Hi
Has anyone used Dulux and Wattyl id in the same conditions painting the interior of a home - was there any difference in application of paint (rolled).
I have just repainted my IP with Wattyl as that is the brand the painter used for the upper half of the exterior - let him risk falling and breaking something! I continued using Wattyl for the rest inside and out as he got it for me at his discount price.
At first I thought the Wattyl "Interior id" was lousy as I was having trouble blending the edges (particularly the ceiling as I used low sheen), and when I went over it again I just made it worse. I added a little water, and a little more (more than I have ever used before) until I was able to get a reasonable finish on the last couple of rooms. I later noticed that the tin suggested not painting in over 35 degree temps. Then I realised that I had never painted in the heat I was experiencing in a Brissy summer before, house is chamferboard with low pitched uninsulated roof so was quite warm.
The heat may explain the difficulty I was having but I would be interested in other people experiences in comparing Dulux and Wattyl in similar conditions - regardless of temperature. I have generally used Dulux in the past with no problems in getting a nice finish.
Also, does Dulux Weathershield take as long as Wattyl Solagard to harden?? I have never used either in the past and was surprised how soft Solagard remained for weeks after, particularly softening in the hot sun. The paint is like a soft flexible glue, which is a bit of a bugger when used on steps or decks because everything sticks to it. Even leaning over hand rails a week or two later left a slight impression of my t-shirt fabric.
Thanks
Has anyone used Dulux and Wattyl id in the same conditions painting the interior of a home - was there any difference in application of paint (rolled).
I have just repainted my IP with Wattyl as that is the brand the painter used for the upper half of the exterior - let him risk falling and breaking something! I continued using Wattyl for the rest inside and out as he got it for me at his discount price.
At first I thought the Wattyl "Interior id" was lousy as I was having trouble blending the edges (particularly the ceiling as I used low sheen), and when I went over it again I just made it worse. I added a little water, and a little more (more than I have ever used before) until I was able to get a reasonable finish on the last couple of rooms. I later noticed that the tin suggested not painting in over 35 degree temps. Then I realised that I had never painted in the heat I was experiencing in a Brissy summer before, house is chamferboard with low pitched uninsulated roof so was quite warm.
The heat may explain the difficulty I was having but I would be interested in other people experiences in comparing Dulux and Wattyl in similar conditions - regardless of temperature. I have generally used Dulux in the past with no problems in getting a nice finish.
Also, does Dulux Weathershield take as long as Wattyl Solagard to harden?? I have never used either in the past and was surprised how soft Solagard remained for weeks after, particularly softening in the hot sun. The paint is like a soft flexible glue, which is a bit of a bugger when used on steps or decks because everything sticks to it. Even leaning over hand rails a week or two later left a slight impression of my t-shirt fabric.
Thanks