trade paint thinning

Discussion in 'Painters' Talk' started by Poppy5959, Jul 4, 2015.

  1. Poppy5959

    Poppy5959 New Member

    HI

    I am a DIYer and going to be painting walls that already have been painted with matt emulsion

    Having looked at the good reviews for leyland trade and leyland contract white matt emulsion , my question is would I just apply these out the tin or have to thin it ?

    thanks Poppy
     
    Poppy5959, Jul 4, 2015
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  2. Astramax

    Astramax Super Member

    Good value as in cost not opacity, follow manufacturers instructions on container. I always add water to thicken it.
     
    Astramax, Jul 4, 2015
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  3. mr moose

    mr moose Screwfix Select

    Why would adding water thicken the paint?:confused:
     
    mr moose, Jul 4, 2015
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  4. C Windsor General Builder

    C Windsor General Builder Active Member

    Only add water to paint if painting on fresh plaster otherwise just clean the wall and paint simple
     
    C Windsor General Builder, Jul 4, 2015
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  5. Astramax

    Astramax Super Member

    Cos it's thinner than water to start with! ;)
     
    Astramax, Jul 4, 2015
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  6. mr moose

    mr moose Screwfix Select

    I've never trusted that trade stuff!:D:D:D
     
    mr moose, Jul 4, 2015
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  7. Astramax

    Astramax Super Member

    Nothing wrong with trade stuff as long as it's the correct trade stuff, example would be is it a commercial or a domestic job. :rolleyes:
     
    Astramax, Jul 4, 2015
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  8. C Windsor General Builder

    C Windsor General Builder Active Member

    I only ever use Dulux Trade paints when i have the choice (when the customer hasnt bought some **** from B&Q without talking to me first)
     
    C Windsor General Builder, Jul 6, 2015
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  9. Astramax

    Astramax Super Member

    Same here, have you used Little Greene & Co paints........... worth checking out! :)
     
    Astramax, Jul 6, 2015
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  10. Boolay

    Boolay Member

    Little green a bit expensive like F & B, dulux trade would be my choice. I always thin the first coat down a little tho, makes cutting in easier then full second coat.
     
    Boolay, Jul 7, 2015
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