Fukui v Valspar B&Q mixer operative advice

[FiremanT]

B&Q seeem to have a good deal on at the moment.
When looking, we noticed Valspar, which is less expensive.
I asked the guy who was mixing the paints whether it was any good, compared to Dulux - and he said it is far superior.

I have read negative comments about Dulux, so
Is he correct?

 

[Wayners]

Which Dulux and which valspar?
I like Valspar premium and I also like Dulux Heritage.
Valspar premium matt has a higher sheen because it's a bit more durable but I like the Dulux heritage matt finish.
Valspar trade is also good.
Goodhome brand is also good and a bit cheaper.
If your prep is poor and your application technique is poor then the paint won't look it's best anyway. So many variables...
I don't think you can say for sure which paint is best. You have to pick the correct paint for the room at the correct price point for you.

 

[OvertonPlumber]

Been using valspar Trade tough and valspar contra f white both great paints wife picked wickes colour it's crap compared to the valspar.

 

[opps]

I have only used Valspar once. It was supplied by the customer. From memory it was a mixed Premium colour (I may be wrong about it being the Premium though). It covered fine but I hated the texture. I used my usual Purdy Colossus rollers but when you ran your hand over the walls it almost felt as if it had a fine sand in it. The customer didn't notice though. I used about 30L (it was a big new extension), so it wasn't just a dodgy tin. AFAIK, B&Q only mix the retail version of Dulux emulsion, so yeah, it might be better. Personally, my emulsion of choice is Dulux Trade, but ask 10 decorators and they will probably recommend 10 different brands. Frankly, I seldom trust recommendations from the staff in the big sheds, they tend to have little hands on experience with the products they sell.

 

[Wayners]

@opps

Most of my house is valspar premium apart from lounge which is Benjamin Moore.
Valspar premium is a proper durable though which comes with some problems if you don't used it correctly. So forgive the advice as I know your a painter.
It don't like anything dry especially contract matt emulsion.
Don't like back rolling. Very limited work time as it will skin.
Recoat times are imo 6+ hours. Really looking at one coat a day.
That sandy feel you had could be vapour problems with what I describe as the paint being applied to a very dry surface which cause thousands of little air bubbles.
All durables can be a problem sometimes because of the resins used. Seal with a coat of matching tinted acrylic primer or gardz and the paint is a dream to use.
I got trouble once going over crown breathless emulsion. Peeling and bubbles so learnt my lesson.
The other problem is any splashes on uPVC or door dries like x to a blanket. I got some on a Belfast sink and I had to get the meths out. Ha