I tested the Leyland Fast Drying Satin last week. This is a water-based satinwood product that can be used inside or out. You can buy it from loads of different stockists, including Johnstone’s Decorating Centre, but unless you’re entitiled to a trade discount, it will almost certainly be cheaper to buy the paint online by clicking here. Leyland Fast Drying Satin comes in white, or any tinted colour from Johnstone’s vast range. The recoat time is 3 – 4 hours, meaning you can apply multiple coats in a day.
Leyland Fast Drying Satin will not adhere directly to old oil-based gloss or similar coatings, so you should use an adhesion primer if you intend to coat problem surfaces. Leyland recommend the use of its own “fast drying undercoat”, which is a fitting name really.
Leyland Fast Dry satin is a fully water-based paint, meaning it will never discolour over time. This is an issue with all modern oil-based paints, which is why water-based is becoming increasingly popular.
My Leyland Fast Drying Satin Review
I used this paint in “brilliant white”, and it is very white too!! The opacity wasn’t too good, and I ended up needing to apply three coats over old oil-based gloss. It just feels a little bit thin to be fair.
It isn’t very easy to apply either and takes a little bit of getting used to. You can get a good finish with Leyland Fast Drying Satin if you use a soft brush and keep it wet. I dip mine in water every half hour to keep the paint from drying on the ferrule. Otherwise, it dries very fast and clogs, then becomes a nightmare! You can’t roll it either, even though the instructions say you can. Don’t even bother trying!
All being said, you can and will achieve a great finish with Leyland Fast Drying Satin. It’s going to take some faffing though!! Click here for more info, or to see the current prices.
Review Summary
Leyland Fast Drying Satin Review - Decorator's forum UK
A quick-dry water-based satinwood used to coat interior woodwork and other trim.
Product Brand: Leyland Trade
2.6
Pros
- Fully water-based, so will never discolour.
- Fast drying.
- Nice finish.
- Durable.
Cons
- Difficult to apply.
- Very thin.
- Poor opacity.
- It’s ok for a value product, but you could spend a bit more and buy Johnstone’s Aqua Guard, which is much better.
The Alternative to Leyland Fast Drying Satin
Leyland and Johnstone’s paints are both manufactured by PPG, Leyland being the budget brand, and Johnstone’s being the premium. The alternative to Leyland Fast Drying Satin is a product called Johnstone’s Aqua guard.
Aqua Guard is more expensive than Leyland Fast Drying Satin, but it is infinitely better. In fact, there isn’t a lot of products available it isn’t better than. We’re talking about a fully water-based satinwood with great opacity, is easy to use, leaves a great finish and dries very durable.
Aqua Guard is probably the brand leader amongst trade professionals, and it’s a product I can vouch for.
FAQs
Does Leyland Satinwood go yellow?
Leyland Trade Satinwood does go yellow over time due to the alkyd oil in the paint. However, Leyland Fast Drying Satin will stay white because it’s water-based.
What’s the difference between satin and satinwood?
The word “satin” refers to the sheen level of a paint. You can expect a satin to have a sheen level of around 40%. “Satinwood” is a satin paint that has been specifically designed for use on wood and other trim.
Does quick dry satinwood need an undercoat?
Most quick-dry satinwood paints require a primer or undercoat when painting previously painted surfaces.
Can you use Leyland Satinwood on radiators?
Both Leyland Satinwood and Leyland Fast Drying Satinwood can be used to paint radiators. It will look good and last but be conscious that the efficiency of the radiator will be diminished slightly if you use anything other than radiator enamel. Click here form more information.
I though the new Leyland trade fast dry satin was actually pretty good not too far off Johnstones trade AQUA satin and it had the feel of an oil satin for me and once dry looked like oil satin rather than the sumwhat plastic look of other even more expensive trade brands.
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l didnt have any issue with coverage over old white, however agree perhaps be a touch sticky to roll.
l just used brush when used.
Perhaps when rolling this would benefit from touch of paint additives that advertise they improve flow/ coverage.
l would use again no problem.
Its pretty cheap on Amazon £35 for 5l inc VAT
New improved version PLUS, its pretty good paint covers well and easy to apply.