Dulux Weathershield Reviews
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★☆☆☆☆
“Bad paint”
Written on: 01/06/2013 by jg10001 (2 reviews written)
I've done a fair bit of diy painting over the last 20 years and without doubt this is the worst gloss I've ever used. I made the mistake of recently purchasing it to paint an exterior door. The main problem is that it has pretty much no viscosity at all. In fact, it's so thin that the slight breeze that was present outside was enough to blow paint off the paintbrush and onto the floor. This happened with just tiny amounts of paint on the brush. This made a relatively straightforward job... (read more)
★☆☆☆☆
“Dulux water based satinwood ”
Written on: 27/04/2013
The worst paint I've ever used very runny with zero coverage they should make it clearer on the tin being dulux I expected better (read more)
★☆☆☆☆
“Worst paint ever”
Written on: 16/01/2013 by dazzee38
Handymen were advised by Dulux to use this paint on a metal railing fence. When the rain hits it, it just slides off the fence. will be taking it up with Dulux and they better be prepared to cover the cost of painters to redo it. (read more)
★★★★★
“What's the problem?”
Written on: 05/10/2012
I'm not sure why this paint is getting such bad reviews! I haven't tried the water based or quick drying versions, but the spirit based gloss is the best. 10 years ago I painted the wood paneling on the front of a friends house. Proper job - burned off the old paint. Used primer, undercoat and Weathershield gloss white. Its a south facing wall in direct sunlight. There's still no peeling and with a recent wash down it still looks great. Just doing the exterior of my house. The undercoat... (read more)
Stewartcat's Comment
Written on: 10/01/2013
what on earth is a 'spirit' based gloss...?? Surely it's either a water based or an oil based so do you mean oil.....?????
thank you
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★☆☆☆☆
“Dulux Weathershield - Complete Rubbish”
Written on: 27/09/2012
Painted my windows with Dulux Weathershield, it has poor coverage, it’s too thin, drips everywhere, wrinkles when dry even when used in at 18 degrees C. Takes ages to dry, about 5 days opposed to the 16 hours it says on the tin. Even when dry it’s still soft and can be peeled off again. Worse paint I've ever used and Ive done a fair bit of painting in my time. I now have no alternative but to sand the windows down again and start again, what a waste of time. (read more)
Allinproperty's Comment
Written on: 17/12/2012
If the preps right no probs with this paint try stiring it?
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★☆☆☆☆
“Dulux Weather Shield the Worst Paint Ever”
Written on: 26/09/2012
Dulux Weathershield is the worst paint I have ever used. It is so thin it is just like water and thus very difficult and time consuming to apply. It has no body or filling capability and thus the surface has to be perfect if blemishes are not to show. It is so thin it has no coverage and on some surfaces I had to put up to five coats to cover the primer. Pure rubbish. Do not waste your time or money with this paint. (read more)
★☆☆☆☆
“Not fit for purpose”
Written on: 09/09/2012
I have just painted metal railings using Dulux Undercoat for wood and metal followed by Dulux Weathershield. What a mess. The paint has wrinkled in many places. I have sanded it down and repainted with the same result. I rang Dulux who said that it was due to the painting being carried out in either too hot or too cold weather and may be to the paint being too thick. If they cannot manufacture a decent paint that can be used in normal British weather, they should go back to the drawing... (read more)
★☆☆☆☆
“Warning avoid Dulux Weathershield Quick Drying Gloss”
Written on: 05/08/2012 by DaveT53 (1 review written)
Painting two metal garage doors. I followed the instructions to the letter, rubbed down the old paint then two coats of the Dulux Weathershield Undercoat (dark grey). Applied the Black gloss and what a mess, the paint dragged and left brush marks, it just wouldn't flow at all. The end result has been to rub it down and prepare the surface again. I then went out and bought two tins of Dulux Weathershield Gloss which takes 16 hours to dry, luckily I've now read the reviews on this site so... (read more)
★★☆☆☆
“Unexpected reaction”
Written on: 12/07/2012
In addition to the poor obliteration and brush marks reported by others, I discovered an unexpected reaction I have not seen reported elsewhere. The Weathershield satin top coat reacts with printed material. I left a twenty-year-old printed cardboard box on a surface I painted a year ago (colour: Heathland); on lifting the box a day later permanent white marks were left on the painted surface, where the printing ink had apparently reacted with the paint. Having done the damage, I... (read more)
★☆☆☆☆
“Weathershield Exterior Paint”
Written on: 02/06/2012 by Davedogfish
This product is totally useless with the poorest coverage of any paint that I have ever used. After four coats failed to cover the undercoat previously applied I just gave up and bought Sandtex extrior paint instead. This is much better and the first coat covered all signs of the undercoat and (thank goodness) the Weathershield apology for paint! Save your money and avoid this product. (read more)
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★☆☆☆☆
“Why are ICI/Akzo still selling this?”
