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Default Dulux interior paints

Gogs wrote:

Having purchased some interior paint they claim that it should only
take one coat but after one coat, its clear that its going to need
two.

Now this is a light paint of a good white base yet there is no chance
one coat would do it.

So my question the paint they do that is actually called 'Once' I
think.......is that any better as I have heard some people say you
dont get away with one coat.

Anyone any experience of using it?

I've just finished our hallway with Dulux silk, pale Primrose yellow
over white base coat and I only needed one coat. Sure after doing one
wall I took the roller and went over a couple of thin spots but I got
the coverage I expected and it looks good. How are you applying it? Take
your time and pay close attention and you will avoid both thin patches
and over thick ones that drip. Practice of course also helps ;-)

FWIW I have used their Solo gloss on the skirtings and doorframes etc of
one room and up and down hallways etc and it has only needed one coat.
Be careful though, it is easy to put too much on, it forms drips slowly
too. So once you have done one area check the previous with a dryish
brush.

Peter

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