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Low Sheen, Matt, +Plus Kitchen & Bathroom, etc...Louie MalteserOxenford
- 2 reviews
Don't buy
Painted a two bedroom unit, after two coats I got a "fair" finish. Looked great going on but once dry it became patchy and still is in places. As far as "wash and wear" goes doesn't live up to the TV ads, most marks simply don't come off the finish looks more matte than low sheen which I was told is the finish I would get. The toilet required three coats because the light coming in from the window made the patchiness too noticeable, there are still some patches but I can sort of live with it. Took me four hours to paint a small toilet. In my opinion; a complete waste of time and money.
Purchased in April 2021 at Bunnings Warehouse for A$214.00.
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Johnny H.Sydney, NSW
- 2 reviews
It's not a matt finish
I've used Dulux matt paint many times previously in my home and always got a good result... until now.
The finish I get with this paint is a low sheen and NOT a matt finish.
There is light bouncing off the paint surface which gives the hallway a horrible finish.
When I compare the finish with older Dulux matt painted walls I can see a marked difference.
I did all the right things like:
* Use a roller with a nap of 12
* Mixed the paint with a drill mounted stirrer for 5-10 minutes just before use
When I spoke to Dulux and they said I didn't mix ...Read more
it properly because the matting agent settled to the bottom of the tin (complete rubbish !) I swapped this 10L tin for another and got the same result, and swapped that for a 4L and got same result again.... a low sheen finish where it should be matt.
Purchased in May 2021 at Bunnings Warehouse for A$179.00.
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e team on 13 25 25 (Option 2), and quote your ticket number 320856, or you can private message us with your details and we will call you as soon as possible. Our operating hours are Monday to Friday 7:30am to 7:00pm, Saturdays from 8:30am to 3:00pm, and Sundays from 10am to 4pm AEST The Dulux Team.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
jss02Brisbane
- 6 reviews
Antibac has your back
I find the anti bac has good coverage. The smell takes a couple weeks to disappear though. You need to get it up quick and roll on wet to avoid roller lines. The low sheen finish is probably a bit shinier than other brands and what I would prefer, and it does texture/orange peel more easily than other brands, but the colour is perfect and it is easy to clean compared to other paints. I’ve rolled it, sprayed it and also sprayed with an airless and back rolled and all methods work well. Spraying does tend to go through more.
Purchased in April 2021 at Dulux Trade Centre for A$200.00.
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Do not waste your time or money.
Painted 2x lounage
Toilet.
5 bedrooms.
Painted over a lighting grey colour.
We needed 4 coats. It looked good coverage wet but then it dried and looked terrible.
The house is 7 years old.
This paint had next to no coverage.
Like it was watered down.
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Purchased in December 2021 at Bunnings Warehouse for A$179.00.
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We are sorry to read you're disappointed with the coverage of Dulux Wash&Wear Low Sheen, we're here to help you if you can please contact our Help & Advice team on 132525 (option 2). Our ope... Read more
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GlaSouth East Queensland, QLD
- 2 reviews
works for me every time thanks dulux.
Bathroom two coats perfect, Have used dulux since I was a egg two coats cover anything except black of course which paint would? I have tried other leaders in paint will use nothing else but the best. Thanks dulux.
Purchased in June 2021.
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Mary LangPerth, WA
Shadows al over wall, tried different roller no joy!
Re painting grand piano half, in low sheen and wall have came out all streaks as they are very long walls, shadows everywhere, tried second coat with new roller just as bad, now thinking I should put Matt finish as will that be any better, or just Change to another paint company ?
Purchased in April 2021 at Bunnings Warehouse.
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JarrodGreater Melbourne (Outer), VIC
Poor quality product for the price
My wife picked Vivid White and having never used Dulux vivid white before I believed it would be a quality product given its price point.
I can easily say this is one of the worst quality paints and the coverage of surface area is extremely poor.
I have painted for many years and I would recommend many other paints before this one. Extremely disappointing!
Purchased in March 2021 at Bunnings Warehouse for A$214.00.
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Tom W.
- 2 reviews
Good paint, forgiving and easy to apply
I have just completed painting the 3 bedrooms in my house with Dulux Wash & Wear Low Sheen (Tranquil retreat grey) and found it easy to apply with good coverage ( 2 coats per room ). Re coat time was short, painted 1st coat in the morning and re coated the same afternoon ( hot weather ), time will tell of the durability but so far happy with the result achieved. Not sure why so many other reviews are saying 4 - 5 coats are required for even coverage (possibly people are skimping on equipment / prep or got bad batches of paint)? I am not a pro painter but did not find the product difficult to use.
Purchased in December 2021 for A$91.90.
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James S.Dulux
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RatelSlangSouth East Queensland, QLD
- 7 reviews
Good paint, easy to apply, good finish
Can't fault the product, but give it 4 stars as I don't truly believe the +kitchen+bathroom really adds any value to the normal version of this paint (other than marketing).
