Crown Trade Clean Extreme Stain Resistant Scrubbable Matt 5 Litre

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I regularly use Macpherson’s Acrylic Matt because it’s ridiculously durable. Yes, it dries with a soft sheen but it’s a good trade off in my opinion. It covers in most colours in 2 coats which is a bonus. Leyland Hard-wearing Matt (Joe Sexton) Yes, you can use Crown Clean Extreme Scrubbable Matt on both walls and ceilings, providing a consistent and attractive matte finish. How do I clean the painted surface? For all you mathematicians out there, you’ve probably realised that the percentage of votes doesn’t add up to 100. Of course, that’s because we’ve only included the top 5 paints that were voted for. There are some others that garnered a few votes which we’ve listed below along with some quotes from the professionals who chose them as their favourite. Armstead Durable (Mike Lucas) It’s also an incredibly versatile paint. It is suitable for use anywhere around the home and due to its remarkable durability, it can withstand many washes as well as withstand the environmental demands of kitchens and bathrooms. I though I’d do a separate section for the application of this vinyl matt in white on a ceiling, simply because it performs particularly well. You see very little in the way of flashing and other imperfections, and you’re left with a very sharp, crisp finish. One coat is often enough to freshen up a ceiling that is already white, or two coats will cover bare plaster.

Crown Trade Clean Extreme is a great range of products at a price that should really make it everyone’s first choice for environments that need a stain-resistant, scrubbable paint, whether it’s high traffic hallways, hospitals or bathrooms occupied by teenagers!

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So why do professional painters opt for a trade paint like Crown Clean Extreme over ‘washable’ retail paints? Well, you will reduce overall maintenance costs in labour and material due to the longevity and prolonged aesthetics of the paint over a longer period. So whilst the initial cost of a paint like Crown Clean Extreme might seem high, overall it will provide you with more value over the long run.

Crown Trade Clean Extreme Scrubbable Matt Coating System : Apply two coats as required. Certain colours may require additional coats to give complete obliteration. Crown Clean Extreme stain resistant matt is available from any Crown Decorating Centre. It is good to go in and have a chat when buying paint sometimes, because they will give you all the advice and product information you could ever need. However, unless you’re entitled to a trade discount, it will almost certainly be cheaper to buy this product online. If I had to find one thing I didn’t like, the opacity in white isn’t the best, but even there Crown have reformulated to improve this recently. But I don’t want to end on a negative when there’s so much that I love about this paint. IT’S GREAT GEAR!For application by airless spray, thin up to a maximum of 10% by volume with clean water. Use 0.013% 0.015" fluid tip and pump pressure of approximately 2250lb per square inch. AVOID OVERTHINNING. I tend to use class 1 matt emulsion in high traffic area’s and never had a problem with it. For this review I painted a hall, stairs and landing that I had previously stripped of wallpaper, and primed the plaster with two coats of Zinsser Gardz. The way I like to think of the range to help me understand what fits where (the “range structure” if you like) is as follows: Coming in second place is the Crown Clean Extreme scrubbable matt which is estimated to withstand up to 10,000 scrubs. In terms of durability, it doesn’t get much better than that. I’m sure that most professional decorators will have heard of Crown Trade Clean Extreme, and I would guess that many have tried (or maybe even use on a regular basis) the stain resistant scrubbable matt product. But Clean Extreme is actually a range of six quality problem-solution products designed to keep walls and ceilings looking better, for longer.

Dulux’s Diamond Matt is one of the best washable matt paints on the market and is perfect for any DIYer. So, we know Crown Trade is cheaper than Dulux and Johnstone’s Covaplus, you’d think that means it’s of lower quality, right? Well, it goes on nice and easily, leaves a nice flat finish and the opacity is spot on. Two coats are easily enough to cover bare plaster and leave a solid finish. So, no complaints so far.

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It should go without saying but the clue is in the question. Washable matt is (obviously) washable which means it will typically be easier to clean than regular matt paints. But that’s not the only advantage it enjoys – washable matt paint tends to be better at resisting stains and grease too so that you don’t have to deal with them in the first place. Recommended usage: Crown Trade Clean Extreme Scrubbable Matt is well-suited for high-traffic, indoor areas such as hallways and interior walls. Cleaning Crown Clean Extreme Scrubbable Matt is easy. Simply use a soft cloth or sponge with mild soap and water to remove most stains and marks. Does Crown Clean Extreme Scrubbable Matt have any odour or VOC content? In the past, Crown Stain Resistant Clean Extreme Matt has been poor opacity with white. However, Crown identified the problem and improved the formula to compensate. This covered a base white in two coats of Clean Extreme, which is impressive for a durable matt. The paint flowed well and didn’t pull, but I always cut it in and go around with a 4 inch paint roller. Available online, you can apply Clean Extreme via brush and roller, or airless sprayer. Touch dry in 1 – 2 hours, the recoat time is more like 3 – 4 hours, but this depends heavily on conditions. Bare plaster should be primed using a heavily diluted coat of Clean Extreme Matt to seal the surface, however a lot of decorators I know still use contract matt to prime bare plaster.

In terms of application, it goes on very nicely and has decent enough coverage so a drop of paint goes a long way. It is a pricey product and unless you were going to be painting large areas, you might be better off giving this a miss as smaller quantities are simply too expensive. Optiva 3 is great paint. I’ve been using it solidly now for about 2 years and used Optiva 5 before that. It’s very durable too. I think every manufacturer is doing a version of a class 1 scrubbable matt nowadays. Not all though do have a Matt finish as advertised. Some leave a mark when wiped too. Some are cheaper than others too but it’s good to have choices. Crown clean extreme is a good paint and I’d happily recommend it to my clients. Cleaning : A small residue of colour may be wiped away when the painted surface is first cleaned. This is entirely normal and in no way compromises the integrity or finished appearance of the paint film. Marks on the painted surface can be wiped away with a damp cloth.

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Whilst we’ve used the paint a couple of times, we thought we’d reach out to self-employed professional decorator Chris Marsh for his opinion: This product is recommended for use as supplied. However, on new plaster or highly porous surfaces, apply a mist coat of Crown Trade Clean Extreme thinned with 40% clean water. Crown Trade vinyl matt represents great value for money, which echoes Crown Trade as a whole. You will get a good finish with this paint and the price is very attractive. However, you will need to be careful not to let it drag on application, and your finished walls can scuff easily. You wouldn’t use Crown Trade vinyl matt in rooms with high traffic, or in homes with pets and small children.