Best Paints & Varnishes

Excellent product and highly recommended. I am not really a DYI person and the results speak for themselves. We had a patchy deck previously… Read more

stained wth numerous coats of Ultragrain (refer pics). We hadn't maintained the boards for probably 6-7 years, so they varied on remaining stain / finish quality. And this kit stripped everything back to bare wood to let us start fresh ... perfect. (And no sanding for days getting rid of the paint.) Follow the instructions ... wet the boards, apply the stripper, wait and keep the boards wet ... and 1 hour later, simply blast off with a pressure washer. It is that simple. Step 2 - apply the rejuvenator, keep it wet for 20 minutes, and wash off. Even more simple. Helpful Comments: Wear protective gear including a face mask / respirator. This stuff is good and strong. We sprayed it onto the boards and the fumes are potent ... so a mask is recommended. The pressure washer does make a mess as water goes everywhere ... so choose a hot day and the water can keep you cool .... :). With a residential pressure washer, this cleaning part takes a little bit of time - but minimal effort ... so just do it at your own pace. You may get some little bits of paint left on the boards - this is probably the result of the pressure washer missing the spots ... just reapply the stripper and blast these spots a second time. This could be 1% of the job ... 99% of our boards were clean and ready after 1 application. Overall - this is the kit to get if you want to strip boards back with a minimum of fuss and effort. Would highly recommend the products and the team at Viccon. Thankyou for a great product that actually does what it says it does.

I have included some pics showing before and after application of the stripper (and some close ups of the boards) to give an idea as to what happens.

Writing this review out of frustration as its Monday 29/12/25 and I get a promo on Facebook about Haymes 15% discount boxing offer. I called the Port… Read more

Melb depo to confirm if pickup ok there. I advised them the online offer and I get told their manager not available today and unsure if the online order will reach them today as they had another customer unable to pickup. So I asked if I can pay atvthe counter and was told they cant help me as they have no authority to process. So much for supporting an Australian product due to inefficiencies of systems and processes as a result of untrained staff. Get your act together management .. business went elsewhere

Good but long drying time – Good product. Looks great over several coats of existing oils. Easy to apply. Only downside is that it takes ages to dry as it remains quite tacky… Read more

for several days. Spoke to Bunnings about it and they didn't seem to believe me, saying it was good to re-coat in 3hrs (as per advice on can). But recoat ready and dry are not the same thing. Other than that, its better than Cabbots and Intergrain as it lasts much longer and you only need one coat. I only coat my deck once a year and I live in a very hot and sunny place (Mildura).

Best paint – I have painted cars, trucks, trailers, bikes and random items with killrust. It takes a while to dry but the results are amazing. Cars I painted 10… Read more

years ago still shine. I love that I don't need to undercoat / prime unless it's bear metal. This stuff sticks to everything and anything for years.

Work done properly and perfectly. They manage to do the job fast yet secure. The last contractor did it so messy so we need to find someone to do the job! Show details

I have just finished 150sqM deck which was in bad condition in places due to full sun exposure. I cleaned it first then 2 coats. Cleaning was… Read more

hardest. I am very happy with the result after 2 weeks. The monarch Deck pad applicator made the job easy. Even cutting in. In future I will give it a clean after 6 months and maybe another coat. Saved a heap by doing it all myself and kept it simple.

Had the floors done a few weeks ago, brand new floors, sanded and coated. After third coat, floor still looks patchy, inconsistency in shine. Some… Read more

areas look like they have not seen much coating, others look quite good. Scratches easy I find. Even the vacuum cleaner (on wheels) resulted in some scratches, which is not what I expected. Not really happy with it to be honest, had expected better from such expensive brand.

I have used it for years with no problems at all. I only redo the fence every few years as it becomes weathered. I have to buy the Heritage Green… Read more

now as the Pine Green is no longer available at Bunnings. I used 10 L for my entire fence back fence and two side fences - with one coat. I don't understand the negative Reviews other than the instructions are not followed!

