Why trade up your choice of paint?
June 30th, 2020
With
so many brands and product options available it can be daunting decision
choosing the right product for the job in hand.
Here’s a quick guide to some of the core paint ranges Brewers Decorator
Centres stock and the benefits of trading up to the superior product.
REASON TO TRADE UP.... DURABILITY AND/OR SPEED
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Albany Vinyl Matt |
Albany Durable Matt |
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- 500% stronger than standard vinyl matt
emulsion |
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Dulux Vinyl Matt |
Dulux Diamond Matt |
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- uses
Diamond Technology to make it 10 times tougher than Dulux Trade Vinyl Matt |
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Crown Vinyl Matt |
Crown Clean Extreme Scrubbable
Matt |
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- can withstand repetitive cleaning - demonstrates excellent stain resistance - ideal
for use in high traffic areas - ISO
11998 class 1 scrub rating |
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Armstead Vinyl Matt |
Armstead Durable Matt |
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- provides a scrubbable matt finish - good
stain resistance - hardwearing
making it suitable for high traffic areas such as hallways |
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Crown Acrylic Eggshell |
Crown Clean Extreme Acrylic Eggshell |
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- can withstand repetitive cleaning - demonstrates excellent stain resistance
properties - ideal for use in high traffic areas - ideal for use in areas subject to steam and condensation such as kitchens and bathrooms - ISO
11998 class 1 scrub rating |
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Dulux Trade High Gloss |
Dulux Trade Quick Drying Gloss |
Dulux Weathershield Masonry Gloss |
- water-based, high gloss system - aesthetic properties of a solvent-based product - quicker recoat times and enhanced durability |
- quick-drying, high gloss - formulated for exterior use - its smooth gloss formulation discourages dirt
retention - contains fungicide to inhibits mould growth - 10 year all weather protection |
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Crown Trade Full Gloss |
Crown Trade Fastflow Quick Dry Gloss |
Crown Stronghold Exterior Gloss |
- quick drying - water-based gloss that feels like a traditional gloss - stays whiter for longer |
- provides long term protection - 6 years proven durability - flexible finish for exterior wood - solvent-based |
Dulux Trade Eggshell |
Dulux Trade Diamond Eggshell |
Dulux Trade High Performance Eggshell |
- 10 times tougher than Dulux Trade Vinyl Silk - resistant to typical household stains - water-based making it quick-drying and low
odour - ideal for jobs requiring minimum disruption |
- 5 times tougher and 43% more scuff resistant
than Diamond Eggshell. - ideal for super high traffic areas |
REASON TO TRADE UP.... GREEN CREDENTIALS
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Dulux Vinyl Matt |
Dulux Ecosure Matt Emulsion |
- up to 25% less embodied carbon than Dulux Trade Vinyl Matt as measured by the Environmental Impact Analyser - specifically formulated for a lower environmental impact than standard Dulux Trade products - still
maintains the highest possible standard of Dulux Trade quality and
performance |
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Dulux Trade Gloss |
Dulux Ecosure Gloss |
- using Ecosure Gloss and Undercoat as a two-coat system reduces the embodied carbon by 30% compared to standard Dulux Trade High Gloss and Undercoat, as measured by Environmental Impact Analyser - specifically formulated for a lower environmental impact than standard Dulux Trade products - quick drying and high sheen finish with good
flow and application properties - good durability and resistance to yellowing |
REASON TO TRADE UP... SPECIALIST PROPERTIES FOR WALLS AND CEILINGS
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Dulux Vinyl Matt |
Dulux Pyroshield Durable Matt |
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- flame retardant finish that upgrades surfaces of fire classification from Class 3 to Class 0 (BS476) - inhibits the spread of flame on previously
painted Wall & Ceiling surfaces - highly durable, washable vinyl matt finish - only
2 coats required - quick
drying water-based formulation |
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Dulux Vinyl Matt |
Dulux Mould Shield Fungicidal Matt |
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- ingredients include fungicide to inhibit mould
growth - tested to BS 3900 Part G6 |
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Crown Trade Vinyl Matt |
Crown Trade Steracryl Mould
Inhibiting Matt |
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- ingredients include fungicide to inhibit mould
growth - ideal for void premises, basements, kitchens
and bathrooms |
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Crown Trade Vinyl Matt |
Crown Trade Steracryl Anti-Bacterial Scrubbable Matt |
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- uses SteriTouch silver ion technology - has a scrub resistance rating of Class 1 to
ISO 11998 - ideal for jobs where an anti-bacterial, low
odour finish is required - ideal for high traffic areas |
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Albany Red Oxide Primer |
Albany Metal Primer Phosphate |
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- higher
rust resistance than Red Oxide Primer |
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Crown Trade Acrylic Eggshell |
Crown Trade Steracryl Anti-Bacterial
Durable Acrylic Eggshell |
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- uses SteriTouch silver ion technology - ideal for jobs where an anti-bacterial, low
odour finish is required - ideal
for areas susceptible to condensation - highly
durable, wipeable finish |
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Crown Trade Acrylic Eggshell |
Crown Trade Steracryl Mould
Inhibiting Durable Acrylic Eggshell |
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- ingredients include fungicide to inhibit mould
growth - ideal for void premises, basements, kitchens
and bathrooms - highly durable wipeable finish |
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Crown Trade Acrylic Eggshell |
Crown Trade Timonox Acrylic Eggshell |
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- inhibits the spread of flames in a fire - can
be used as part of a system to upgrade existing coatings to Class 0 - ideal
for communal areas - can
be used on new and previously painted non-combustible surfaces |
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Dulux Trade
Eggshell |
Dulux Mould Shield Fungicidal
Eggshell |
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- ingredients include fungicide to inhibit mould
growth - tested to BS 3900 Part G6 |
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Crown Trade Vinyl Matt |
Crown Trade Timonox Vinyl Matt |
Crown Trade Timonox Scrubbable Matt |
- inhibits the spread of flames in a fire - can be used as part of a system to upgrade existing coatings to Class 0 - ideal for communal areas |
- can be used as part of a system to upgrade existing coatings to Class 0 - flame retardant matt finish - scrub resistant (rating class 1 to ISO11998) |
REASON TO TRADE UP... SUPERIOR CONTRACTOR PAINT
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Armstead Contract emulsion |
Dulux Trade Supermatt emulsion |
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- top
quality - high opacity
- excellent
coverage - suitable for new plaster that is still drying
out |
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Dulux Trade High Gloss |
Dulux Trade New Work Gloss |
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- designed to be applied to new surfaces |
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Macpherson Contract emulsion |
Macpherson Eclipse |
Crown Trade Covermatt |
- allows surfaces to breathe making it suitable for use on new plaster and render before the drying process is complete |
- specially formulated for the first time decoration of new build interiors including new plaster - excellent high opacity - allows surfaces to breathe - quick drying - formulated for reduced spatter - range of colours |
REASON TO TRADE UP... EXTERIOR SUBSTRATE HAS SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO ELEMENTS
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Sandtex Trade High Cover Smooth Masonry |
Sandtex Trade X-treme X-posure Smooth
Masonry |
- BBA approved 15 years proven durability - ultimate weather and climate endurance - anti-carbonation concrete protection - highly resistant to dirt and pollution - extremely flexible for covering and
resisting re-appearance of hairline cracks |
REASON TO TRADE UP... EXTERIOR PAINT NEEDS TO BE APPLIED IN POOR CONDITIONS
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Sandtex Trade High Cover Smooth |
Sandtex Trade 365 All Weather Masonry |
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- can be applied in temperatures as low as
-10oC - resistant to showers after just 20 minutes - BBA approved 15 years proven durability |