Dulux Heritage Velvet Matt Paint - is it as bad as you think it will be?

[@leechi001]

I'm a pro decorator and I've been using this for the last 6 months. I absolutely love it. Covers well with no framing issues whatsoever.

[@stevenmcfarlane8831]

Phil. I got to try this out about two years ago. I was keen to try it and managed to convince a client to give it a go. I wanted to know if it was crap or something I’d be happy to use. Absolutely loved it. Great to apply, no issues with opacity ( I ve used various colours now ) no issues with framing or application. It’s lovely plus the client gets a great finish. Win win. Great for us as pro decorators and clients delighted with the look. Excellent. I try to use it everywhere.

[@ProfessionalPainterDecorator]

Fantastic! only downside is Dulux said the velvet matt isn't suitable for kitchens... even though its sold as a durable paint. ... they recommend the eggshell, not sure you'd want that on the walls in a kitchen lol and yes, we've had issue with the matt wiping off and easy scraping off with your nail in a kitchen :(

[@putsy1968]

Johnstones cleanable. Finishes like a spray finish, no brush/ roller marks. My go to paint. Just finished a new build. Demonstrated how marks can be wiped off, bless the carpet fitters. Customers were over the moon. I'm getting 10 litres for the same price as you get Heritage for 5 litres. Food for thought Phil. Keep the vids coming mate.

[@ProfessionalPainterDecorator]

I'll check it out. But what about the flashing across a ceiling.. looking back towards a main window? Used the VM this last week, flashing over the kitchen ceiling was next to nothing. Even customer commented how good it looked

[@putsy1968]

@@ProfessionalPainterDecorator honestly mate it's superb gear. Please try it out. It's in my kitchen. I've wiped off bolognese sauce, chocolate cake mix. No I'm not a messy cook but accidents happen.

[@ProfessionalPainterDecorator]

@@putsy1968 what's the coverage with white?

[@putsy1968]

I use covaplus. Spray my ceilings and walls with it then top coat with cleanable on walls.

[@Rex-s3d]

Phil, try the isomat premium color. Would like to see your review of that in comparison to this.

[@ProfessionalPainterDecorator]

Noted! Be nice for someone to send me some to try ;)

[@MaxMax-th7uz]

Can you do a video on how to build a small painting / spraying business ! Tips and advice .. leaflets , paid advertising , Facebook , websites etc

[@ProfessionalPainterDecorator]

hi, it's not something I've thought about doing. I'll have a think about it :)

[@RBC0405]

I'd like to see this too.

[@Lloyd1885]

I was using this back in 2014...great stuff and as you say no flashing/shearing and a nice Matt finish, just like paint should/used to be. Customer loved it, she found FB marked to easy and wasn't as flat as she'd hoped.

[@ProfessionalPainterDecorator]

The velvet matt paint has only just come out this year, have you tried that yet?

[@Lloyd1885]

@@ProfessionalPainterDecorator Not the velvet one no, the other one was very good...but pulled a bit.. I'll try this one out tho

[@eyoung4663]

I’ve always had F and B as the colours suit our old house and walls. It looks flat and doesn’t go shiny. However it is getting to be a ridiculous price. Will the Heritage range look as nice?

[@ProfessionalPainterDecorator]

all decent paint is expensive.... if you only require 5ltrs... £95 for F&B or £65 for something else.... what's £30? ;) Heritage Velvet is very good, not ideal for kitchen splash back wall that may get splashed... use their heritage eggshell on those areas.

[@stevenmcfarlane8831]

It is the best paint Dulux have made in years and yes Phil IMO its the best out there at the moment. Only two brands I use now, after years of trying different brands, Dulux / Armstead and Tikkurilla. I am happy using them and they give me results. Sorted

[@ProfessionalPainterDecorator]

Thanks for sharing

[@DecorDev]

Totally agree with you, amazing stuff. How Dulux USED to be, I reviewed it on my KZbin channel too!!!

[@ProfessionalPainterDecorator]

Yeah. I saw it after I'd done mine. LoL

[@nigelrodgers820]

Not a fan of Dulux myself due to flashing.May try this out in the new year.

[@ProfessionalPainterDecorator]

Don't look at the can, use it. Btw... Straight out the tin was fine, didn't need to thin. 2nd coat went on a dream.

[@andrewharland6510]

Hi Phil. You mentioned that you never use Dulux because of flashing issues. What emulsion do you use to avoid this?

[@ProfessionalPainterDecorator]

The velvet Dulux is very good. Our main paint is tikkurila Optiva5 which is a hard wearing finish for walls. Ceilings we do love Tikkurila Anti-Reflex² in white. Have you tried any of those?

[@andrewharland6510]

@@ProfessionalPainterDecorator Thanks for the response. I’ve been using their anti reflex 2 ceiling paint for a while and no longer have any issues with flashing or lap marks, but have never tried their wall paint.

