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with paint you get what you pay for
Yes and no.
F&B have nice colours and a particular type of finish, but is that worth the money? Idk. It is if that's what you must have.
Cheap paint is generally shit and isn't worth it. We've never used "expensive" paint, but have used more expensive mid-tier ones like the Dulux kitchen stuff and Layland Trade which both went on with fewer coats. For colours we've always gone for Valspar from B&Q out of geographical convenience, and it's been good - the darker, more solid colours go on differently to the lighter ones idk why.
My folks had a very pro paint job and for the hall/staircases/etc. had F&B matched to the Dulux hard wearing stuff. Got to be closing on 15yrs since their refurb and it still looks great. Admittedly it's no longer a high traffic family home and like I said was applied by quality pros but still I think that says something vs our shitshow of a hall 5yrs in.
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Is there a decorating thread?
Just wondering if with paint you get what you pay for, or if you're just paying a fancy marketing budget (crown colour matching a farrow and ball colour vs buying an actual farrow and ball tin).
Same on rollers etc - any brands to look out for?
Cheers :)