Dulux Wash&Wear 101 Barrier Technology creates a hard wearing acrylic finish that allows you to wipe away most common marks, scuffs and stains with a wet cloth. With Wash&Wear your walls will look freshly painted for years.
Dulux Wash&Wear 101 Barrier Technology creates a hard wearing acrylic finish that allows you to wipe away most common marks, scuffs and stains with a wet cloth. With Wash&Wear your walls will look freshly painted for years.
Dulux Wash&Wear 101 Barrier Technology creates a hard wearing acrylic finish that allows you to wipe away most common marks, scuffs and stains with a wet cloth. With Wash&Wear your walls will look freshly painted for years.
Dulux Wash&Wear 101 Barrier Technology creates a hard wearing acrylic finish that allows you to wipe away most common marks, scuffs and stains with a wet cloth. With Wash&Wear your walls will look freshly painted for years.
Last updated at 09/15/2025 10:19:14
originally posted on bunnings.com.au
Great colour formulas but an awful consistency to apply on a smooth wall.The dark red pigments were thin which wasn’t that unusual (though no tinted undercoat was recommended), but the main disappointment was the consistent streaking that was left all over the wall!This was evidently not an application issue - we painted two adjacent walls at home simultaneously, same conditions, prep, tools and method of application. The other wall was coated in a similar colour of Taubmans Easy Coat and had a consistent smooth finish after two coats. The Dulux Low Sheen Wash & Wear instead looks like a gradient of vertical blinds where each paint roll seemed to skin on the wall immediately, making the paint impossible to blend out as you move across the surface.Having never ... MoreGreat colour formulas but an awful consistency to apply on a smooth wall.The dark red pigments were thin which wasn’t that unusual (though no tinted undercoat was recommended), but the main disappointment was the consistent streaking that was left all over the wall!This was evidently not an application issue - we painted two adjacent walls at home simultaneously, same conditions, prep, tools and method of application. The other wall was coated in a similar colour of Taubmans Easy Coat and had a consistent smooth finish after two coats. The Dulux Low Sheen Wash & Wear instead looks like a gradient of vertical blinds where each paint roll seemed to skin on the wall immediately, making the paint impossible to blend out as you move across the surface.Having never encountered this issue before and erring on user error, we purchased another tin and new roller to do a third coat to smooth out the streaks but got the *exact* same result. The finish does look great from a front-on view but at any extreme angle (unfortunately this was in a hallway) the roller application is immediately evident and the “low sheen” reflects more light than desired. This was not evident in a preliminary swatch.This paint might be better on a more textured wall that can diffuse the roller mark reflections, but sadly for me it was a decent day of work for a very average result. This seems to be a common experience for this specific paint if you take a look at other online review sites- unfortunately, I didn’t do that first!!
originally posted on bunnings.com.au
This is really freshening up my walls, looks clean and goes well with the ceiling paint, which was a Dulux ceiling premium acrylic paint in White 61584179. It's not streaky and don't need to keep a wet edge. Is easy to apply and dries quick with no strong smell. Aesthetically the walls are an off white/cream colour and ceilings look bright white. I was looking at the lexicon quarter but decided not to use it as it would have been brighter like the ceiling. Apparently Lexicon is blueish white unlike lexicon quarter. All Dulux. Also 4 Litre tin easier to carry and empty though 15 Litres would be more economical. Can wash off any droplets on floor with a wet cloth as you go. All rollers and brushes wash in water. I used 4 Litres to do my small lounge room, two coats ... MoreThis is really freshening up my walls, looks clean and goes well with the ceiling paint, which was a Dulux ceiling premium acrylic paint in White 61584179. It's not streaky and don't need to keep a wet edge. Is easy to apply and dries quick with no strong smell. Aesthetically the walls are an off white/cream colour and ceilings look bright white. I was looking at the lexicon quarter but decided not to use it as it would have been brighter like the ceiling. Apparently Lexicon is blueish white unlike lexicon quarter. All Dulux. Also 4 Litre tin easier to carry and empty though 15 Litres would be more economical. Can wash off any droplets on floor with a wet cloth as you go. All rollers and brushes wash in water. I used 4 Litres to do my small lounge room, two coats plus skirting boards.
