Valspar Trade Exterior Direct to Wood and Metal Review

Updated Sep 30, 2024 | Posted Jun 11, 2023 | Paints | 1 comment

Valspar Trade Exterior Direct to Wood and Metal is a fully water-based paint used on exterior trim such as soffits, doors, windows and railings. Available from B&Q in Pure Brilliant White, or any colour from Valspar’s extremely vast range.

The recoat time for Valspar Trade Exterior Direct to Wood and Metal is 2 – 4 hours, but like any paint of this type, it takes a couple of weeks to cure and fully harden. You can apply this paint via brush, roller, or airless sprayer.

I’m a professional Decorator, and I’ve been using this product in gloss over the past few days, so I thought I’d take the time to sit down and write a quick review.

 

My Valspar Trade Exterior Direct to Wood and Metal Review

 

As the name suggests, you do not need an undercoat or primer when using this paint system. Products like this are becoming commonplace really, as paint technology has come a long way in recent years. It is now possible to have a paint that can cope with the great British whether, handle adhesion, opacity, and still leave an acceptable finish.

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So, with that in mind, I’m going to review Valspar Trade Exterior Direct to Wood and Metal based on its performance in comparison to similar products.

The first thing you notice when you start using Valspar Trade Exterior Direct to Wood and Metal is how easy it is to apply. You can use a 3-inch Purdy and blast out larger surfaces like soffits and facias in no time.

The other thing you notice is how good the opacity is, especially in white, which is normally a problem with other brands. To say Valspar Trade Exterior Direct to Wood and Metal in white has better opacity than its competition would be an understatement!

This picture shows how well Direct to Wood and Metal covers dark green paint and patches of bare timber! You’d normally expect to need 3 or 4 coats of white paint to cover a colour like that, but Valspar Trade Exterior Direct to Wood and Metal almost looks solid in one! This is quite spectacular really!

Valspar Trade Exterior Direct to Wood and Metal Review

There is one negative I need to point out: If you read the back of the tin, you are led to believe this paint will cover rust, which it probably does to a point. However, one thing it doesn’t do is block stains. This means the red oxide from rust bleeds through the paint finish. Not the end of the world, but definitely something to look out for.

Onemore  thing I will point out is that I don’t know about the longevity of this paint. I haven’t seen anything to suggest it won’t last for years, but I haven’t had time to test it yet.

The finish you achieve with Valspar Trade Exterior Direct to Wood and Metal is good. The sheen level is low for a paint labelled “gloss”, but that is to be expected with a fully water-based product.

All being said, this is a great product, and one I’ll start using regularly. It flows well, has great opacity, and looks good. What more can you ask for?

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Review Summary

Valspar Trade Exterior Direct to Wood and Metal Review - Decorator's forum UK

A water-based gloss that can be used to paint exterior woodwork and metal, such as doors, windows, soffits, and railings.

Product Brand: Valspar Trade

Editor's Rating:
4

Pros

  • Available in matt, satin, or eggshell.
  • Showerproof in 30 minutes.
  • Fantastic opacity.
  • Good finish.
  • Good adhesion.
  • Great flow.
  • Available in thousands of colours.

Cons

  • Doesn’t block rust and other stains.
  • I have no idea how long the finish will last.
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FAQs

 

Does Valspar paint need primer?

It depends on which product you’re using. Valspar Trade Direct to Rust and Metal doesn’t need a primer unless you’re painting bare wood. The trade emulsion products don’t need an undercoat unless you’re using a deep base.

 

Who is the parent company of Valspar paint?

The parent company of Valspar paint is Sherwin Williams, who are the biggest paint manufacturer is the world.

 

How many coats does Valspar paint need?

It’s normally two coats, providing you’re using Valspar Trade. Saying that, the emulsion can need a base coat and two topcoats, and the trim paints can sometimes need an extra coat.

 

How is Valspar paint rated?

Valspar make a wide range of paint for different budgets. The retail products are cheap, but not great quality. Valspar Trade is more expensive, but very good quality.

Updated Sep 30, 2024 | Posted Jun 11, 2023 | 1 comment

About the Author

About the Author

Mike Gregory is a Professional Painter and Decorator who works in the Northwest of England. He mainly sub-contracts for large decorating firms and works on a wide variety of projects.

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1 Comment

  1. B Ryan

    What is the costing of 5 Litres of white Matt emulsion.

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