I’m going to write a very quick Dulux Trade SprayMatt review, based on my experience as a Professional Decorator. I’ll keep it short and sweet, but I’ll include all the information you may need.
Dulux Trade SprayMatt Product Details
- Formulation – Spray-specialised matt emulsion (water-based)
- Finish – Uniform flat matt, high opacity
- VOC – 99.9% VOC-free (very low emissions)
- Coverage – Up to 17 m²/L
- Drying Time – 2-4 hours
- Application – Brush, roller, airless sprayer (with recommended tips/pressure)
- Thinning Ratio – Up to 1:10 (standard), up to 1:5 (porous surfaces)
- Coats – Typically 2, more if drastic colour change needed
- Certifications – BREEAM, LEED, EPD compliant
- Pack Size – 10 litres
- Colour – White and tinted colours
My Dulux Trade SprayMatt Review
I’m going to go on record and say that it’s pretty easy to spray any contract matt, and most other contract matts are far cheaper than Dulux Trade SprayMatt. However, you genuinely notice the difference when using SprayMatt.
It produces an extremely fine spray, but more importantly, there is noticeably less overspray in the atmosphere. Dulux say it has 30% less overspray compared to Supermatt, and while I have no way of measuring overspray myself, I can assure you that it feels like more.
You can spray two coats of Dulux Trade SprayMatt on a ceiling (wet on wet), then within 10 minutes you can stand in the room and have a conversation with someone. There’s less powder on your skin after spraying, which means less on your sheets and any tools you have in the room.
The finish of Dulux Trade SprayMatt is a very low-sheen ‘flat matt’, which is very desirable. You won’t see any defects like flashing, even on the most light-critical of ceilings.
The only real downside is the cost. The shelf price at Dulux Decorator Centre is over £50 excluding the VAT (which is roughly the same as Dulux Trade Supermatt, which is AkzoNobel’s other premium contract matt). But the Armstead Trade Contract Matt is half the price.
That said, you use less paint with SprayMatt because less of it is being wasted, it atomises more easily, and it’s less messy. For me, as a Professional Decorator, it makes a lot of sense for me to upgrade. I work in peoples’ homes after all, and anything that reduces mess in someone’s property, or paint-filled air on a building site, is easily worth an extra £25 per bucket.
Review Summary
Dulux Trade SprayMatt Review - Decorator's forum UK
A contract matt which is specially formulated for application with an airless sprayer.
Product Brand: Dulux Trade
4.8
Pros
- Great opacity
- Significantly less overspray
- Very fine spray
- Easy to use
- Can be applied wet on wet
- Fantastic low-sheen finish
Cons
- Pricey
- Not widely available
- Not very durable (but this type of product never is)
Other Resources
If you’re a seasoned Decorator and you’re used to spraying, then you probably won’t need this section of the blog. However, if you’re not, you don’t have the equipment, and you’re reading this review because you want to have a crack at spraying, then there are a couple of resources that might be useful.
Dulux Academy
The Dulux Academy have a series of affordable courses designed to help both Professional Decorators and DIY enthusiasts with spraying. They have a series of short courses available around the UK. Click here for details.
Airblast Eurospray Direct
These guys are probably your best bet when you need to hire spraying equipment. They’re very affordable, friendly, and will give you all the advice you could possibly need. They will deliver the equipment anywhere in the UK and arrange pickup when you’re finished. Click here for details.
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