[@Garage_GymRat]

bloody lovely stuff!!

[@ubaydahghaznawi3571]

Thanks for the awesome video once again. Do you recommend watering this paint down or using it neat?

[@ProfessionalPainterDecorator]

Hi, it really depends on teh surface you're going on, if it's been cheap contract matt paint before, you may need a bit of water to aid it's application. If going over the same paint or a similar quality paint you might find it goes on fine, straight out the can. Do a test area out the way, to see how it feels when you first put it on.

[@ubaydahghaznawi3571]

@@ProfessionalPainterDecorator thanks for the heads up. Its going on new walls just been skimmed

[@ProfessionalPainterDecorator]

@@ubaydahghaznawi3571 Id say use a new plaster primer wash coat... Tikukurila Optiva Primer. Or even NoNonsence bare plaster primer from ScrewFix as your first coat. Then away you go with tye Velvet Matt. You may find a slight thinning of the first coat of velvet matt may help you with a smoother application of the paint.

[@ubaydahghaznawi3571]

@@ProfessionalPainterDecorator thanks you very much 👍👍

[@samrix5793]

Next time I'm painting might have to try this

[@ProfessionalPainterDecorator]

You'll be impressed

[@samrix5793]

@@ProfessionalPainterDecorator do you do much to warm the paint up? I bought a beer barrel heater strap that seems to work pretty well. I have a waterproof bar heater as well but haven't tried it submerged as seems messier than the heater

[@ProfessionalPainterDecorator]

@@samrix5793 Don't leave it on the van to be cold, room temp and then use a heater near it to warm it up. I've even ran hot water in a sink and left a can of Hemli 30 sitting it it as long as I can lol

[@samrix5793]

@@ProfessionalPainterDecorator yeah I've heard if you let paint stay in freezing areas it won't paint well after

[@skinnyman9000]

I appreciate this was posted 2yrs ago, but are you still offering domestic decorating services?

[@ProfessionalPainterDecorator]

Unfortunately yes. KZbin hasn't brought the money in like I thought it would lol

[@jsj381]

Nice wil try it out good man.

[@johngibson540]

Phil, narrowed my choice of emulsion for my walls. Painting over Vinyl wall paper and will use a primer. My choices are Dulux Heritage Velvet Matt and Johnstones Durable Acrylic. Any advice which one to use. Price is similar. John

[@ProfessionalPainterDecorator]

Dulux Vwlet matt, very good. another to look at brewers Albany durable matt.

[@johngibson540]

@@ProfessionalPainterDecorator Thanks Phil, You have been very helpful and responsive. The only problem is you have me hooked on decorating videos - who would have thought. Will go with the heritage as we don’t have a Brewers near us. John

[@ProfessionalPainterDecorator]

it's really nice to apply, test it on an area of your wall first, it may go straight on without the need to ease it down with water.. try it first though. The more vids of mine you watch.. the closer you get me to that classic 911 ;) lol

[@johngibson540]

Phil, having thought I had reached the end of the endless selection process I find myself all of a tizzy again. When I went to the Dulux Decorator centre they are trying to push me away from Heritage towards Diamond Matt. I know there isn’t any love for Dulux on your feed but have you ever tested this? Also now thinking of using Frenchic, Dazzling White, on the doors. Again any views? John

[@NoNo2Emo]

We have 3 kids and are looking to repaint the living room which is in F&B Banscha Green Estate Emulsion (we use it as a TV snug room) - love the colour, but you even so much as look at it and it marks terribly. We're looking at this paint in a similarly dark red. It says washable, but how resistant is it to finger marks etc? Is the eggshell better for walls in that regard? Although that generally seems to be marketed for woodwork as far as I can see. Thanks.

[@ProfessionalPainterDecorator]

Hi, F&B Modern Emulsion is better for walls, TBH. Dulux Heritage Velvet Matt is a good paint, also look at my play list of product tasting, loads of durable matt paints have been tested.. all very good. Fora house with kids, not breaking the bank, look at Albany Durable, Jonhstones Durable, Macphersons durable matt paints. If you do want to be different... look at LICK PRO eggshell.... I've used that earlier this year on my walls at home... a slight sheen, but paring it with your woodwork as well, then teh Lick Pro Matt for the ceiling does give you a toatlly different modern look to a room.

[@leefishwick4695]

Hi We’re did you get the paint from at that price. Just been quoted £74 a gallon .

[@ProfessionalPainterDecorator]

Hi, look on the Dulux Decorator Centre website, a mixed 5ltr can od Piano White is £66.44 including VAT for Velvet Matt. Where did you get that price from?

