Painting - Dulux vs cheaper options

Sorry to hijack this thread but where is the cheapest place to buy bulk Dulux in Sydney (prefer North Shore area).

You probably will pay a north shore premium :p
I get my paints from NE Roofas or MACE paints, they are both pretty cheap. But located in Earlwood and Campsie.... so no where near north shore. :(
 
Are they employees, or do you just manage the tradies?

pinkboy

Employees and subcontractors.

My business partner was a professional painter for quite a few years in Perth + we have a staff member he trained years ago, subcontract the rest.

I tend to line up some leads and he meets with them for the finer details, I've picked up a bit of know how along the way but am far from an expert.

I know more about the other stuff, eg. building, renos, project management etc. Looks like we are about to win a church renovation ~$270k, now that's exciting. I think we've spread ourselves too thin though, need to be KNOWN as specialists in 1 thing, kinda hard to explain what we do when people ask ATM.
 
I think I might borrow this idea, or at least see what it looks like in sample :)

It's a 'secret' colour my Dulux trade shop got me onto this week. I was looking for a grey that came in different strengths and not all of them do. There is no sample cards for it, but it's in the fan deck at the counter and the Colour Atlas.

I'm going to use the 1/4 strength as a 'white' on some weatherboards. Outside in the sun it will appear very pale. I'll combine it with full strength render next to the weatherboards.

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As for paint sheen, flat looks great particularly on a rendered wall with slight imperfections but I don't consider it practical. The last time I painted the inside of my home I used flat but within months marks started to show around light switches and corners that you brush as you walk past ....and this is a clean home with little traffic. It was Dulux and could be cleaned to a degree, but flat is high maintenance. I repainted some colour in low sheen a few months later - and 14 years on it is still looking good with the occasional clean around light switches etc. Have never used flat anywhere again other than ceiling.
 
Thanks for all the replies! The Brume 1/4 looks good, they told me it was an older colour now but could still mix it up. I found White Duck 1/4 which looks almost the same, it has just a touch more yellow in it rather than green so apparently is warmer, but looks grey/stone when compared to more yellow Hog Bristle 1/4 on the test boards I've done. I wonder if both colours are too light - they have barely any contrast to ceiling, but I'm only going for neutral/off white effectively and the unit can be dark so I worry that going 1/2 strength might make it too dark?

Also, for the trim colour, I was tossing up going with either white or a half/full strength colour to match whatever I pick for the walls, but was recommended that I get the gloss done in the exact same colour as walls? I thought white might make it more versatile for a quick repaint if needed later on, cos it's the trim that's the more fiddly/costly element... What do you think? Looking at white blinds if that helps.

And finally, prefs for paint gloss type? Walls - I was quoted 'Matt', but 'low sheen' seems to be better option? And for trim, full or semi-gloss?
 
Had an interior painting quote done, product they use is Dulux Wash & Wear Ultra Premium Matt. The quote says they can adjust the price by using cheaper paint options....but is it worth it, or does this stuff tend to be pretty durable?

another one for wash n' wear or equivalent. worth it.

I'm also mindful that it will be 2 coats over lavender/mauve, will the cheaper stuff potentially require more coats and potentially cost more anyway?
I would definitely do 2 undercoats.

And any recommendations for a neutral/off white colour that isn't too clinical or likely to date in the near future? Kitchen cupboards are white, and bench is a very pale light blue/grey laminate - so maybe a touch of grey rather than beige?
I reckon cream is ready for a come-back. I love clotted cream 1/4 strength if you're not north facing. It will give a lovely complement to the pale blue-grey being it's opposite.

enjoy. love painting. so satisfying! :)


oh I see you've just about decided. yes off white is great. low sheen + semi gloss I reckon. Full gloss requires sunnies.

I prefer different strengths of the same colour - unless you're one of those 'white' people but that's all over for a while now, isn't it?
 
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Thanks for all the replies! The Brume 1/4 looks good, they told me it was an older colour now but could still mix it up. I found White Duck 1/4 which looks almost the same, it has just a touch more yellow in it rather than green so apparently is warmer, but looks grey/stone when compared to more yellow Hog Bristle 1/4 on the test boards I've done. I wonder if both colours are too light - they have barely any contrast to ceiling, but I'm only going for neutral/off white effectively and the unit can be dark so I worry that going 1/2 strength might make it too dark?

Also, for the trim colour, I was tossing up going with either white or a half/full strength colour to match whatever I pick for the walls, but was recommended that I get the gloss done in the exact same colour as walls? I thought white might make it more versatile for a quick repaint if needed later on, cos it's the trim that's the more fiddly/costly element... What do you think? Looking at white blinds if that helps.

And finally, prefs for paint gloss type? Walls - I was quoted 'Matt', but 'low sheen' seems to be better option? And for trim, full or semi-gloss?

Lol white duck 1/4 and brume 1/4 look totally different on a wall, just did a comparison on one we are painting.
 
Also keep in mind that the sheen level can change the colour depending on the light. Flat absorbs light, gloss reflects it. If you put flat and low sheen on the wall together the colour can look different - flat would be darker and low sheen lighter - or is the other way around :eek:
 
Lol white duck 1/4 and brume 1/4 look totally different on a wall, just did a comparison on one we are painting.

Do you have any pics Zimby? I'd love to see the difference without getting yet another pot mixed up! I've tried Antique white, white duck 1/2 and 1/4 and Hog bristle 1/4....am leaning towards the white duck 1/4 I think. Is the white duck more yellow, or the brume a bit more blue/green??
 
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