamin Moore Aura is probably the best emulsion in the UK 😉
The old ICI days of Dulux were best, tough ICI Silthane added to their paints made them incredibly long lasting and resilient to anything life and the weather could throw at it and secondly they lasted and lasted without peeling or showing signs of mould. Today the formulas for Dulux Paints are not the same as they used to be.
Any brand you'd recommend?
@@TAIL313 Johnstone's Trade? They do an Acrylic Durable Matt which is obviously going to cost more than this Dulux Retail EasyCare emulsion.
Please could you give me advice: do I water it down for the two coats I'll be applying. Thank you. And how many liters did you use for that room size. BTW, didn't know painting was this complicated, and detailed. You did a great job
I was just wondering, does watering it down a little stop it being as tough? the main reason I'm looking into this paint is because I want to be able to scrub my walls :D
no specialist here but great question, my theory is adding water would reduce any such properties in the paint there just feels no way it wouldn't and we all know 5 minutes after a paint job its going to be scuffed, scraped, knocked on the wall. I have the white dulux diamond (same as easycare) and 8 years after it does wipe down nicely without fainting still but more nastier knocks ie chair scraping against the wall that leaves a bit of a mark.
Like a lot of people, I get so confused with the formulation, product description (and Marketing) of Dulux consumer paints. To me, the specification of this surely makes it equivalent to a Diamond Eggshell?
Id like to see lighter paint over darker paint, see how it covers
Was a bit worried after applying a first coat at the patchiness of the Violet White (lets be honest its purple) that I applied last night but this has given me hope that all is not lost once a second coat is applied!!
How much is a little bit of water?
Quite cheap
Depends where you get it from.
I think it’s great paint. I get it colour matched to farrow and ball colours.
I used the same paint in jasmine white. I had to paint the walls three times until patches disappeared
Love the colour! Gonna paint the office this colour on the weekend. Don't know which to buy, as the Easy Care you're using is £26, and the normal Dulux one is £15. Dont know if its worth the extra 🤔
Skip on easy care and buy Trade, it’s worth the extra money
I've tried using this paint many times and always get the same result, bad texture left on the wall!!
It's as if it dries as soon as it's rolled on, so when you try to lay it off it leaves a stipple effect. I noticed you didn't lay it off when you rolled it on, is there a reason why you didn't? Thanks, good video!
This is exactly what is happening to our walls when the paint is applied.
Our "bad texture problems" all disappeared after switching out the rollers to pro rollers, specifically designed for smoothe surfaces. Problem solved and the results are consistently amazing. Don't just invest in good paint, the brushes and rollers make a huge difference, so see them as an investment and spend the extra money. They will last longer as well, with no shedding on the walls.
This Easycare paint is next level - even beginner jobs look professional (especially if you take the time to properly prep your walls) and it's, by far, the easiest to clean. It would take a truly miraculous paint to change our belief in this one.
@@MichSouthAfrica I always use Hamilton perfection rollers and I have to say this makes zero difference with this paint. Short pile rollers are only good for newly plastered walls and will not hold enough paint for this type of paint as it's not flat enough to hide roller sheen, left by doing only small bits of the wall at a time if using a short pile.
I gave up on this paint a while a go now i only use johnstones acrylic matt or tikkurila, far superior to this cheap DIY paint!
Is that cling film around the electrical outlet?
How much water would you put in a 5l tin to make application easier ?
About 5-10%, depending on the humidity and temperature
@@JBTV thanks very much , keep up the good content mate , it's great info for people that need tips 👍
Will this Dulux Easycare be OK for a kitchen or do we need Dulux Easycare Kitchen? The present colour ( She loves it ) on our Kitchen walls is available in the Dulux Easycare range (washable & tough with unique stain repellent technology) but not in the Dulux Easycare Kitchen range ( exceptionally tough, grease and stain resistant paint.).
The best way to answer this is.... Not as effective as the kitchen version, but better than using a standard emulsion. If you have high steam and condensation in your kitchen I'd say no, don't use it.
@@kenmorgan231 Cool man! If the cracks are really fine, and not getting any larger, then I would try and get as much paint in there as possible, and give it 2 coats.
Do I need to paint on Matt first then?
I’ve been using this stuff and it’s horrible! Within 20 seconds it reacts with the Matt paint on the wall so when I go back over it the paint sticks to the roller. Found out this is common with washable paints. In the end I had little choice but to work super quick and then sand the whole wall which was a knightmare. The second coat went on okay thankfully. Buy a tester pot if you’re thinking of using this stuff!!!!!!
Anthony I’ve always found this also… what I do is cut it all in first allow to dry then roll over…. Then your cut in and second coat goes on a dream 😀😀👌🏻👌🏻
Hi Justin. Once you have done the cutting before first coat would you then cut in again before the second d coat? Thanks
Cut in again on the second coat to tidy up any tiny areas of imperfection
the main problem with these scrubbable emulsions is they don't have as good opacity as vinyl's or silks and thats trade paints so this being a retail one going to be nightmare
don't seem to bad about £25 cheaper per gallon than the real stuff but doubt that will go as far or cover as well so probably not really going to save much in the end.
