Armstead vinyl matt emulsion.
Matt vs vinyl matt.
Dulux trade vinyl matt.
Overall a much better product than dulux trade.
While it is available in the same variety of colours vinyl matt is more hard wearing and resistant to damage.
Generally not too expensive.
Matt means it is not shiny compared to eggshell and gloss when a paint has less shine it throws less light around the surface.
However the matt emulsion gives a matt non shiny finish that is good for not showing small imperfections on the wall or ceiling.
Matt paint is the best if you want to achieve a professional flawless look with a diy approach.
Ideal for painting over contact matt as a finish coat or over existing coating.
It is just this product isn t dulux s strong point.
Dulux 0 armstead 1.
The adhesive on the matte vinyl is water based and meant to be temporary.
It is the best choice for non textured walls and projects that will be used indoors only.
The vinyl element simply offers a wipeable finish.
Although it is not completely resistant it will take a bit more abuse that a non vinyl paint.
Is called so because it has plastics added to increase durability especially when surface is wiped down and cleaned in the future.
The sheen level is lower leading to less problems and a much nicer finish.
You don t have to be an expert to paint with a matt product.
When a paint is vinyl it means that there has been a certain resin added to the paint.
What is matt emulsion.
Don t get me wrong i am still a dulux fan and i still use this vinyl matt on occasion.
Vinyl matt emulsion is a little different from non vinyl paints.
Matte vinyl is considered to be removable in that it removes easier than regular gloss vinyl from most surfaces.
Was told by wickes that dulux no longer make vinyl matt trade outlets do so he s speaking from where the sun don t shine however probably a price thing as the sheds are knocking out dulux natural hints matt at around 17 99 for 5 litres where as dulux trade is at least double that price and more.
Getting back to our original question there isn t a universal answer.
Armstead vinyl matt on the other hand is very competitively priced.
Matt emulsion is water based and is used for a non reflective finish with no gloss or shine and is frequently used on interior walls.
Vinyl matt just means there has been a resin which is vinyl or acrylic added to make the emulsion more hard wearing.
I need to mention this product quickly.
Both paints are excellent and ultimately it all depends on your purpose.
All in all i d probably give it a 6 10 and that is being generous.
Some people think that because vinyl matt contains the word vinyl that it might be shiny this is not the case as it leaves a flat finish.
There are better vinyl matt emulsion products on the market.