Written on: 29/04/2012
My professional decorator tried in vain to paint my front properly with this stuff and just gave up saying. This stuff is not for purpose take it back and go to B&Q (read more)
★☆☆☆☆
“Waste of time and money”
Written on: 15/04/2012
Dulux weathershield water based gloss sounded fab but having just spent an entire weekend trying to perfect my front door all I want to do is sand it off and start again with something decent. Coverage is poor, brush marks impossible to hide and I don't believe the paint will ever cover the original colour no matter how many coats are applied. Do not waste your money or precious weekend with this product. (read more)
★☆☆☆☆
“Weathershield Is Not Fit For Purpose”
Written on: 28/03/2012
We have been reading these reviews and must concur with those who say it is terrible. It is not fit for purpose. We have a shop and had it painted with DULUX Weathershield Satin finish (water based), by a professional painter in October 2011. Within 2 weeks, the paint was deteriorating, mainly with scuff marks, i.e. paint flaking off. Our previous paintwork is DULUX Trade High Gloss (spirit based). The other half of our shop is still painted with it. It has lasted 7 years, resisting scuffs... (read more)
★☆☆☆☆
“The World's Worse Paint”
Written on: 20/03/2012 by WhyDoINeedToRegister (1 review written)
This stuff is terrible. I've just wasted 3 days and almost £20 a tin on 2 tins for my front door and garage door. It's way too thin to cover properly. Plus, when it starts to look okay, after a few minutes you will notice it has run. Also, it takes an age to dry. It says 16 hours on the tin, it's not. You can't put one coat on then leave it for a day and do it again. Oh no, because it will still be soft. Do not buy this rubbish unless you want to waste your life waiting for the endless... (read more)
★★★★★
“THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOU SLATE IT!”
Written on: 12/01/2012 by jimmyjames (1 review written)
In order to obtain a high quality finish get a pro in. Don't use anthing other than TRADE paint! if you insist on doing it yourself use trade paint. Dulux trade weathershield is a top quality paint. B&Q dulux paint may not be great but has been made for people who think they can paint but can't. easy application is the top priority for these paints, not coverage or durability. bare wood - needs 2-3 coats of acrylic primer, dont forget knotting solution if needed. then at least 2 coats of... (read more)
★☆☆☆☆
“Weathershield exterior satin is the worst paint i have...”
Written on: 25/04/2011
Weathershield exterior satin is the worst paint i have ever used the coverage is so bad that after 2 coats i have decided to give up and purchase another paint to cover up the mess that weathershield is :( I would give nil points if i could!
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Guest's Comment
Written on: 12/01/2012
This goes out to all the amature painters out there..... you can't expect your finishing coat to look good if you have not put in the preparation required. Primer and undercoat are both high in pigment, gloss and satin are not. both require many coats of primer and undercoat before you even think about applying gloss or satin. Your base coat should be the same colour as your finishing coat, maybe one shade lighter for all you amatures who can't see where they have been. Please do not slate a good quality paint if you don't know what you are doing. this goes for the all the bad reviews on here, it is quite clear that non of you know what your doing.
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★☆☆☆☆
“I have just tried to use Dulux Weathershield Exterior...”