I'd personally rather use The Diamond Matt product mixed from my trade centre where it can handle 20% water easy and mixed on the day for myself
Probably won't be the same colour as the consumer Easycare colour they picked. Difference between the same colour in a consumer tin and mixed in the trade centre can be miles apart.
@@skimmingstoness The machines are literally programmed to give out a specific amount of pigment, so I find this hard to believe.
Is this the durable version of Dulux? I’m really unsure if you can wash off hand prints etc
This is more like the retail durable version, go for the dulux trade diamond Matt if you want real durability
Thanks…yep went for that after and big difference!
How does this compare to farrow and ball. And can this dulux paint be painted directly onto wallpaper, or will I need a primer. If so what primer would you recommend I use?
About half the price!
Peter Gillam how do they compare quality wise
@@willb8096 I've used both and found the Dulux easier to apply and covers well. Farrow and Ball is harder work.Plenty of complaints online about Farrow and Ball from painters
Peter Gillam Cheers. I’ve noticed a lot of complaints from both really. I guess it depends what finish your after. Farrow and ball has much better trust pilot reviews that dulux, but like you said I think dulux has a better coverage and is definitely cheaper. Also Dulux is a lot more hardwearing it seems like
@@willb8096 crap retail paint don’t use,use a good trade paint
Its a great paint i used the goose down colour in it. Cheap on offer at times in b&q. Good instructive video for rhe diy sector. Nice 1
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@Israel Alvin i really appreciate your reply. I got to the site on google and Im waiting for the hacking stuff now.
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what brush are you using and what size is it
I used Dulux washable and tough and I had to water it down just to get it to roll. All good once water was added
Is it natural slate?
I find with the lighter colour on the easy care range the coverage aint all that
Are these the same colour
what is the difference between the bathroom version and this?
The bathroom version will have more of a sheen to it to stop it holding onto any moisture.
@@JBTV cheers m8.
HI Justin, how much water do you put into the Easycare?
About 1 part water to 10 parts paint
To liter paint add 300ml water
How much water did you add?
About a tenth I would imagine, long time ago!
Is easycare like silk paint ?
No, it still has a Matt finish, not completely matt, but less than silk.
What colours did u use.???
Natural slate
Hi, what colour was the darker one?
It was only one colour I was using, it's natural slate.
Can i get this in matt white
I'm pretty sure you can...
Thansk and is this good for kitchens
Hi
What's the best roller for that paint?
Just go for a medium pile..
Depends on how rough or smooth the surface is.
Purdy
Nice video cheers
I used it today best paint in the market no splashes I will recommend to use 👍
Dulux Trade paint is ok but this is Dulux Retail. It’s not a good enough quality. The Dulux dog on the tin signifies it’s Retail quality. Nowhere does it say Dulux Trade.
It’s Dulux Retail and thus it’s a Retail quality.
It’s ok for Joe average but for a professional decorator it’s nowhere near good enough.
Tikkurila Optiva 5
Zinsser Scrubbable Matt
Crown Clean Extreme all absolutely monster past Easycare.
Its not true, its not washable, twice needed to take off the paint and paint again in my daughters bedroom or you can tell me how you wash it... make video how you wash that paint :)
Terrible paint. It's the first time I've ever had to apply 3 coats because the opacity is dreadful. Patchy, weak and you can see the original colour underneath. I'll never buy this again. It's thick, which stops drips from the brush or roller but coverage is shocking.
Fair point Sean..
Sean your just being negative.the chap done a great job on the room and he can paint my house
@@oxodog7290 Are you English?
Your rather than you're.
Done rather than did.
I'm surprised you have money for a house.
@@seankirby2580 I’m surprised how negative and judgemental you are mr English Sean
Nightmare paint! Look at the reviews of the easycare range. Terrible. Been a decorator for 25 years, only had one other worse paint than this. It dries really quick when you apply by brush and roller, takes it off if you go over it after only a few seconds, unless you are super quick. Do not use on matt walls as will be a nightmare for you, ok on silk walls or maybe vinyl matt (as able to stay wet)as the paint does not suck into the walls like the average contract matt base you are going to go over. Second coat of easycare goes on better as the first coat does not let the second coat dry so quickly, so stays wet and does not take it off.
If you use this paint, beware! as you may have to sand down the first coat! dont take only my word on this paint, check out the reviews.
Pure rubbish customer bought it for me it was a yellow going over the same yellow it took 4 coats ...it’s just coloured water ...absolute crap get the trade equivalent from Dulux will cost you 4 times as much though or even better don’t use the shite ...... and what’s all this coming back tomorrow bollocks ain’t got time for that !!!
Dulux is rubbish and this retail stuff wouldn’t use it if I was given it for free