Easy to apply paint (I'm not a professional painter), great finish. Dulux is a premium brand but you get what you pay for.
Purchased in December 2021 at Bunnings Warehouse for A$220.00.
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Disgruntled PainterGippsland, VIC
- 2 reviews
Don't bother not worth the trouble
I have painted my house several times over the years with no trouble. Bought a new house with an average paint job so decided I would repaint. Never having used Dulux before I thought it was the best so purchased 10 litres of Wash & Wear Low Sheen. MISTAKE. My new house looks worse than before. After 5 coats on one wall and 4 on another the walls look poorly painted with shocking coverage and you see every mark. This paint is terrible. Throwing the rest away and going back to my previous brand. Never again Dulux spend more money on your paint and less on your advertising. It will prove beneficial in the long run. I don't much care about the $175 but I do care about my wasted days to have to start again.
Purchased in February 2021.
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& Advice team on 13 25 25 (Option 2), and quote your ticket number 295189, or you can private message us with your details and we will call you as soon as possible. Our operating hours are Monday to Friday 7:30am to 7:00pm, Saturdays from 8:30am to 3:00pm, and Sundays from 10am to 4pm AEST The Dulux Team.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Simon S.Perth, WA
- 3 reviews
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Misleading advertisement and shocking customer service
I purchased the 'wash & wear' paint for repainting my entire 4x2 house - relying on the "wash & wear" promise because I have two young kids. According to the advertisement the paint is supposed to have 'exceptional washability", "superior stain resistance" and is "highly scuff proof".
Well, two years later, I tried to remove scuff marks and minor blemishes caused by my family touching the walls, leaning against the walls, splashes in the kitchen and the like. I tried damp clothes, magic eraser, everything - to no avail. - in short, the advert...Read more
isement is clearly misleading and the painted walls were neither 'stain resistant' or 'highly scuff proof' and when I tried to 'wash' the marks away, they are no exceptional washable.. But it continues: when I tried to repaint, Dulux had discontinued the 'matt' colour to 'low sheen' and could not offer me the 'old' (we are talking two years(!)) paint... The Dulux shop in Balcatta (WA) advised that it would not be visible which was ill advice - it was very much visible!! After this horrendous experience, I contacted Dulux who brashed me off. When I involved the consumer protection office in Perth, I finally got in contact with the general manager of Dulux in Sydney, [Name Removed]. [Name Removed] promised me over the phone Bunnings Vouchers over $400 to 'reimburse' me for (at least) the paint purchased at the Dulux shop due to the incorrect advice. While I was not really happy with it - I spent much more on the paint for the entire house and will need to incur even more expenses to repaint the house as I can NOT wash the scuff marks etc, I accepted it. To my shock I haven't heard anything from Dulux or [Name Removed] - after more than 6 months. So, the GENERAL MANAGER of Dulux simply brushed me off...Purchased for A$2,500.00.
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JACQUELINE R.Southwest, VIC
- 2 reviews
Never use anything else
I don't understand so many bad reviews.
I have used dulux wash and wear for years and have tried other brands when doing a feature wall for example because i liked that brands shade on their colour chart but they don't work as well.
I now still use dulux paint and use the another brands colour in it if i have to.
I find it dries cleanly and smoothly and I've never had a patchy finish on either light or dark colours
Dries reasonably quick
easily water clean up
Afterwards any marks that occur can mostly be wiped off and no streaks and no paint removal.
i do wonder if some bad outcomes are more down to poor preparation or bad technique rather than the product
Purchased in October 2021 at Bunnings Warehouse.
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Tom KSydney, NSW
Horrible smell
The paint looks fine, but the smell is unbearable. We've repainted our ensuite and the smell is taking over our bedroom too. I have no idea why this product is for sale. Stay away from it.
I don't know how to fix it. Does anyone know what I should paint over to mask?
Purchased in February 2021 at Bunnings Warehouse.
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contact our Help & Advice team on 13 25 25 (Option 2), and quote your ticket number 274671, or you can private message us with your details and we will call you as soon as possible. Our operating hours are Monday to Friday 7:30am to 7:00pm, Saturdays from 8:30am to 3:00pm, and Sundays from 10am to 4pm AEST - The Dulux Team.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Decor Guru_11
- 3 reviews
Love my final finish.
I was super pleased with my final finish on my walls after using Wash & Wear Low Sheen. I love to read and found the Datasheet for the Wash & Wear which was super helpful. I suggest having a read before painting as many things can influencer your paint work. Thanks Dulux. One happy customer here.
Purchased in October 2021.
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ROBERT STUTSEL
- 20 reviews
- 1 like
I buy nothing but Dulux
I have been using Dulux paints for about 45 years. Painting is just about the worst chore that a DIY can do, so the less often you have to do it the better. You cannot save money on paint - you get what you pay for. I have never had Dulux paint peel. A tip I learnt is never use ceiling white, use flat white instead, a bit dearer but smoother and easy to clean. I have only had one disaster where wall paint went on white and gradually go brown patches but it may be that I used part of a used tin that may have had rust in it. Sorry to read of so many dissatisfied users. My wife at times has bought other brands but I refuse to use them. I only rated it 4/5 for Value because it is expensive but it is good,
Purchased in October 2021.