originally posted on bunnings.co.nz
Streaky and thin and an absolute nightmare to work with. I should have read the reviews first. I chose the shade Hurunui, which according to the colour card needed an ultra deep base, but in the computer system said ultra bright - so the staff member went with the ultra bright. Not sure if this made a difference but I think it’s worth mentioning.This was for a feature wall in my lounge - all the other walls were painted with Wattyl I.D Advanced, which was extremely easy to work with and opaque with one coat. Will need at least 3 or 4 coats of this one to get a smooth looking finish…fingers crossed.Used with both roller and brush and both finishes left a lot to be desired.
| Dimensions | 11 Ă— 11 Ă— 13 cm |
Great colour formulas but an awful consistency to apply on a smooth wall.The dark red pigments were thin which wasn’t that unusual (though no tinted undercoat was recommended), but the main disappointment was the consistent streaking that was left all over the wall!This was evidently not an application issue - we painted two adjacent walls at home simultaneously, same conditions, prep, tools and method of application. The other wall was coated in a similar colour of Taubmans Easy Coat and had a consistent smooth finish after two coats. The Dulux Low Sheen Wash & Wear instead looks like a gradient of vertical blinds where each paint roll seemed to skin on the wall immediately, making the paint impossible to blend out as you move across the surface.Having never ... MoreGreat colour formulas but an awful consistency to apply on a smooth wall.The dark red pigments were thin which wasn’t that unusual (though no tinted undercoat was recommended), but the main disappointment was the consistent streaking that was left all over the wall!This was evidently not an application issue - we painted two adjacent walls at home simultaneously, same conditions, prep, tools and method of application. The other wall was coated in a similar colour of Taubmans Easy Coat and had a consistent smooth finish after two coats. The Dulux Low Sheen Wash & Wear instead looks like a gradient of vertical blinds where each paint roll seemed to skin on the wall immediately, making the paint impossible to blend out as you move across the surface.Having never encountered this issue before and erring on user error, we purchased another tin and new roller to do a third coat to smooth out the streaks but got the *exact* same result. The finish does look great from a front-on view but at any extreme angle (unfortunately this was in a hallway) the roller application is immediately evident and the “low sheen” reflects more light than desired. This was not evident in a preliminary swatch.This paint might be better on a more textured wall that can diffuse the roller mark reflections, but sadly for me it was a decent day of work for a very average result. This seems to be a common experience for this specific paint if you take a look at other online review sites- unfortunately, I didn’t do that first!!
This is really freshening up my walls, looks clean and goes well with the ceiling paint, which was a Dulux ceiling premium acrylic paint in White 61584179. It's not streaky and don't need to keep a wet edge. Is easy to apply and dries quick with no strong smell. Aesthetically the walls are an off white/cream colour and ceilings look bright white. I was looking at the lexicon quarter but decided not to use it as it would have been brighter like the ceiling. Apparently Lexicon is blueish white unlike lexicon quarter. All Dulux. Also 4 Litre tin easier to carry and empty though 15 Litres would be more economical. Can wash off any droplets on floor with a wet cloth as you go. All rollers and brushes wash in water. I used 4 Litres to do my small lounge room, two coats ... MoreThis is really freshening up my walls, looks clean and goes well with the ceiling paint, which was a Dulux ceiling premium acrylic paint in White 61584179. It's not streaky and don't need to keep a wet edge. Is easy to apply and dries quick with no strong smell. Aesthetically the walls are an off white/cream colour and ceilings look bright white. I was looking at the lexicon quarter but decided not to use it as it would have been brighter like the ceiling. Apparently Lexicon is blueish white unlike lexicon quarter. All Dulux. Also 4 Litre tin easier to carry and empty though 15 Litres would be more economical. Can wash off any droplets on floor with a wet cloth as you go. All rollers and brushes wash in water. I used 4 Litres to do my small lounge room, two coats plus skirting boards.
Streaky and thin and an absolute nightmare to work with. I should have read the reviews first. I chose the shade Hurunui, which according to the colour card needed an ultra deep base, but in the computer system said ultra bright - so the staff member went with the ultra bright. Not sure if this made a difference but I think it’s worth mentioning.This was for a feature wall in my lounge - all the other walls were painted with Wattyl I.D Advanced, which was extremely easy to work with and opaque with one coat. Will need at least 3 or 4 coats of this one to get a smooth looking finish…fingers crossed.Used with both roller and brush and both finishes left a lot to be desired.
