Environmental paints

[maltaron]

I would be interested to know what the pro. decorators think of the new environmental paints which we are being forced to use later this year. Today I opened a new can of Dulux Trade High Gloss and it was like cat's p**. I returned it and was told that they now had to use the new base formula, they mixed a new can and whilst this was acceptable it was still about half the density of the previous formula and struggled to cover the recommended undercoat with one coat.

 

[joe-90]

It shouldn't make any difference to the opacity as the bit they are bothered about evaporates. Not tried any yet though.

 

[Lyngarth]

Its not as good as the old stuff, but in saying that it will cover alright just takes a little more time making sure you get an even coat and laying it off.

 

[jondecs]

What colour was it? Some colours have a * or the words 'USE EXTRA COATS'.
Signal red, willow fgreen , capricorn and lot of the zingy yellows need two coats of topcoat over unders.. Pain..