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JoelSouth East Queensland, QLD
- Wash & Wear +Plus Kitchen & Bathroom
- Verified purchase
The worse paint I have ever used on ceilings.
I'm not usually the one to complain about a product however this paint has caused me serious frustration as I have wasted a week of my time and money - My feedback is on par with others - after applying 2 coats to the ceiling it appeared very streaky and patchy - I have had some experience painting ceilings before and have never experienced this finish result - very disappointed as I expected a lot more from a premium Dulux paint - in saying this I have had no issues with Dulux wall paint.
Purchased in August 2021 at Bunnings Warehouse for A$185.00.
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Sharon K.Hunter Region, NSW
- 2 reviews
- 1 like
Very Disappointing Product
Purchased this paint at Bunnings to paint the walls of four rooms of our house. All walls were in good condition. After three coats of this paint they are streaky and patchy. I will have to purchase another brand of paint to try and rectify the dreadful finish I am left with. Disappointing job and a waste of time and money. I have previously painted many houses before with no problems.
Purchased in May 2021 at Bunnings Warehouse.
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Thank you for taking the time to leave feedback on our Dulux Wash&Wear Low Sheen paint, Sharon. We are so sorry to hear that you are having some issues, and we’d like to help. Please contact our Help ... Read more
& Advice team on 13 25 25 (Option 2), and quote your ticket number 229147, or you can private message us with your details and we will call you as soon as possible. Our operating hours are Monday to Friday 7:30am to 7:00pm, Saturdays from 8:30am to 3:00pm, and Sundays from 10am to 4pm AEST – The Dulux Team.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
DomGreater Melbourne (Metropolitan), VIC
Horrible paint and waste of my time.
After 3 coats, 8 litres of paint and a waste of $150 our Master bedroom is left in
a streaky and patchy State.
Will have to go and paint the whole thing again.
Not happy at all
Purchased in June 2021 at Bunnings Warehouse for A$156.00.
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Worst paint ever
This paint is dreadful. Roller marks everywhere. Looks like the ceiling has been painted by a child. The paint is expensive, and useless. I have bought another brand to hopefully fix the problem. What a waste of time and money.
Purchased in April 2021 for A$80.00.
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KirstenCanberra Central 2601, ACT
- 2 reviews
- 1 like
Really bad experience
Used white paint on walls already painted with a very light shade Dulux. I am a very experienced painter, stirred the paint well and used recommended equipment. Now after having painted the walls 6 times it still doesn’t cover. Called dulux, they asked me all the good questions: did you stir, did you paint on top of a dark color, on top of an oil based paint, what equipment did you use... but they offered no solution whatsoever. Went and bought a smaller sample which worked quite well. Now I am stuck with a huge bucket of useless paint and Dulux doesn’t care at all. Must have been a bad batch, but why is that my problem... super disappointed.
Purchased in November 2021 at Bunnings for A$200.00.
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Questions & Answers
Kath.asked
What do I need to paint under eaves
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Ozoneasked
Hi we are using dulux wash n wear low sheen on plasterboard walls. We used dulux acrylic water based sealer as undercover. The walls feel gritty. Is this how it's supposed to feel? We were expexting a smoother finish given that it's a wash n wear product. Should we have used a satin product? Thanks, Helen
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Hi Ozone, thank you for reaching out! We're sorry to read that your experience with Dulux Acrylic Sealer Undercoat and Dulux Wash&Wear Low Sheen hasn't been so positive . Both these products do not behave this way and it's unusual for these products to feel gritty. We recommend a brand new good synthetic roller 10-12mm nap for your application. Please lightly sand the walls with a wet and dry sandpaper P400 and re-apply 1 coat of Dulux Wash& Wear Low Sheen. Hope this helps! Please feel free to contact us on 132525 option 2 for further advice. Our operating hours are from Monday to Friday 7:30am to 7:00pm, Saturday 8:30am to 3:00pm and Sunday 10am to 4pm AEST. - The Dulux Team
SeaHazeasked
Can you use Dulux Wash & Wear using a spray gun for interior vj walls?
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Hi SeaHaze
Thank you for your enquiry! Dulux Wash&Wear can be applied by a spray gun and suitable for all standard spray equipment, to aid atomisation, you can thin up to 100ml per litre of water for conventional spray and for airless spray 30ml per litre of water can be added. Hope this helps you with your project!
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dvice team on 13 25 25 (Option 2), and quote your ticket number 322707, or you can private message us with your details and we will call you as soon as possible. Our operating hours are Monday to Friday 7:30am to 7:00pm, Saturdays from 8:30am to 3:00pm, and Sundays from 10am to 4pm AEST The Customer Service Team.