Used this on a new spotted gum deck as recommended the deck builder. After 4 months and 3 applications to the letter deck was badly cupping and… Read more

cracking. Black mold starting to grow under coating. Cost me $1000 and days work to chemicaly strip it and prepare for cutek oil. So much better. If your deck is outside do not use this product.

Excellent value – Spring paint is made by Taubmans.127 year Australian made product. A little thinner,possibly cheaper pigments and binders, but it covers well and looks great. Sprayed two coats,looks professional.

The best waterbased enamel on the market. The best brand on the market full stop. Taubmans 2nd. An absolute pleasure to use. If you cannot manage a… Read more

great result with this paint then it's something you're doing wrong, believe it. This paint is very forgiving and rewarding to novices like me if you take the time to prep/sand/clean the undercoat surface properly. My only regret was not using a sprayer because if it came up this good with a roller and brush then I can only imagine a spray finish. The result was excellent given my lack of skill. Excellent flow and levelling. It doesn't dry too quickly. Unbelievable coverage, barely used any paint. 2nd coat covered the grey undercoat, colour achieved without a 3rd coat.

The staff at Sunshine store - David - is a legend. Looked after me no problems.

Btw productreview - Haymes Ultratrim Acrylic Enamel in High Gloss has not been discontinued.

Back to the 60's, waxing lyrical – Having thrown out the old floor polisher in 1980 I now find that I could use it . Just applied a coat of Feast and Watson floor polish to a 2 part… Read more

water based seal over a concrete acid etched floor that was showing its age after 12 years of furniture scratches etc. . BRILLIANT. One coat made it come up a treat. One hour drying / recoat time is accurate. Extra coats where chairs had worn deeper.. Tip to use a mop was great advice. I used the rectangular squeezy type. Wrapped head in glad wrap between coats. Excellent value for coverage.

Thoroughly researched this product alongside others and prepared the new deck with deckclean after 3 months of new merbau left to season and followed… Read more

instructions completely with 2 coats. Looks good for the first few months but now it's completely faded in sections after only about 5 months.Never again as can says lasts for years .I tried 3 times to upload a short video but it won't work on product review.

Chose this product in satin to rejuvenate tired kitchen benchtops. Followed directions - applying with a short nap roller, and brush for the trims.… Read more

Concerned after first coat when parts of the job looked milky rather than clear. Upon contacting Vinnie (online project support) I was advised to use a hair dryer on it (residual moisture). Anyway, worked a treat. Much improved benchtops after third coat applied. Really like the fact that there is minimal odour associated with it. 1 Litre more than covered it (probably 200 ml left).

After a long search I went ahead with Feast watson traditional timber natural look for my new merbau deck in Melbourne. Unfortunately I did not see… Read more

many reviews on this product.

Also not sure why bunnings lists durability of this product as low. Despite I went ahead to buy this one as per a few reviews on this at product review site. I let it weather for around 3 weeks (had a plentiful days with rain and a few sunny days, also used hose occasionally on deck). Then applied Intergrain Timber cleaner to prep it for oiling. My first coat was done at around 5pm when the weather was around 25 degrees. The next coat was done on next day 10am when the weather was 28 degrees. While I loved the original merbau deck colour, I don't mind the darkened coffee/honey like colour after applying oil. May it will grow on me.

While the application was smooth, I did a mistake to not wipe off the excess oil after an hour or so. I thought I should let it dry off. Now I can see the excess oil at places on the planks. Not sure if I should let it weather and revisit next year. Open to any suggestions on how to smooth it off.

Attaching the photos of pre application -> 1st coat -> second coat-> the last photo has the places where excess oil was not wiped off.

4L was more than enough for my 16m2 deck. With 2 coats I think I have some left for 1 coat which I will ise it after a year.