Written on: 25/04/2011
I have just tried to use Dulux Weathershield Exterior Sation on my oil tank and it is USELESS. I have already put two coats on, and it looks like it will need about 5-6 to completely cover over the old paint. I have already used well over half a can, so coverage will be well below that quoted on the 750ml can. (I estimate I will get about 3-4 square metres if I am lucky)
I see some reviews are favourable- I can only guess these are based on the old oil based paint, which I always found to...
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Jimmyjames's Comment
Written on: 12/01/2012
If you are using water based paint for outside you can expect it to take up to 5 coats if changing colour. Use oil based, and make sure at least 2 undercoats of oil based TRADE paint before a finishing coat is applied. better still get the proffesionals in and let them do the job properly.
The stuff from B&Q that isn't trade is of far poorer quality than trade paint.
Also you may have the wrong brush.
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★☆☆☆☆
“The exterior gloss for wood & metal is very poor...”
Written on: 11/04/2011 by handyman16 (1 review written)
The exterior gloss for wood & metal is very poor quality - coat after coat it is not covering the old colour & it consistently leaves brushmarks. Also has to be applied extremely thin or creases & wrinkles on drying - am still trying to sort out the mess this product has made for my last client (I'm a handyman)- would not recommend to anyone & would certainly not use again. (read more)
Jimmyjames's Response to handyman16's Review
Written on: 12/01/2012
your a handy man not a painter, this is why you are in this mess. you don't know what your doing. stick to putting up pictures and curtain rails.
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★☆☆☆☆
“There are different types, don't know about the...”
Written on: 17/03/2011
There are different types, don't know about the masonry paint but the "Exterior Satin - for wood & metal" is rubbish! Tin says "1 or 2 coats" don't bother - after 6 or 7 it will still look patchy. This was on a perfectly well sanded and cleaned font door with previous paint on it. I think the problem is trying too hard to be "green" and using water based paint, a wood front door needs proper gloss. £18 wasted on a small 750ml tin, B&Q prices! (read more)
Jimmyjames's Comment
Written on: 12/01/2012
yes you are correct, oil based primer/undercoat 2 -3 coats of. then gloss, 1 coat.
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★☆☆☆☆
“Hopeless. I bought the gloss (against my better...”
Written on: 24/02/2011
Hopeless. I bought the gloss (against my better judgement) and applied it to a brand new external door as per instruction. Although the finish was very shiny, it was impossible to feather out brushmarks, and the colour opacity was rubbish. Very disappointed. Now sanding down door to apply decent leyland paint (at a far cheaper price). Really very disappointed.
Steer clear!
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Jimmyjames's Comment
Written on: 12/01/2012
did you use undercoat the same colour or a shade different? have you used the right brush? I have no problems with any paint i use, there is a way to paint properly and then theres how to mess it up. You should only need one coat of gloss, the base coats of primer and undercoat are most important. If you still have brush marks you can't paint, simple!
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★★☆☆☆
“Goes on well with a bit of thought and care, and looks...”
Written on: 19/10/2010
Goes on well with a bit of thought and care, and looks tough and durable when properly dried. However I have found that even though I applied the paint to a brand new door AND made sure I used all the proper/recommended Dulux primers and undercoats, the paint cannot support exposure to sunlight and rain in mid-France where the ambient temperature is usually only 4 deg C above the UK. After 4 years it has failed so badly that the door will need to be sanded back to bare wood and re-done... (read more)
★★★★★
“We have used weathershield system on the hull of two...”
Written on: 15/09/2010
We have used weathershield system on the hull of two wooden boats. We have found them to be very reliable. We have used a roller - one person rollering and one following light brushing. It does what it says on the tin-flexible...!!
Have used quick drying paint, whichever company makes it it dries on the brushes too quickly and it is a short cut to a poor finish.
At the present time painting barge boards on the house and I hope they will last at least 8 yrs- will let you know...
I cannot...
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★☆☆☆☆
“We did about 8 coats on a (cleaned and sanded) front...”
