![]() I’d probably avoid Tikkurila Optiva 5 in white as the finish and opacity aren’t great, but in colours, this is a great product! The finish is just so rich and remarkably flat for a durable emulsion. It outperforms Dulux Diamond and Johnstone’s Endura, plus it’s a lot cheaper. Tikkurila Optiva 5 is probably one of the better durable matt emulsions on the British market right now. Easily one of the best emulsion products on the market This is the perfect emulsion for a hallway.ġ0/10 from me. Anyone can apply this paint and achieve an immaculate finish. You will never see any picture framing or roller marks, which is remarkable considering it has a certain amount of durability once fully cured. This is one of the flattest emulsion products on the market and one of the best!! Opacity, ease of use and depth of colour are all perfect. Even blemishes in plasterwork don’t show as much. You will never see roller marks or picture framing. The overall finish is to die for! There is very little sheen to the paint, making it perfect for light critical ceilings and walls.Īnti-Reflex is fairly durable too, so you can use it on a kitchen or bathroom ceiling. I’d avoid this one though.įrom a bad product, to a great one! Tikkurila Anti-Reflex 2 is available in white, magnolia and pastel colours, but I have only used white. Just to put that into context, you would expect a brand like Dulux to go in 2 coats on top of bare plaster, so Tikkurila is twice the amount of labour and materials! Apparently, they have improved their formula slightly, so I may owe Tikkurila an apology. The finish is good, opacity very poor! I’m talking 3 coats over walls which had already been coated in Optiva primer. I have only used it once so I’m not going to write an essay on it. Optiva Colour is is similar to a standard vinyl matt. I just find the Super White drags a little bit and roller marks can be visible on a big ceiling. If you’re using a brush and roller you will be better going for the Tikkurila Anti-Reflex in my opinion. ![]() The overall finish really is lovely and sharp, although you can’t touch it up at all so keep it away from building sites. When sprayed through an airless you’ll find this product amazing. However, unlike the Optiva Primer, you can use this product as a finish coat. The make-up of Tikkurila super white is similar to contract matt in that it contains very little in the way of polymer binder. It does what it needs to as well as can be expected. Optiva primer goes on lovely whether you’re using a brush and roller, or an airless sprayer. It is the perfect base for any emulsion product to go on over the top. The range of colour isn’t vast like some of the other brands, but they still have plenty of selection.Ī bit of a basic and boring product to start my Tikkurila Paint review with, but Optiva Primer is basically a contract matt designed to prime bare plaster. Or you can pick colour cards up online or in store. If you deal directly with Tikkurila they can often match colours from other brands. ![]() I’m sorry I can’t go through the whole range, but I will be completely honest about each paint product. By and large I’m impressed, so I thought I’d write a quick Tikkurila paint review based on the products I am most familiar with. ![]() We also have a comparison list as well as this paint review which you will find very useful if you’re new to the brand.Īs a professional decorator I have been using Tikkurila products for some time now. All the products have funny names, most are top quality, some are remarkable value for money, and a few are a little bit dodgy. In that time, they have really stamped their mark in the decorating world, particularly amongst sprayers. Tikkurila is a Finnish paint brand which has been available in the UK for the last 18 years or so. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |