Berkhamsted

Tring

Hemel  Hempstead

01442 359862

St. Albans

Harpenden

01727 881493

Watford

Radlett

01923 439486

Welwyn G. City

Hatfield

01707 229665

Berkhamsted

Hemel  Hempstead

Tring

01442 359862

Including villages and other areas covered by the Watford/St. Albans Yellow Pages

St. Albans

Harpenden

01727 881493

Watford

Radlett

01923 439486

Welwyn G. City

Hatfield

01707 229665

Including villages and other areas covered by the Watford/St. Albans Yellow Pages

                    M L Dixon                   est. 1979

 Dulux Select Decorator

 

Interior Decorating Ideas - Dining Room

Which Paint Should You Choose?

As professional decorators we normally use Dulux or Glidden Trade Paints as these are better quality than the normal domestic range which you can buy in DIY stores.  Dulux or Glidden Trade Paints can normally be purchased at a Dulux Decorator Centre or other trade centres.  They are both manufactured by ICI.  It is perfectly OK for a member of the public to purchase paint at these centres.  Below is a brief description of the types of paint we use and the reasons why, based on our experience.

 

Dulux Trade Supermatt Emulsion

A matt emulsion used for interior walls and ceilings that are not fully dry.  It is ideal to use on new plaster and plaster board.  It is the paint normally used in new houses and extensions.  Available in 34 colours.

 

Dulux Trade Vinyl Matt Emulsion

A matt emulsion ideal for use on interior walls, ceilings, lining paper, woodchip and anaglypta wallpaper.  This is the main paint finish we use for these areas because of its superior ability to cover. Available in over 12,000 colours.

 

Dulux Trade Vinyl Silk Emulsion

A silk emulsion paint used for interior walls and ceilings.  It is best used on textured plaster and anaglypta wallpaper.  We do not recommend its use on flat ceilings and walls as it tends to show up imperfections, roller marks and brush marks. Available in over 12,000 colours.

 

Dulux Trade Diamond Matt

A tough matt emulsion ideal for use on interior walls and ceilings. It is scrubbable, stain resistant and gives ultimate performance. It is up to 10 times more durable than silk emulsions.  We believe this is a brilliant product.  It is very good at protecting walls from sticky fingers and in areas of heavy use.  We also recommend it for Kitchens and Bathrooms. Available in over 12,000 colours.

 

Dulux Trade Ecosure Paints

Low-odour, environmentally-friendly paints available in water-based matt emulsion, eggshell, undercoat and gloss.

 

Dulux Trade High Gloss

A gloss, oil-based finish for general use, both interior and exterior, on surfaces such as window frames, doors, skirtings, radiators, cladding, fascias, etc.  It is washable. It is very creamy and tends to resist drips and sagging.  Available in over 12,000 colours.

 

Dulux Trade Eggshell

A tough, durable, low-sheen oil-based finish for use on interior window frames, doors, skirtings, radiators, etc.  It is washable and low-odour.  Available in over 12,000 colours.

 

Dulux Trade Satinwood

A tough, durable, mid-sheen oil-based finish for use on interior window frames, doors, skirtings, radiators, etc.  It is washable. Available in over 12,000 colours.

 

Dulux Trade Weathershield Smooth Masonry Paint

For use on most masonry walls and render.  It has a smooth finish which resists dirt pick-up, keeping your property looking better for longer.  It also contains fungicide and algicide to resist growths on the surface of walls.  It provides up to 15 years protection.  We have been using this paint for the last 25 years and feel that it is the best masonry paint on the market. Available in over 1,800 colours.

 

Dulux Trade Protective Woodsheen

A good quality interior and exterior stain for woodwork.  It has a semi-transparent satin finish.  It is good for window frames, doors, cladding, sills, etc. and is a high-build product similar to varnish as it “sits” on the surface of the wood.  Available in 48 colours.

 

Non-Dulux stains which we frequently use:

 

Sadolin Extra Durable Woodstain

A good quality interior and exterior stain for woodwork. It has a semi-transparent satin finish.  It is good for window frames, doors, cladding, sills, etc. and is a high-build product similar to varnish as it “sits” on the surface of the wood.  Available in 48 colours.

 

Sadolin Classic Wood Protection

A good quality stain for exterior woodwork.  It has a semi-transparent low-sheen finish.  It is good for planed and sawn timber, fascia boards, cladding, fences and gates.  It is a low-build product which is partly absorbed into the surface of the wood and partly “sits” on the surface.  Available in 48 colours.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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