Using Trade Paint

Sep 20, 2004 2 Replies
M

I'm about to put the topcoat on my front door. When I went to the paint shop the colour & finish I wanted (Dulux Weathershield, satin) were only available in Dulux Trade (specifically Weathershield Exterior Quick Drying Satin).



I've never used Trade paint before & I've got a few questions (the instructions on the tin weren't too much help): Do I need to diute it first? If so, in what proportions? Does it go on any differently? Are drying times or the finish any different?



Any help would be appreciated.



Michael


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M

My experience of trade paint is that the quality of opacity and finish can be much higher. Trade paint is not non-drip. I found that I needed to thin the paint considerably and apply in very thin coats (compared to ordinary non drip domestic stuff) and use a good quality brush. The finish afterwards (with rubbing down completely dry coats before the final layer) was astounding, almost like sprayed, I used car polish on top every few months because it looked so good.

mrcheerful

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This product should not be thinned. Should you ignore their recommendation, the solvent is water.

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