My recommendation is to wipe of excess oil (the places where you see oil is not dried after 1 hour of application of the second coat)

I will write a follow up review after a few months of Melbourne summer in 2026.

Easy to use, put on Pine deck with the Cabot's brush broom, that was perfect for doing two boards at a time. I would.prefer not so much orangey… Read more

colour in the tint, but otherwise good product. Did not get tacky at all like some people say. Because I applied it in Winter, I decided to let the first coat dry overnight, worked well.

I used Taubmans for first coat over undercoat. I used Aquanamel for second coat. I brushed and rolled doors. Taubmans had better coverage. Show details

Best interior paint - Ever – I started using this paint 30 years ago and it is superior to absolutely anything else bar none. For some reason Taubmans thinks it needs to reinvent… Read more

the wheel with other products but this is their best product ever. The feel and finish is superb. You won't find it in Bunnings. In fact for years I thought Taubmans stopped making it or rebranded it as Endure. Find it a Taubmans trade centre only.

Natures oil looks great – I just recoated my Merbau deck and flyover poles after 7 months. A quick clean with deck cleaner and a couple of thin maintenance coats with… Read more

lambswool and any of the areas that started to look dry are once again like brand new, except maybe better than new as the colours are more vibrant. Natures oil is working well for me.

An extremely poor product. I purchased Tradex Pro Flat Ceiling White for a new ceiling and used Tradex Ultraprep as the base, which I found to be… Read more

good. I’ve also previously used Taubmans Tradex Flat Ceiling, which is a significantly better product than the Trade Pro Ceiling. I dont have a problem with Tradex Ultraprep or Tradex Ceiling. The problem is specifically the frustration dealing with Taubmans due to the poor quality of the Tradex Pro which is a different cheaper ceiling paint.

Like many other reviews—including those on Bunnings—I experienced the same issue: the paint is very thin, almost like milk, and even after two coats there was still noticeable transparency.

I contacted Taubmans and provided photos and detailed information in good faith, hoping they would take the feedback seriously and perhaps send a representative to inspect the issue. Instead, I was given the runaround. After requesting additional information—which I supplied—I was ultimately told they couldn’t assist and that I should contact Bunnings.

Bunnings, to their credit, were excellent to deal with. What I find frustrating is that Taubmans often replies to complaints or poor reviews saying, “Please contact us so we can find a resolution.” In my experience, there was no genuine attempt to resolve anything, and the communication was frustrating throughout.

Based on my experience, I would strongly advise staying away from Taubmans Trade Pro Ceiling.

I used Solargard to spraypaint my shed using a Wagner 250M spraygun. I bought 15L of Solargard Monument colour from the local Bunnings. I mixed it… Read more

with a large commercial mixer attached to a power drill and noticed large amounts of skin on the mixer when I raised it - so I extended the mixing time for a few minutes hoping it was just settled pain in the bottom of the large drum. I then removed the "skin" when I removed the mixer. When i then started the spraygun its nozzle blocked evry 20-30secs - fortunately the Wagner has a quick clear mechanism. There is also a pickup screen, and a fine filter in the gun so the paint must have lots of very small "skin" particles. I persisted and actually bought a second drum which also had the same issue. Wattyl Solargard said its rare (of course) but would not offer any partial refund or credit (total cost for paint was $540). Quality is obviously poor - I've never struck skin in the bottom of new paint before.

I'll never use Solargard again - its back to the Dulux brands.

Avoid the problem.

I used this product recently on an extremely old weathered deck. It came up looking amazing. The deck was pressure washed, let dry, then used the… Read more

product following the instructions and ensuring excess was removed. Took about 24 hours to dry in 22 degree day temp. It repels water really well. I'm surprised at the negative reviews, as I've used most products on the market from cheap to expensive. Both water and oil based (all either toxic to humans, environment & animals) and this product Is definitely one of the better products. It's been a couple of months, still repels water and looks great. A small amount goes along way, I'm happy to reapply in 6 months if needed. It's just like giving your deck a mop, not a long process. First photo is before and last two photos are 2 days after applying. I'll touch base in 6 months with longevity feedback. If your looking for something non toxic and environmentally responsible, this is it

I have used other brands such as Resene, Haynes, British paints and they are all much better than this Taubmans low sheen endure garbage. It shows… Read more

all roller marks unlike other brands I have used. Sorry Taubmans until you improve your product I am going back to Haynes.