Written on: 08/08/2010
We did about 8 coats on a (cleaned and sanded) front door, and it still looks stripey. Awful paint, going to get a replacement now. What a waste of time and money. (read more)
Herbie1's Comment
Written on: 10/08/2010
You are using the wrong paint this is for outside walls not doors or you reviewing the wrong product.
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★★★★★
“I have been using weathershield gloss for wood with a...”
Written on: 30/06/2010
I have been using weathershield gloss for wood with a base coat for going on 14 years or more.
The house is in part shiplap and the finish is excellent, 6years or more before a recoat.
I don't like living with a brush in my hand, so I am happy to pay a bit more for the product.
You get what you pay for, quality.
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★☆☆☆☆
“A realy POOR product, I am a pro painter and this...”
Written on: 14/06/2010
A realy POOR product, I am a pro painter and this product is a waste of money. Dont get sucked into buying because of the brand, all Dulux paints have gone down hill and the customer care is realy shocking. (read more)
Guest's Comment
Written on: 09/07/2011
This is not a review but a venting of frustration for whatever reason.
No information on why the product is not good, not even what weathershield product.
For those trieing to find info on the product this review is of no use. (like guest says the weathershield product is)
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★☆☆☆☆
“I found this Dulux Weathershield paint very hard to...”
Written on: 29/03/2009 by markbegbie (1 review written)
I found this Dulux Weathershield paint very hard to apply for a good finish, specifically:
Adhesion to the Dulux (oil based) primer seems poor
Coverage was not complete till the FOURTH coat of gloss
Feathering between successive areas on a door was impossible with either a patch or stripe approach. The paint is not workable for long enough so you are left with unsightly joins.
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★★★★★
“Dulux Weathershield is an excellent product possibly...”
Written on: 03/02/2009 by ldsussexdecoration
Dulux Weathershield is an excellent product possibly best product in uk. Opasity is perfect durability is excellent my opinion should be used all seaside properties and winter conditions. White colour some times dripping so I believe Dulux can sort out this problem. (read more)
★★★★★
“Dulux Weathershield paint is non-toxic. It spreads...”
Written on: 07/03/2006 by alphonso williams
Dulux Weathershield paint is non-toxic. It spreads evenly, durable in all weather. It conditions, and it is usually a one-coater, which makes it very cost efficient. (read more)
★★★★★
“Dulux Weathershield is absolutely brilliant, I always...”
Written on: 02/04/2004 by diybuff1 (1 review written)
Dulux Weathershield is absolutely brilliant, I always use it and it really does last for years. The paint trade will try to sell you other makes. WHY? Simple, you will be back much sooner to purchase more paint as nothing lasts like Dulux . (read more)
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Notafanofdulux's Comment
Written on: 11/10/2012
Try using the water based version then experience the problems first hand.
Six weeks after being painted in dry conditions my front door was still not dry and was rubbing off onto clothes. I contacted (name removed), Holloway Rd, north London who said they'd get the Dulux representative to get in touch.
SILENCE - customer care must be an ALIEN concept to Dulux.
Every surface in my home was/is dulux branded paint. After this experience
NEVER again will I use Dulux paints anywhere.
I urge other consumers to boycott Dulux until they sort out the problems with their Weathershield water based version. Or until customer care becomes a core value!!
Clearly neither Dulux management nor the representative who services (name removed) CAN read judging from the plethora of negative reviews for this product all over the net.
So before give a 5 STAR ratings why don't you try the version with the problems!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Davem62's Comment
Written on: 18/10/2012
Still a 5 star rating for Weathershield Exterior Gloss!
No reviews I read mentioned they had used the water based version and I actually I couldn't see this in B&Q - maybe it's been withdrawn. In the end I wouldn't consider water based paint for exterior use, so I am surprised Dulux were offering this, probably due to the tightening of regulations of what goes into paint. I did see, some time ago, claims that Dulux interior white gloss was yellowing very quickly after the change in the content of the paint.
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Reviews on other websites are very positive for Weathershield Gloss, but again it isn't clear which type of paint they are referring to.