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Taubmans Water Based Enamel
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Franz Kafka
- 14 reviews
The closest I have found to an oil based enamel
I am not a professional painter but I did spend a few years painting in my youth including 6 months as a sidekick to a professional and I have renovated several houses - so not a complete noob.
I have tried many water based enamels over the years and have liked none of them! I find them all too sticky and they never give that hard shiny gloss like an oil does - OK for exterior but no good for doors and trim etc..
This paint (alkyd full gloss version) is the closest I have seen to a real oil enamel - so glad I took a punt on this.
Caveats:
It isn't as forgiving of poor technique as oil is but does feel somewhat similar to use.
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Purchased in January 2021.
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ScaldisHobart, TAS
- 2 reviews
Worst paint ever
This review is for for the neutral base paint in gloss. I used a yellow tint. You can't use this paint on vertical surfaces. Even very thin layers run just before setting. This paint has very little pigment (and yes I did stir it before use). For a general 2-3 layer appearance, you need to put on 6 coats. So, this paint needs twice as many coats as other products, and because of its runniness will have a bad finish unless you only paint horizontal surfaces.
Purchased in December 2021 at Bunnings Warehouse for A$90.00.
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dcpPerth, WA
Doesn't perform as described on info sheet. Terrible experience
I used for a commercial project according to instructions because of the need for a low odour fast drying product. Applied according to instructions, several thin coats with ample drying time in between. Tin advertises a fast drying paint -- was marking up with fingerprints and scuffing days after final coat applied. Had to completely strip paint and start again. 4 days lost. Complained to Taubmans, extremely disappointed with response. No niceties, Was told it takes a week to cure -- nowhere does it state this on the tin or the info sheet to be found online.
Don't believe the hype about the product. Had they simply offered to refund the unused tin I wouldn't have bothered writing the review.
Purchased in August 2021 at bunnings for A$91.00.
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So impressed
I found this paint amazing. Coverage is excellent. I water it down slightly as it is a thicker paint but I’d rather buy thicker paint and water it down slightly than pay for thin watered down paint. I found two coats gave a beautiful finish and covered evenly. I can’t understand some of these reviews as it’s honestly a paint that has impressed me so much I’ve considered writing to Taubmans to tell them (which I never do). I also wrap my brushes immediately in glad wrap if not completing my painting straight away and haven’t had any problems at all with my brushes. I used the product with a roller on cupboard doors and brushes on skirting and all look fantastic.
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Angela03Sydney, NSW
- 12 reviews
Not worth its money
Bought this paint from Bunnings as suggested by a salesperson in store .the paint is very thick, when used the paint brush it left the streak marks, tried roller paint being thick it was difficult.
Won’t advise anyone to use this paint
Purchased in June 2021 at Bunnings Warehouse.
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Questions & Answers
Janasked
When painting interior doors with gloss paint can you thin paint with water and how do you get a good finish?
2 answers
When I had so much trouble with applying the paint evenly, a guy at Taubmans said that I could use a small amount of water to thin it, though I can't remember the amount.
I ended up using a foam roller on the doors and a brush on the frames. I had to work quickly to roll the paint so that it didn't create overlay patches. It took several rolls over each area to work it into an even spread and then a very light roll over top to smooth it off. I preferred to have an even ripple effect from the roller than streaks from the brush.
Hi Jan,
I found the paint a good consistency for painting my trim and seemed to have lots of time to work the paint. I think I would use that Flowtrol paint thinner for acrylic paint if I was thinning it. This product should give you extra working time. Doors are so hard to do. I only used the paint for trim so did not have to work on a large area.. Best of luck with your painting.
Gullasked
Hi everyone does anybody suggest good water based semi gloss paint other than dulux aquanamel semi gloss
have used this and results are not good it dries very quickly and results are not good. any paint that easy to apply any suggestion will be appreciated.
1 answer
Hi Gull,
Yep Ive used Taubmans Ultimate enamel which is water based but slower drying so you have time to get a really good finish.
It dries quicker than oil based enamel and easy to clean up. My experience this time of year is to let it cure for a week before it gets any abuse. It takes a litle bit to harden up. I've got more info on my blog page. Ive been trying to find new paints for my business as some have gone off the market unfortunately.
http://absolutesignsolutions.com/signwriting-home/Contact-Us/Blog/Blog-Post?&BlogID=236&BlogCollectionsID=2
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