Graham & Brown paint or Dunelm?

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RubaiyatOfAnyone · 14/03/2023 16:14

I’ve decided to take the bold option with my study and paint it a dark teal, my favourite colour.

i’ve narrowed it down to Dunelm “Charm” or Graham & Brown “Tiru”.

obvs the G&B brand is more expensive so i’d have expected to be a nicer paint - better coverage, nicer finish, but the reviews seem pretty awful! Anyone any experience with either of these brands can share your personal experience? Thank you!

www.dunelm.com/product/dunelm-charm-blue-matt-emulsion-paint-1000185236?defaultSkuId=30741171&option=2.5+Litre+Pot

www.grahambrown.com/uk/tiru-paint/CT-080-061-master.html

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RubaiyatOfAnyone · 14/03/2023 18:24

Hopeful bump for the evening home decor experts?

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adjdpunchbag · 14/03/2023 19:28

I have Tiru in my bedroom and love it.

Charm looks very similar. Can you get sample pots in each?

Jackthelast · 14/03/2023 19:40

I've painted my living room in Dunelm paint (although not that colour, it was the dark green). I don't know how it compares to your other paint, but I can say it went on well and I only needed two coats. It's hard wearing but it's definitely not matte, or not that chalky matte. There's a slight sheen to it.

RusholmeRuffian · 14/03/2023 19:45

If you have a sample of the colour you like, take it to your local branch of Brewers and get them to colour match it in Dulux trade paint.

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RubaiyatOfAnyone · 14/03/2023 20:07

Thank you all!
@adjdpunchbag really good to hear a real life positive review! You didn’t have any coverage or flaking off problems as the (negative) reviews report?

@Jackthelast that’s really good to hear too, that Dunelm paint is good. I guess the question now is whether a chalky matt finish is worth paying the extra for…

@RusholmeRuffian good point, as is the reminder about sample pots, it’s just that having finally made a decision on colour i’m itching to order and get going.

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adjdpunchbag · 14/03/2023 20:09

No coverage was fine, two coats. And no flaking.

IreallyLikeCrisps · 14/03/2023 23:34

Get a sample pot and take it to Johnstons or Brewers, if you have branches near you. My decorator does this with F&B paints and it works out much cheaper, he also says that the quality is better too!

olympicsrock · 14/03/2023 23:38

We have just used Johnsons colour matched ont he recommendation of a friends who is CEO of a paint company .

really impressed - have you seen F and B Vardo? It’s a gorgeous deal teal colour.

NameChangingIsMySuperPower · 15/03/2023 00:40

IreallyLikeCrisps · 14/03/2023 23:34

Get a sample pot and take it to Johnstons or Brewers, if you have branches near you. My decorator does this with F&B paints and it works out much cheaper, he also says that the quality is better too!

Sorry it's Johnstone's not Johnstons

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