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Well folks, almost three weeks on and the Dulux Trade Eggshell is almost dry. It still feels a bit soft and the fumes on opening the door in the morning are still very strong, although the weather has been good and the door has been open for 10 days with the underfloor heating on too. When Dulux...

Thanks opps, my sentiments exactly. If you look at the first paragraph of this saga you'll see there is other work involved. We're happy to pay for a quality job otherwise we would have gone to MFI or wherever does cheap (or chip!) stuff these days ... like driving a Lexus instead of a Panda

Just found this site which adds to the pool of knowledge http://www.bordercounty.co.uk/paintspec.htm Good of these folk to share their experiences. Today six days after our Dulux was applied it is hard enough to rub down and the glossy finish is definitely fading into the eggshell it was...

That's great opps, I have a couple of the solid ash doors which were replaced and I think I'll try a few test panels. Today (Sat) we think the paint applied on Tuesday is at last hardening to the extent I would expect after 48 hrs max. and it's ready for rubbing down. Of course I'll post again...

Thank you Opps, it's beginning to come together and you professionals' experiences on this site have been a great help. We're to meet on Monday, perhaps do a couple of test panels with your suggested additives. Maybe the Dulux will have dried out by then :roll:

Yes, and I can buy a Fiat Panda for £5k, or a Lexus for £37k. Both do the same job, just that I prefer something extra. :D

Job totals £3k but far from just paint, new sink and pullout units etc as well. We think it's a fair price from a family firm which we trust ... hard to find these days.

Many thanks for this, our weather has indeed been damp (Ireland!) and the paint applied on Tuesday does seem a little harder each day going by. I'll pass on your additive tip to the kitchen company. All these factors seem to fit but I do think that Dulux should be giving it more publicity...

Yes Joe, point taken, but this was supposed to be a quick no-hassle in-and-out job with yours truly not involved. I've done quite a lot of spray painting in bygone yrs so my wife knows all about it. The prospect of overspray throughout the house does not fill her with joy and happiness :wink:

Agreed this would have been the best way, but we can't remove the carcases from under 7cwt of granite worktops so they have to be done in-situ. Kitchen factory manager says he has done many kitchens without problems until now. Don't think he will be using Dulux again unless they can sort out...

That's something which would never have occurred to me and it makes a lot of sense. Have passed this on to our kitchen company. Many thanks. Would very much like to hear from Dulux regarding this, their rep was keen enough to publicise their new improved product ... now why does my heart sink...

Glad to help Kev. If you decide to replace floor, I'm sure you will remember to arrange fall towards the door. Even half a bubble is enough to clear water & melting slush in the winter we may well be getting! Good luck

Hi Kev, I had similar problems, in the end I broke out the old floor and laid a new screed with dpc. It's a pretty big job I know, but it's the best job in the end and you might even gain an inch or two instead of losing it. Two of us hired a breaker for the day though carting the stuff away...

We're having our all-wooden kitchen rehabbed by the company which installed it 18 yrs ago. Major job is Dulux eggshell paint of all wooden doors and surfaces. Carcases done in-situ, doors back to the factory. I have seen the fitting of new units and the prep in progress, and the work so far has...