[@leefishwick4695]

@@ProfessionalPainterDecorator Hi Phil thanks I was quoted £74 at Brombrough paints

[@ProfessionalPainterDecorator]

@@leefishwick4695 check out a Dulux decorating center out... Look at it on line for prices too. See what Brewers prices are as well

[@leefishwick4695]

@@ProfessionalPainterDecorator Thanks 👍

[@yvonnebarclay2285]

Would this paint be suitable in a kitchen? Is it as wipeable as it claims to be? Thanks

[@ProfessionalPainterDecorator]

The heritage eggshell is. The velvet emulsion I've had problems last year about a work top it came off on the customer with a damp cloth. Dulux advice was to use the eggshell. So we did and it was fine. How much area are you doing?

[@yvonnebarclay2285]

@@ProfessionalPainterDecorator Thanks for your speedy reply. That’s disappointing to hear as I’ve put the Indigo Velvet Matt in my bathroom ( room not finished so haven’t tested it yet). Thanks for the advice. It’s just a regular kitchen and I would be using a light colour. Perhaps I just just use a bog-standard kitchen paint.

[@ProfessionalPainterDecorator]

@@yvonnebarclay2285 you can use the heritage eggshell on the walls.. a very slight sheen to it. You could use Tikkurila Optiva 5. Dulux diamond Matt crown clean extreme Isomat do a bathroom/kitchen paint too

[@jamesjenner3584]

Hi Phil, what sort of sheen level is the Velvet matt comparing to the f&b emulsions estate or modern? Ta

[@ProfessionalPainterDecorator]

What finish are you after?

[@jamesjenner3584]

@@ProfessionalPainterDecorator Matt, 2-4% flat for hallway.

[@ProfessionalPainterDecorator]

@@jamesjenner3584 you'll be fine with the Dulux Velevt Matt. F&B estate emulsion will mark too easy.. Modern Emulsion will be a bit shiny Also look at the Albany Durable Matt paint as well

[@umranhu]

What other brands would you compare this to or would be your go to matt emulsion thats scrubbable taking cost out of equation

[@ProfessionalPainterDecorator]

other to look at. They're in my playlist of product testing.... Jono's Durable Albany Durable Isomat Professional Color and Premium Color H&G emulsion too

[@umranhu]

@@ProfessionalPainterDecorator watching your isomat vid again right now lol. So much choice out there .....

[@clintmannion5598]

No flashing with a dark colour thats good enough for me never used this product yet good to no that there is no flashing as dark colours can be a nightmare for it with some brands cheers Phil

[@ProfessionalPainterDecorator]

It's a really nice emulsion to apply..like Dulux was years ago.

[@clintmannion5598]

@@ProfessionalPainterDecorator yer that is why it was worth it years ago glad to see dulux get something right lol

[@jackwardley3626]

give johnstones perfect matt a go phil its the best emulsion on market and has class 1 scrub resistance

[@mungojack]

That's a bloody big claim phil but i think you may be right!

[@abdulmateen4568]

Colour name at ur back wall

[@ProfessionalPainterDecorator]

hi, watch the video... I tell you what it is ;)

[@MEVD2011]

Big Phil 💯💪🏻💪🏻

[@peterfriel5129]

Better than Benjamin Moore ?

[@ProfessionalPainterDecorator]

Hi Peter, Not tried that yet. It's a new brand in the UK, not sure where stocks it.

[@Lloyd1885]

@@ProfessionalPainterDecorator I think brewers have started doing BM...but at 90 notes for 3.7 litres, I'll find something else.

[@bablasen9468]

Hi.. ❤❤❤ I am watching for India 🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳

[@silentthunder890]

How does this paint compare to Dulux trade?

[@ProfessionalPainterDecorator]

Well..... I don't like Dulux trade Vinyl Matt due to 'flashing' issues.. This paint is different again... You wouldn't think it was made by Dulux lol

[@silentthunder890]

@@ProfessionalPainterDecorator I can't decide between this and Dulux diamond Matt. I guess this would produce a better but slightly less durable finish

[@ProfessionalPainterDecorator]

@@silentthunder890 where are you using it?

[@silentthunder890]

@@ProfessionalPainterDecorator Walls. Freshly plastered and mist coated

[@ProfessionalPainterDecorator]

@@silentthunder890 what room?

[@goonzjav]

Why does no one show close ups of the wall when they review paints?

[@ProfessionalPainterDecorator]

As in what way?

[@goonzjav]

@@ProfessionalPainterDecorator as in to see what the texture/paint finish actually looks like. And on videos regarding cutting in by hand no one ever shows close up of the cut in. Not a dig at you just yours was the last video I've just been watching on this paint and no one showed any close ups at all but wax lyrical about it, which s good as I am considering buying the paint but would be nice to see close up finish.

[@darrenwilliams7741]

Can you scrub it if the kids mark it 🤣

[@visionlandmusic]

Ricky Gervais doing paint reviews! lol