Spring Flat Plastic Questions & Answers

Penetrol is basicly a thinners that allows better penertration of paint into a surface. I would have presumed your issue is with the coverage already being quite thin so adding more oil will just make it more of a white wash vs a paint..

I haven't used the paint as yet. I wanted to know if the addition of Penetrol to this supposedly poor quality paint would improve it's durability, thus saving me a long trip back to the store to exchange it for something better!

Yes you can use it but be prepared to use 3-4 coats ,it's cheap paint for a reason, I use the spring undercoat/ sealer which works OK as I'll be putting 2 coats of haymes low sheen on top.

yes,you you need a bathroom ceiling white,as normal ceiling white isnt moisture proof,and steam will cause it to crack and flake

I just bought a 15ltr tub of flat white ceiling and wall paint and cost $64.90

I would suggest using a "Name" brand paint specified suitable for exterior/ outdoor use.

No. It's not really suitable. Being flat ,it will look dirty quickly and will be very hard to clean. Go at least with a low sheen.

You haven’t answered my question does this product come in exterior paint

Wow go ask at Bunnings!!!

They have a oil paint you can use that outside

Spring is made by Dulux for Bunnings (just as British Paints is also made by Dulux) and had its price reduced to make life hard for Masters. I have had other painters tell me all sorts of things about Spring but when asked if they have tried it, the answer is usually ‘no, but this guy I know said.....’ So I tried it and used the enamel to spray paint my own kitchen cabinets. Guess how many comments I got on the beautiful finish and which paint I used. I just answer them with, ‘you would faint if I told you how much this specialty paint costs and you can only buy it from one supplier’ All I can suggest is for such a cheap price try it at least for the first coat. If you don’t like it use another brand for the final coat. It’s already saved you money using it as an intermediate coat. Please don’t forget shortcuts have no place in finishing. If the product says prime/undercoat and 2 coats of paint, do what it says. Listen to the manufactures advice, not ‘this guy I know’ Remember Australian standards for paint is a 3 coat system.

In my opinion it would come down to the quality and types of binders, pigments, additives and Biocides used. So due to its price range, I would suspect not a long lasting product and also an unhealthy choice

Spring is made by Dulux as stated above. It comes from their “trade” range as to what I’ve been able to gather from online and in store. It’s a decent quality for the price, application is fairly easy if your using a good quality roller and brush (best to use a heavier nap roller in springs case) or a spray gun.

With the right preparation this paint will last years.

It’s not got the fancy additives that dulux’s higher brands do (mould resistance, microban) Wash ability is low.

On the bright side!

It’s cheap, effective and you can buy products such as paint booster, flow control, and some paint additives that aid in bringing this paint up to the same or relatively same quality as dulux’s “superior” brands.

I use spring paint but put 100ml bondcrete into 6 lt tin. Leaves walls washable and goes on beautifully. Walls have a gloss feel.

I have used it to paint doors and have had no problems. I expect it to last as long as any other gloss paint.

Depends on the situation. Outdoors lasts less than indoors. In the sun lasts less than in the shade, exposed to moisture last less than dry. Key point is, repaint before the paint turns chalky or blisters and peels. Rule of thumb is repaint every 5 to 7 years but keep in mind those points made above.

In my opinion it would come down to the quality and types of binders, pigments, additives and Biocides used. So due to its price range, I would suspect not a long lasting product and also an unhealthy choice.

Use a sealer undercoat on bare gyprock

Do not paint cieling flat onto gyprock ever

If Bunnings had told me it would only last a year and then start peeling, I would never of purchased the product. One would hope that Bunnings would not sell products that don't last 12 months. This paint is very thin and may require multiple coats (4 in my case) with makes the coverage less than the more expense brands making it not as cheap as you may think. It also is not anywhere as good as a 'wash and wear' paint and in the hallway you really require a paint that can be wiped easily with a damp cloth when it gets marked. I used this paint on a very long hallway and if I could go back in time I would rethink my decision, I would. I used British Paints 'Wash and Wear' on the rest of the house and am happy with the coverage (only 2 coats required) and the price.

Thank you Jackee. I found it okay just worried what bunnings said. I guess I'll find out.

2 1/2 years later no peeling, no probs! Happy with the result!

Thank you shootingstar. That's comforting to know. I just went for it since I started with it already.

I did my whole house 10 years ago, no peeling. Great paint.

Thank you Wendy J. I went ahead with it. That's comforting to know.

I'm a professional painter and decorator, I have used Spring ceiling white on countless houses and commercial ceilings, it definately has a place in the market, it provides the flattest sheen level of any paint I've used, which is great if the ceilings have dips and hollows as it has excellent hiding abilities, the low sheen is not nearly as good, but also has its uses. I don't know why Bunnings employees wrongly advise the public about this product, I imagine lack of knowledge/ignorance and the fact that they are most likely instructed to sell the more expensive products as these have greater profit margins, as with even the most expensive products out there, if the substrate and or the preparation is inadequate the product will fail, Spring ceiling white may be inexpensive but it is in no way a cheap and nasty product, Bunnings stop misleading people!!

My whole house still looks great painted in 2016 coming up to 5 years. No peeling, hasn’t discoloured at all. Very happy would buy this paint again if I had to paint another house.

I have no idea Rusty.

Dulux makes the Spring paint brand.

Dulux make it

I would get exterior paint for outside.

Not sure. Sorry

Sorry I can't help you with this one. Be prepared to do 3 to 4 coats or buy a better quality paint.

Most interior paints for non commercial use have a “volume solids” rating that is sufficiently low enough to apply by atomisation. ( volume solids is the amount of filler that beefs up the paint, for ease of coverage and to minimise application time). You do not need to thin out.

You’ll have no problem with non commercial paints - only industrial protective coatings designed for steel are high in volume solids, and require a industrial paint sprayer- and experienced applicators do not use solvent to thin out these coatings.

I used it in sprayer as undercoat & sprayed with gloss over top without using a thinner.

People saying you need 3-4 coats is bullsh#t, I painted my whole house using spring & only needed two coats.

Most acrylic paints need to be thinned 5-10% for spraying. Read your sprayer instruction manual; some will allow you to spray acrylic unthinned.

Two hours, but as with all acrylic paints, to completely cure and harden it takes about a month

i dont think Spring have one but i would say pick a colour on one one of the bunnings colour charts and i would say thy can maker it But the staff may try and get you to buy a more expensive more profit in them one just stand your ground and get the spring. And get the tint you want from the color chars in Bunnings and I say give spring paint a go I do have to say I was rather impressed with the paint so at a low price i think give it a go and see what you think that’s all you can do really but when applying it take it slow and recharge your roller about every SQ meter I think

Bunnings can mix the colours from any of their 'big name' colour charts provided that the colour chosen uses white paint (as opposed to a colour base).

Hello Blair,no,spring plastic is an interior paint that is mainly used on ceilings being a non washable paint.you need a galvanised prima followed by 2 coats of an exterior acrylic either a gloss or low-sheen.cheers.

this paint is fantastic, only need 2 coats to cover even the darkest of colour and its washable, however, not sure how you will go mixing a black tin of paint with it especially if its a different brand. best thing to do is to ask the staff at Bunnings

Agree with Teresa, have had no problems using this budget paint. You can have it tinted a Bunnings but only as far as a white base can be tinted but they of course do not guarantee the colour will be the same as the colour chart but often close enough is good enough.

Can the spring plastic be used as a primer?

what exactly do you want to touch up, not really sure what you mean. Please give me more details