Dulux paint: advantages and disadvantages

Each finishing material has individual characteristics and properties. When decorating a room, craftsmen pay special attention to the choice of paint. A quality product should not only have an attractive shade, but also comply with environmental standards. Among the rich assortment, paint from the Dulux trademark is very popular.

The Dulux brand belongs to the AkzoNobel company. It is a well-known manufacturer of paints and varnishes that are in demand all over the world. The finishing material surprises with a palette of colors, quality and reasonable price. In the product catalog you will find paint with various characteristics, such as texture, resistance to external factors, color saturation and others. Under the brand you will find products ideal for kitchens, bathrooms, living rooms, bedrooms and other rooms.

Today, paint is manufactured in 26 countries. The consumer market is growing rapidly. Dulux brand products were highly appreciated by both construction professionals and experienced designers.

The company's employees carefully select the raw materials for the manufacture of products. Despite the popularity and prevalence, the brand continues to improve the product, delighting customers with quality and a wide choice.

Matt paint is ideal for covering minor imperfections in floors, walls and ceilings. Special components included in the material increase the opacity index. The use of paint with this texture is a fashionable trend of the season.

The solution of the paint and varnish product has an optimal viscosity. This feature saves time spent on repairs. Products of this type are ideal for beginners who do not have proper experience in working with paints and varnishes.

Dulux products are completely safe for health. This is achieved through carefully selected components that make up the product. The paint can be safely used in homes where small children, animals, allergy sufferers and people with poor health live.

The paint is recommended for wet rooms. The product will not rub off under the influence of moisture, steam and high temperatures... It can be used when renovating a bathroom or kitchen.

Most paints and varnishes have a persistent and unpleasant odor, which not only interferes with finishing work, but also negatively affects health. Products of the Dulux brand are free from this disadvantage. The products have practically no pungent odor. Special elements in the composition significantly reduce the time spent on drying the paint.

Favorable material consumption per 1 m2 allows you to significantly save material resources. You will especially appreciate this property when renovating spacious spaces. The company offers customers a wide range of products. Designers will appreciate the multifaceted color palette, while workers will appreciate the quality of the products and the variety of textures. If all recommendations were followed during the painting process, the material will retain the saturation and integrity of the coating for many years.

Among the rich assortment, you will surely find products designed for paintable wallpaper. Also on sale are products designed for working with wood, concrete and other surfaces.

The paint demonstrates resistance to various influences: temperature changes, moisture, dry air and much more. Each product is highly resistant to one of the above factors.

All the disadvantages of paint are associated with improper use of the product. If gross mistakes were made in the process of applying the material, the paint loses not only its attractiveness, but also its performance characteristics.

In terms of composition, the material from the manufacturer Dulux is divided into two groups:

• Water. The composition is based on acrylic and latex polymers. The components are the key to the high strength and reliability of the material. They provide protection against high humidity and temperature. Buyers are offered ready-made formulations that only need to be diluted with clean water before application.
• Organic. This paint is made on the basis of alkyd resins. It is a binder that binds other substances together. Organic products are rarely used in the interior decoration of residential premises.

By texture, the following compositions are distinguished:

• Glossy paint. After drying, the solution forms an even, smooth, shiny surface. This paint can only be used on a carefully prepared and sanded surface. The material is actively used when decorating rooms in modern styles (hi-tech, minimalism).
• Matt... Paint with the opposite effect. The surface is completely devoid of gloss. As noted above, this is ideal for walls with minor imperfections.
• Semi-gloss and semi-gloss... The golden mean between the two types of products listed above. The painted surface has a slight sheen, but the paint will cover small cracks and other defects.

If you are looking for paint to work on problem walls or ceilings, look at Dulux Dazzling White (matt). The product will help to correct flaws without much cost and additional work.

Water-based paint is almost odorless and differs from other products in an increased level of environmental safety. It is a washable paint that can be easily cleaned from various contaminants. The finishing material can be simply tinted using various dyes. In the interior, it is important to choose the right tone that will blend harmoniously with furniture and other colors. The water-based solution can be used to paint not only walls, but also the ceiling.

Latex products have a number of special advantages, due to which the price of paint increases significantly. High-quality finishing material is highly resistant to abrasion and moisture.

The advantages also include the minimum consumption of the product per square meter and the ability to bridge small cracks, the thickness of which reaches one millimeter. The product has excellent vapor permeability and is securely fixed to the surface after application.

Acrylic-type paint is not afraid of moisture, abrasion and direct sunlight. This look is great for wall cladding in a bathroom or kitchen. If the thickness of the chips on the wall does not exceed 0.5 millimeters, the paint will easily cover them. Some acrylic mixes may slightly discolor when completely dry. The products pleasantly surprise with a huge variety of shades.

Silicate paint belongs to the segment of mineral materials. In the manufacturing process, liquid glass is used. Its features are low elasticity, due to which the product is not recommended for use on cracked walls.

Among the advantages, experts distinguish antiseptic properties and vapor permeability. The paint will protect walls from mold, mildew and bacteria growth.

Silicone paint can instantly tighten small cracks, the width of which reaches two millimeters. This characteristic is achieved due to excellent elasticity. A product of this type is actively used on the basis of residential premises. A high-quality solution will protect the wall from moisture and dirt. On the treated wall, the material will last for a very long time and retain its brightness.

The Dulux paint palette is full of variety and versatility. The choice of buyers is light, bright, dark, pastel, warm, cold and many other options. Today the assortment includes more than two thousand colors.

The color of the finishing material is influenced by many factors:

• Lighting (natural sunlight or lighting fixtures);
• Other shades in the room;
• Room dimensions;
• Other aspects.

Most customers are faced with the fact that the selected color indicated on the package differs significantly from the one that flaunts on the wall.

The first thing to consider when choosing a paint is the lighting in the room. The light source and its nature are of great importance. The temperature of the rays emanating from different types of lighting fixtures differs from each other. Natural lighting has different parameters. Experts explain color changes scientifically. Surfaces reflect wavelengths.

For example, the deep blue color is fully revealed in natural daylight or when using fluorescent lamps. An incandescent lamp with a bright "warm" light will give the blue tone a greenish tint, while in tandem with red and orange, this light will be in harmony.

When choosing paint for a children's room, make a choice in favor of a product with antiseptic and antibacterial components in the composition. These substances will minimize the risk of fungal formation and bacterial growth. Mineral-based paints will create a new whitewash effect. It is an excellent choice for ceiling finishes. Washable paint is recommended for smoking areas. This property will help clean the surface from dust particles, ash and settled smoke.

Consider the characteristics of the interior style. Some are characterized by glossy surfaces, while others are matte.

The price of paint depends on such factors:

• Volume. The larger the volume of the material, the higher the cost. If you are renovating a large house, purchase large quantities of products, for example, 10 liters. This will help you save money.
• Purchase method. You can buy the product through the World Wide Web or in a building supermarket. Each store sets its own margin.
• Composition. The components that make up the solution play a decisive role in the price. The more advantages the finishing material has, the higher the price.

Employees of the above company adhere to an honest pricing policy, without extra charges and additional interest.

A significant proportion of reviews for this product are positive. Customers appreciated a huge range of shades and many advantages, including a long service life, resistance to external factors and much more. Also, buyers appreciated the reasonable price for this paint.

Video review of Dulux 3D White paint, see below.