Wall emulsion problem!!

2 months ago

Happy New Year!! I've recently painted my walls with a Johnstones matt emulsion - Ivy Sky. I love the colour and it went on quite well but it is showing every mark. I'm dreading taking down the decs as even brushing against the wall to open and close the blinds causes marks.
It looks like I'll have to repaint. Can you suggest other paints which don't have this problem please? I don't mind if it's not an exact colour match but I'll keep it on the dark side and would prefer as few coats as possible. Thanks for any help or advice.

Sort by:Oldest

Comments (9)

Sonia
2 months ago
How annoying for you, but I feel your pain. I painted my bathroom Denim Drift by Dulux in the bathroom version and it’s showing up lots of scuff marks and chips. However, my hall, stairs and landing is painted Farrow & Balls modern paint in Pigeon but that is doing really well, no scuff marks whatsoever. I think scuff marks do show up more on dark colours, do you think?
Jules Mc
Original Author
2 months ago
Thanks for that Sonia. I know it was a pre-Christmas rush to get it done so really frustrated now as i was exhausted!

Yes I think you're right, the dark colours probably do show more marks so I'd love to get recommendations of a dark paint that is less temperamental before I start again.
Related Discussions
Redesigning kitchen
Q
Comments (5)
Why don't you have an L shape and use the area under the window also for your sink and a couple of extra units? you could add shelves on either side of the window? Not sure why your fridge has to go at that end? might be best at the other end? As Sarah, suggests, get full height cupboards, and put the microwave in one of those, so that you're not losing so much space. Extra storage is probably more useful than having the microwave on display? It can easily be put on a shelf within a cupboard. (Our isn't even in our kitchen, but then we only use it once a week or so... so really depends) I'd also suggest drawers to the bottom of your units instead of cupboards.
...See More
Advice for interior walls, poor condition
Q
Comments (1)
Cork is just coming back into fashion. So much so, that architects are letting it shine on walls in its own right, uncovered. Yes, the 1970s are back!
...See More
Narrow living space
Q
Comments (1)
can that wall be remover between kitchen and table? if so could you put a narrow island in kitchen with a table/counter running off of it into current dining area. this would be alot narrower and allow for more storage unser the window plus open up ypur living space more. also furniture is very dark for a small space and table and chairs seem very big. could you paint ceiling white and light fixture a brighter colour.. all these things should make it seem bigger. the picture i have attached would be quitw narrow and just an idea i saw on houzz.
...See More
Help needed with slanted wall in bedroom!
Q
Comments (0)
Hello, The masterbedroom in our new build will have a slanted wall (dont ask why...our architects notions!) I need your help to design the inside around this ‘problem’ and turn it into something nice. The only place the bed will fit comfortably is against this slanted wall. See below 'bedroom drawing' . We are considering a stub wall to make it even/straight again. Has anyone any ideas /pictures on how this could look? See the second picture ‘bedroom wall proposal’ which is something we sketched that might explain it better. Thanks very much. bedroom drawing see the slanted wall at the bottom of the picture. Ignore the steped walls -that is just our proposal. bedroom wall proposal - how it would look with a stub wall
...See More
Ives
2 months ago
I find dulux bathroom paint a nightmare for scuffs. I have used denim drift normal matt emulsion and it was totally fine, so think it is the kitchen/bathroom versions that are a problem.

I can't fault F&B modern emulsion though, very durable and wonderful to apply. Don't bother with the Estate Emulsion, it scuffs so badly!
Daisy England
2 months ago
last modified: 2 months ago
I’m a lover of Johnstones paint. Swear by it so I’m surprised to hear you have had problems with it. My local branch is very helpful so l wonder if a quick conversation with staff there might offer some ideas?

My cloakroom is dark green. It’s Velspar and have to admit it hasn’t gone on as well as my lighter Johnstones paints. Wouldn’t normally have purchased from them but just happened to be there in B&Q. Wouldn’t buy it again.
Jonathan
2 months ago
I used to like Johnson’s but when I decorated two years ago I felt the quality wasn’t the same as in the past (also their colour matching wasn’t great either). I would probably find a colour from Little Green and paint over the room.
Sarah U-S
2 months ago
I definitely recommend that you go to the local paint centre and talk to them because they can give good advice. Johnstones (and other brands) have several “matt emulsions”, so a more durable formula is probably available. I painted our downstairs loo and a wall in our hallway years ago in an off-the shelf navy blue Dulux heritage shade. It looked fab for the first week until it was touched, and then I had the same issue as you. I went to the local dulux centre and they mixed up the same colour in a more robust “trade” formula. It solved the problem, and 7 years later it still looks great.
Jules Mc
Original Author
2 months ago
Thank you all for the advice and suggestions. Sounds like I definitely need something trade quality or harder wearing. I can take my time this time and do a patch test with some of your recommendations as I won't be in such a rush to choose and finish it. I'll post any successful updates !!
macbroom
2 months ago
If you use a scrubbable matt version of the paint, any marks can be wiped off without damage to the paint job - it’s very durable. You could get it colour matched in scrubbable matt.
Jules Mc
Original Author
2 months ago
Many thanks macbroom I'll make sure I get a scrubbable version of any paint I get.

More Discussions

Spray Foam Insulation

Open Plan advice

How can I make the exterior look more balance?

ral 7044 how does it sit with white walls?

Prefabricated House Extension in Ireland

Ireland

Tailor my experience with cookies

Houzz uses cookies and similar technologies to personalise my experience, serve me relevant content, and improve Houzz products and services. By clicking ‘Accept’ I agree to this, as further described in the Houzz Cookie Policy. I can reject non-essential cookies by clicking ‘Manage Preferences’.

Wall emulsion problem!!

Comments (9)

Sonia

Jules Mc
Original Author

Related Discussions

Ives

Daisy England

Jonathan

Sarah U-S

Jules Mc
Original Author

macbroom

Jules Mc
Original Author

COMPANY

EXPLORE HOUZZ

CONNECT WITH US

Wall emulsion problem!!

Comments (9)

Sonia

Jules McOriginal Author

Related Discussions

Ives

Daisy England

Jonathan

Sarah U-S

Jules McOriginal Author

macbroom

Jules McOriginal Author

COMPANY

EXPLORE HOUZZ

CONNECT WITH US

Jules Mc
Original Author

Jules Mc
Original Author

Jules Mc
Original Author