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OT: Has anyone used Valspar paint from B&Q?
Irony - 14/1/15 at 02:58 PM

Just fitted a new bathroom and I have replastered the walls etc. I have put on a couple os base coats of trade matt white and I am now looking for a top coat. I was in B&Q and spent some time looking at there Valspar paints.

Anyone used them? Opinions?

simonrh - 14/1/15 at 04:22 PM

We used a girlie pink valspar premium prime and paint in our daughters bedroom .

Went on and covered well over magnolia but the walls had a lot of repairs and it covered the lot, good paint I thought. Not a painter and decorator though.

joneh - 14/1/15 at 05:00 PM

Yup done two rooms, three different colours. Coverage isn't as much as described but it's good stuff. Better than the Dulux and Crown IMO.

19sac65 - 14/1/15 at 05:09 PM

Ive not yet used it but was talking to someone who had and they said that it covered well and that it was exactly the same colour as it is on the the chart,not completely different like it usualy is

simonrh - 14/1/15 at 05:11 PM

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Originally posted by 19sac65
that it was exactly the same colour as it is on the the chart,not completely different like it usualy is

Ditto - colour match was good. And mixed to order which seems quite decadent.

ReMan - 14/1/15 at 06:12 PM

its as old as the hills so ougt to be ok

yellowcab - 14/1/15 at 09:00 PM

Yep - its rebranded Plastikote which is awesome stuff for the car

Perfect colour match for my powder coated chassis lol

mds167 - 14/1/15 at 10:06 PM

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Originally posted by ReMan
its as old as the hills so ougt to be ok


Isn't it just an old name resurrected under the B&Q brand, a bit like 'Cooke & Lewis'? Small print on the tin says B&Q.
Not saying that it isn't good paint though, haven't used it yet.

gingerprince - 14/1/15 at 10:21 PM

Did my lounge in it just before Xmas. Premium Satin. Covered well and didn't drip so I'm happy with it.

ReMan - 15/1/15 at 12:06 AM

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Originally posted by mds167
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Originally posted by ReMan
its as old as the hills so ougt to be ok


Isn't it just an old name resurrected under the B&Q brand, a bit like 'Cooke & Lewis'? Small print on the tin says B&Q.
Not saying that it isn't good paint though, haven't used it yet.


Dunno mate Is it?
I just know i've seen it on ancient tins

mangogrooveworkshop - 15/1/15 at 06:27 AM

Don't waste money buying DIY paint from B and Q simply go to the Dulux trade depot and get paint there.
The products are night and day. Glide trade white @14 Quid will cover BARBIE pink in one coat.