The white is a lot whiter than Fastflow though. It can be awkward to use and has poor opacity, but the finish is good.ĭulux diamond comes in eggshell (which can also be used as an emulsion) and a satinwood, however you can’t get it in gloss. It is actually a hybrid, meaning that at some point in the distant future it will start to discolour. The Crown Fastflow comes in a gloss, satinwood and eggshell. Both require the same number of coats (undercoat plus 2 topcoats over previously painted). Both the Crown Fastflow and Dulux Diamond satinwood are good products. This is a bit of a funny one and I’ve got a feeling it’s down to personal preference more than anything else. It is harder to apply, it can creep (bleed into another surface) and it discolours very quickly in places where there is no natural light.Ĭrown’s Next Generation gloss is the better product by far.Ĭrown 3 – Dulux 1 Click here to learn more.Ĭrown Fastflow Vs Dulux Diamond (water-based trim paints) Ease of use and finish are great, plus it ages well.ĭulux Trade oil-based gloss is also a good product, but it does have some drawbacks. The other option is Crown’s Next Generation gloss, which is miles better. The major issue with this paint is it discolours very quickly and starts to yellow. The standard trade gloss has a party trick, it goes on green and dries brilliant white. However, I’d recommend either of these products.Ĭrown 2 – Dulux 1 Click here to learn more.Ĭrown Trade have 2 oil-based gloss options. I’d say the opacity isn’t quite as good and the price difference isn’t justified. Opacity is amazing, ease of use is brilliant, it ages well, it’s cheaper than Dulux and the finish is nice.ĭulux satinwood has most of the same qualities. Crown satinwood does not come in a “brilliant white”, but I don’t think that’s an issue because satinwood isn’t supposed to be “in your face” anyway. These are both brilliant oil-based products and I use both on a regular basis at work. It’s also very expensive for the quality you’re buying.Ĭrown 1 – Dulux 1 Click here to learn more. It’s the cheaper option too.ĭulux diamond matt has too much of a sheen to it, meaning roller marks and picture framing can be an issue on light sensitive walls. The finish is lovely, opacity is great and it’s very easy to use. Clean Extreme is one of the best durable matt emulsions on the market. I think I’m going to give this one to Dulux, although both products have their drawbacks.Ĭrown 0 – Dulux 1 Click here to learn more.Ĭrown Clean Extreme Vs Dulux Diamond Matt Flashing and picture framing can be an issue with Dulux vinyl matt. It is more durable than Crown and won’t scuff as easily. The finish has a little bit of a sheen to it, meaning you can’t achieve a true matt finish. ![]() Plus, it drags when you’re applying a second coat.ĭulux Vinyl matt is the opposite! It is expensive for a standard trade emulsion. There are a couple of issues, it doesn’t seem like there is much in the way of polymer binder in the paint, meaning it can scuff and mark easily. The opacity is great, and the finish is a rich flat matt. You’ll find all the below products online at The Decorating Centre by clicking here.Ĭrown vinyl matt is a lot cheaper than Dulux. Another advantage of buying online is they can match any colour from a different brand into the product you want. ![]() You can buy either Crown or Dulux products by going to the respective trade centres, but unless you’re entitled to a trade discount, it will almost certainly be cheaper to buy these brands online. I’ll stick to interior paints too, as there are way too many exterior products to go through on the same blog. Decorators tend to avoid retail paint because it is of lower quality. It is worth noting that I’m only going to talk about trade paint in this blog. The best way for me to do this is compare a few of the most regularly used products from each brand. In this blog I thought I’d offer up some insight on which is the better paint, Crown or Dulux. I tend to play around with different products from each trade brand. I’ve been a decorator for over 20 years, and self employed just over 10 of those.
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