Not bad finish but very hard to work with. Not recommended if you are new to painting. Dries extremely fast so you have to lay off fast to avoid streaks. Three coats needed with primer unlike two for oil based enamel. Sticks to masking tape extremely easily so tearing when removing tape is much more severe than usual. Make sure you razor cut the edges before removing. Personally I don't recommend using it for floor trims due to the amount of masking required, oil based enamel is much easier to work with. The finish is however quiet nice and glossy as long as you are patient.
I usually prefer oil based paints and believe they are superior and willing to live with their smells. However this one takes the cake as the stinkiest paint I ever used. It smells like diesel. Was so bad I had to abandon using it because I found it unbearable. Although this painted is for interior use be prepared to stay away for weeks until the smell goes away, but VOCs will still be mi Geri f there for months if not years.It is also a particularly difficult paint to paint with, as it drips incessantly and won’t give you time to correct with leaving brush marks. Horrible.
Painted a whole 4 bedroom home with Dulux Antique Whight bought from Bunnigs Capalaba. The colour is great, an eggshell colour and would recommend it for the base of a decorator pallet.That was the up side! The downside was the poor coverage. Yes, the correct rollers and brushes were use and the pale blue wall should have been easily covered with a maximum of 3 coats. This job took 4 and to be totally honest, a couple of walls should take has another coat to provide a solid colour finish. Would I use this paint again? Probably not! I would use the colour but would try another paint brand that does give a more solid coverage. 4 coats for the whole of a 4 bedroom house is a big job and requires a lot of paint and time.
Dulux used to make the best paint but now that they are owned by Nippon Paints their products have declined - dramatically.We purchased a can of Vivid White which was nice soft cream - certainly not Vivid White. We used it and actually liked the colour but a few months later we needed more so we purchased another. This one actually was white and naturally was totally different to the work we had done. What's more, what was left in the first can had decided to turn beige.We had the second can tinted to match the original (untinted) can but this batch was horrible. Awful to apply and wouldn't cover, even over undercoated surfaces.This is the last time I will ever purchase Dulux products and will now stick with Australian owned brands.
Had this on some walls for a few years now in Whisper White. Shifted a wardrobe and found the previous owner's paint. I needed three coats to overcome the old stuff, blue kept shining through. Not impressed with this rather expensive paint, going to switch to Taubmans when I fully redo the room.I see dulux are trying to address this with their "superhide" version which costs 20% more. Perhaps that only needs two coats and not three.
I was nearly in tears as to what paint to choose from all the negative reviews. I just wanted to repaint all the window & door frames & doors too without all the huge prep, sanding, primer, blah blah blah. All I did was just quickly wipe the frame with Sugar Soap. 1L costs $6 & makes 80L. WOW! Slapped it on with a (cheap) paintbrush & it covered up really well, and a very nice white too, looks sooooo clean. A little thin in opacity, yes, but it DOES WHAT IT SHOULD, thin makes it easy to apply- the oposite of oil paints where you can get RSI in 2 hrs!! I find people complain about anything & everything!! I know - I'm a teacher!! For the best part - its a 14 yr old house. Last owners must have painted water base over oil base as it was flaking off. With a simple quick ... MoreI was nearly in tears as to what paint to choose from all the negative reviews. I just wanted to repaint all the window & door frames & doors too without all the huge prep, sanding, primer, blah blah blah. All I did was just quickly wipe the frame with Sugar Soap. 1L costs $6 & makes 80L. WOW! Slapped it on with a (cheap) paintbrush & it covered up really well, and a very nice white too, looks sooooo clean. A little thin in opacity, yes, but it DOES WHAT IT SHOULD, thin makes it easy to apply- the oposite of oil paints where you can get RSI in 2 hrs!! I find people complain about anything & everything!! I know - I'm a teacher!! For the best part - its a 14 yr old house. Last owners must have painted water base over oil base as it was flaking off. With a simple quick scrape of all flake y bits, not that much, quick sugar soap wipe over & LOOKS GREAT. Buy with confidence. Cheers
The end result is that this very flat Matt paint looks great on the walls…BUT it took 4 solid coats to get a decent coverage. The first two and a half coats, even though carefully and consistently applied to Dulux primed walls, came out very patchy and uneven. The softened Matt finish combined with Dulux primer has evened out the imperfections in the wall and resulted a very smooth flawless look. There is no way that 1 litre of paint covers 16m as claimed.
| Dimensions | 11 Ă— 11 Ă— 13 cm |
