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Hall decorating dilemma - help!

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Sueac63 Mon 04-Jul-16 17:36:46

Has anyone used Valspar premium matt emulsion now the only paint B & Q mix to shade for you? Really mixed reviews, it's either total rubbish, or the best ever. Help!

ninathenana Mon 04-Jul-16 17:41:52

Haven't tried it but have used Homebase colour mixing a few times and have always been pleased with the result.

MiniMouse Mon 04-Jul-16 18:03:09

Sueac Do you have to use B & Q? Homebase do Dulux and mix it for you.

MiniMouse Mon 04-Jul-16 18:05:39

Ooh! Not sure what happened there?! Nina's post wasn't there when I was typing - I'm sur I don't type that slowly!!

Cherrytree59 Mon 04-Jul-16 18:22:51

A few years ago had a Calico shade mixed.
I was pleased with the result

Last year DD had a turquoise mixed to match a design on a curtain sample
It was a perfect match.
The paint was Matt

Luckygirl Mon 04-Jul-16 18:25:10

I have booked a lady to come and paint the units in my new kitchen at the bungalow, having seen her work at another person's house. She is asking us to choose a colour from the Valspar range at B&Q as she says it gives by far the best coverage and you do not need so many coats.

M0nica Mon 04-Jul-16 19:21:41

The Valspar range is far better than their own brand range, which I no longer buy. I have used it once and was ebtirely happy with it.

Coolgran65 Mon 04-Jul-16 20:16:38

I used the Valspar mixed at B & Q. Dh thought it was excellent. and It dries quite quickly.

Sueac63 Fri 08-Jul-16 19:28:56

Thanks everyone, feedback really appreciated. A word of caution to all you decorators - I'm decorating my sons hallway as he over reached on step ladders, fell off and very badly broke his shoulder. So my tip, no matter how far you think you can reach, just get down and move the steps !!