Excellent product – Bought this teak outdoor dining set from Facebook Marketplace for a good price however it was in need of some loving care. I went to work sanding it… Read more

back completely before painting 3 coats of Feast and Watson Outdoor Furniture Oil onto it, it goes on very easily ... I actually enjoyed the process and I think you'll agree the table has come up beautifully. Thanks Feast and Watson.

Heartbreaking – I am beyond upset. How dare this product be sold. The benches and everything looked beautiful until I put the protective coat on it. Show details

Brilliant! – I'm a trade qualified serious DIY'er and used this for a gate and privacy screens which are fulltime in the sun. All were merbau hard wood with a… Read more

previous coat of Cabots Timbercolour. Cleaned, sanded, wiped down then applied two coats of Solashield low sheen in Colorbond Ironstone.

Runs off the roller and brush so easily, settles really well, finishes beautifully, and the depth of colour with low sheen offers a super crisp and high quality finish. Dry time was as stated on the 10L bucket, I recoated after 2hrs as per instructions.

I can also get nearly double the painting time before I have to refresh the roller or brush compared to more viscous products like Duraguard. Resene Lumbersider (although more $$) is the only contender I'd put in the same ball park for ease of application, finish, colour depth etc.

Goodbye (in the order of quality) Resene Lumbersider, Solver Duraguard, Wattle Solagard, Taubmans Sunproof, Dulux Weathershield, and Cabots Timbercolour.

Haymes Solashield is the real deal and I'm actually embarrassed I didn't try this brand earlier than I have.

The spay can version is terrible, it doesn't give a fine, even spray. Instead it spits and gives drops on the surface. I've had to sand it back once already and after the second spaying there are drops again. Very poor product. Show details

It's like trying to apply chewing gum. I tried three different rollers, foam microfibre and nylon for epoxy. They all pulled air bubbles into the… Read more

paint. The only way to get it to look half decent was to keep going back over and over with the lightest pressure to knock the bubbles out but because it doesn't flow like normal enamels it was a stippled finish very uneven. Takes forever to dry and still smells a week later. If you don't give it more than 24 hours between recoat the new paint eats into the old paint and makes it even thicker and harder to roll. The paint seems to thicken in the roller tray as you go and the roller is useless after about an hour. Save your sanity and stay away from this product unless you are going to apply it by brush or spray.

Hey, good news, I'm back again and I've just finished my latest little project with this great product. I think that each time I buy this varnish the… Read more

formula gets a little better. This time it seemed very forgiving, considering the many angles and panels involved, allowing adequate time to feather in each area before tacking. Three + day job but half of that was stripping, sanding and masking, four coats including prep coat, six hour recoat time. Used one full litre tin. Follow the instructions and apply thin coats if you want a good result. Unfortunately this time I didn't take any before photos which would show how much the depth and colour of the wood has changed with this varnish. It seems to penetrate the wood and fire up all the colour and grain. For me still the best value, best performing varnish that I have used. Good luck all and greetings from tropical Cairns.

Against my better judgment, I was advised to purchase the Taubmans 3 in 1 as the store did not stock Zinssa ( what I wanted to purchase). Worst… Read more

decision I ever made! Painted over 1980’s pine paneling and after applying primer and then 2 coats of paint the tannins and original gloss bled through causing severe yellowing of the top coat. Started the process again applying a second coat of primer and then another 2 coats of paint, you could still see the yellowing coming through (6 coats in total)!! Not recommended to use as primer on wood!!