dulux paint pod
Discussion
Right, I've painted my WHOLE HOUSE using one here's the REAL facts after extensive usage.
Pro's
1. Halves the time needed to paint walls as your not forever re-loading the roller. This is a serious plus!
2. Cleaning the machine is relatively simple.
3. You'll actually get the paint coverage it says on the tin - a first for most people (see *below)
4. Due to the thin coverage, although the paint is (roughly) 50% more expensive it works out slightly cheaper overall at the end of the job as the machine is quite efficient.
5. The accompanying 'cutting-in' brush is superb
Con's
1. To clean the machine and its bits and pieces PROPERLY takes as long as cleaning a manual roller but is less work.
2. It does not clean the roller thoroughly on first flush through as depicted in the adverts - it takes at least 2 flushes to get NEAR clean water coming out at the Roller end and this can take about 20+ mins - although you don't have to be present during this.
3. Yes the Roller is cleaned out eventually but you still have to clean the rest of the bits unless your happy with pod that'll look like a plasterers radio after a couple of uses.
4. The availability of replacement parts was dire a fortnight ago though this might have changed now.
5. * Paint coverage is quite thin and you'll probably need to re-coat a tad more times than if you used a manual roller.
6. The 'dip-sensor thingy' wipe is crap but you can live without it.
Summary
The lazy love it - the professional will be sceptical.
I love it.
Pro's
1. Halves the time needed to paint walls as your not forever re-loading the roller. This is a serious plus!
2. Cleaning the machine is relatively simple.
3. You'll actually get the paint coverage it says on the tin - a first for most people (see *below)
4. Due to the thin coverage, although the paint is (roughly) 50% more expensive it works out slightly cheaper overall at the end of the job as the machine is quite efficient.
5. The accompanying 'cutting-in' brush is superb
Con's
1. To clean the machine and its bits and pieces PROPERLY takes as long as cleaning a manual roller but is less work.
2. It does not clean the roller thoroughly on first flush through as depicted in the adverts - it takes at least 2 flushes to get NEAR clean water coming out at the Roller end and this can take about 20+ mins - although you don't have to be present during this.
3. Yes the Roller is cleaned out eventually but you still have to clean the rest of the bits unless your happy with pod that'll look like a plasterers radio after a couple of uses.
4. The availability of replacement parts was dire a fortnight ago though this might have changed now.
5. * Paint coverage is quite thin and you'll probably need to re-coat a tad more times than if you used a manual roller.
6. The 'dip-sensor thingy' wipe is crap but you can live without it.
Summary
The lazy love it - the professional will be sceptical.
I love it.
Edited by im on Thursday 17th July 17:46
te"What about those 'paint runner' things as seen on TV shopping channels.
only £27 plus look what else you get free if you buy today blah blah blah.
They look ace on teh adverts and I have a few ceiling to paint. last time I tried useing a roller we had to get professionals in to re do it
so I am tempted.
Anybody have experience?
only £27 plus look what else you get free if you buy today blah blah blah.
They look ace on teh adverts and I have a few ceiling to paint. last time I tried useing a roller we had to get professionals in to re do it
so I am tempted.Anybody have experience?
HOGEPH said:
As has been said previously, how many professionals use these type of gimmicks? If they were that good, anybody who was doing it for a living would be using one. The only good advice I've been told by painters is, "Don't buy cheap paint!"
Also applies to brushes and rollers. Cheap Paint, brushes and rollers = cheap finish. Or at the very least, will take longer to do.Gassing Station | The Pie & Piston Archive | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff