Doodle Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 As the sun is shining today I am going to start preparing the kitchen walls and ceiling ready for painting.Can anyone recommend a french paint, matt finish, brilliant white would be OK but I would prefer a chalk white if it's possible to get it. I'm in the Mayenne (53).Thanks, Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callie Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 Bricoman's paint is very good and cheaper than a lot of French paint. Their Mosaic range is excellent. If you want a slightly off white, go for "Blanc cassé". They do all finishes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mint Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 The only good white paint I have found is one made by Corona. It's called acrylic (which equates to emulsion), comes in 40 litre-drums and I have bought it at both Intermarche Bricos and Leroy Merlin.Lovely clear white, nice obliterating effect (even of old water-stains, etc), one dense coat does it all. Even better than Crown Professional range from UK, and that's saying a lot because I am very fond of using the Crown Professional paints. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doodle Posted September 8, 2008 Author Share Posted September 8, 2008 many thanks for the replies - off tomorrow to Laval so will check out Leroy Merlin.Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jo Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 I would also recommend the Corona, having heard horror stories of French paint, I was very pleased with the results with this one, and it isn't horrendously expensive[:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clair Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 Isn't Corona owned by Dulux?http://www.duluxvalentine.com/marques.jsp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mint Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 Dunno, Clair, but it's good stuff at a good price! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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