Leyland Trade Vinyl Matt is an emulsion used to coat interior walls and ceilings. Available online by clicking here in a range of different tin sizes and colours. You can recoat after around 2 hours, which is rather impressive. You can use it as a mist coat on bare plaster and the spread rate is roughly 14 m2 per litre of paint (1 coat).
All Leyland products are manufactured by PPG, who also make Johnstone’s Paint.
Is Leyland Trade Vinyl Matt Emulsion any good?
This is a trade quality product, which means it should perform better than the retail paint options you might find at DIY shops like B&Q. However, Johnstone’s Trade is regarded as PPG’s premium brand and Leyland is the ‘cheaper alternative’.
That isn’t to say Leyland isn’t quality paint. I love a lot of Leyland products and use them regularly in my role as a professional decorator. I’ll talk about this paint in relation to its price. Yes, you could buy a better paint if you have a big budget, but how does Leyland Trade Vinyl Matt stack up against products in a similar price bracket.
The opacity of Leyland Trade Vinyl Matt isn’t too bad (it isn’t great either). You can usually achieve a colour change in two coats. Even bare plaster covers in two coats some of the time. The flow of the paint is OK. No real complaints, but it does drag a little bit on the second coat.
I like the overall finish. The sheen level looks a little high for a matt emulsion, but there are no major issues with picture framing or roller marks. Avoid using it in rooms like hallways where you look across your walls, but it’s perfect for rooms like bedrooms and lounges etc.
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Leyland Trade Vinyl Matt in White on a Ceiling
I thought I’d talk about this as a separate section, simply because choosing a good ceiling paint can be tricky, particularly for large ceilings in rooms with a lot of light. A lot of products fall short and you see defects like flashing and picture framing.
Not with Leyland Trade Vinyl Matt, which is quite impressive really. The opacity in white is lacking, so occasionally you need to apply an extra coat, but the finish is a proper crisp white, and there are no such defects. This is a great paint for ceilings.
Review Summay
Leyland Trade Vinyl Matt Review - Decorator's forum UK
A vinyl matt emulsion manufactured by PPG and used to paint interior walls and ceilings. You can buy this product in Brilliant White, or just about any colour under the sun.
Product Brand: Leyland Trade
3.6
Pros
- Wide range of colours.
- Great value for money.
- Good finish.
- No major issues with flashing and picture framing.
- Easy to apply.
- Widely available.
- It’s a well-known brand.
Cons
- Opacity is a bit iffy.
- The sheen level is slightly high.
- You wouldn’t want to use it in light critical areas.
Best Tools to Apply Leyland Trade Vinyl Matt
Regardless of whether you go for Leyland Vinyl Matt or Covaplus, having the correct tools for the job will make all the difference. I like to use a long-pile roller for this type of material, simply because you can apply generous coats of paint without experiencing any defects such as orange peel.
Purdy colossus is my roller of choice for this type of paint. You will need to de-lint the roller before you start, but it holds a fantastic amount of paint, and it will make your work a lot easier. Click here to see online prices.
As for the brush: my preference is ProDec Ice Fusion. These are brilliant because of the way the bristles are tapered from bottom to tip. Striking straight lines in nice and easy when using them. Click here to see online prices.
FAQs
Is Leyland vinyl matt breathable?
No, there’s too much polymer binder in Leyland vinyl matt for it to be classed as ‘breathable’. You wouldn’t use it on wet plaster, nor would you use it on lime plaster.
How long does it take for Leyland trade vinyl matt to dry?
Touch dry after 1 – 2 hours. Recoat after 3-4 hours. You should apply two coats to achieve a solid finish.
Is vinyl Matt waterproof?
I’d categorise vinyl matt as ‘water-resistant’ rather than waterproof. It won’t cope with the environment in a kitchen or bathroom, and you’ll ruin your paint finish if you spill a drink on it.
What is the difference between Matt and vinyl Matt?
Matt emulsion is basically contract matt. It contains less polymer binder than vinyl matt, making it more porous and less durable. It may be cheaper, but it isn’t as good.
Can I put clear varnish over emulsion paint?
Polyvine Decorators Varnish is a clear material used over other products (like vinyl matt), to make it waterproof and more durable without changing the look of it.
Final Thoughts
A quick summery – Leyland Trade Vinyl Matt is a good quality product. BUT I still opt to pay a little bit more and buy Johnstone’s Covaplus instead. The difference in price is less than £2 per litre and the finish you achieve WILL be better.
You can buy either of these products from any Johnstone’s Decorating centre, but unless you’re eligible for a trade discount, it will almost certainly be cheaper to buy them online. Plus, at some online stores, they can match any colour from a different brand into your chosen product.
Leyland Trade Vinyl Matt – Click here to see online prices.
Johnstone’s Covaplus – Click here to see online prices.
Leyland Trade Contract Matt Review
I thought I’d throw a very quick Leyland Trade Contract Matt review onto this blog, as you may be considering it as an alternative. Leyland Trade Contract Matt is a lot cheaper than vinyl matt, and is very competitively priced as a contract matt compared to similar products.
Contract matt contains less polymer binder than other emulsion paints, which is probably why it’s cheaper. You might not want to use it to paint your walls because it isn’t very durable, but it’s fine on most ceilings.
This paint can drag a little bit and stain block will flash through the finish (but this is true of every contract matt). Leyland Trade Contract Matt has great opacity and will easily cover bare plaster in two coats. It’s also ideal when painting white on white and you only want to apply one coat as a ‘quick freshen up”.
This is a good contract matt. Pound for pound, one of the best you can get.
Leyland white emulsion , biggest load of ripp off crap I have ever used, five coats still not covered over light walls best if your on a budget save up ABIT more money and get a real paint and not this diarrhea they call “paint”my piss is stronger than this .
I totally agree, I covered a very pale blue wall thinking I wouldn’t normally need a primer for this. I am four coats on and the colour is still coming through! It might be reasonable priced but in the long run I would have been better off going for a good quality paint, paying more initially but in the end it would have been cheaper and quicker! Ok for a base or mist coat but nothing more! Very disappointing, I expected better
Where can I buy your paint, preferably in eggshell?
The Leyland durable matt is quite a good product covers in 2 nice and flat finish.
The vinyl matt a bit chalky in my opinion ok budget jobs l suppose but at same time reasonable enough.
Super leytex while it covers well touch up a problem. Not great new builds .
Gloss and undercoat oil in colours pretty good , perhaps Johnstone possibly last better outside it’s not that much dearer.
Contract Matt feels very cheap l wouldn’t use this ,far better quality with Amstead contract for few pounds more.
Acrylic eggshell pretty good quality for the money covers well.