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La peinture CASTORAMA "GOOD HOME" | Test et avis

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Product Review

Product reviewed

Castorama “Good Home” interior paint (also branded/linked to Kingfisher; sold mainly at Castorama and Brico Dépôt).

Main features & performance (as tested in the video)

  • Very good brush behavior / no “tracing”: the painter says the paint doesn’t leave brush marks or streaks (“doesn’t trace at all”).
  • Coverage / opacity:
    • Tested on a wall roughly 4 m wide (with a section affected by furniture), about 2.5 m high.
    • Used un-tinted white base, then tinted; tinting makes opacity comparison harder.
    • Reported coverage matches the can’s claim: ads say ~25 m² per liter, and the tester feels he’s on target.
  • Application requirements:
    • Consistency described as ready-to-use.
    • Painter suggests a first coat might benefit from slight dilution for better glide (not required, but may help).
  • Low odor: described as “no smell”, with top marks for odor experience.
  • Coverage needed:
    • Applied two coats, then a third coat was needed for a repaired area.
    • Notes you may still end up using more coats depending on prep/repairs for full correctness.

Pricing & value (main downside)

  • Example store price: ~€30–32 per liter (tester mentions €32).
  • Comparison to DIY store cheap brands:
    • Criticizes very cheap options (e.g., mentions Leclerc), implying quality may be worse.
  • Comparison to professional/trades pricing:
    • Claims tradespeople may pay roughly €8–10 (or ~€11) per liter, due to volume purchasing and discounts.
  • Verdict on value:
    • Good performance, but price is high for typical DIY purchases (roughly €13/L is described as “expensive,” while his test buy was higher).

Comparisons with other paints

  • Compared against Dulux Valentine:
    • Says Dulux Valentine has a creamy consistency but is harder to spread, requiring more kneading/mixing.
    • Dulux Valentine coverage is described as around two stars (not exceptional).
  • Standout differentiator:
    • Claims it’s the first DIY superstore paint he tested that doesn’t “trace”.
  • Notes:
    • Mentions he’ll test other paints later (e.g., possibly Leroy Merlin brands), but those tests aren’t included here.

User experience / overall handling

  • Easier to apply cleanly (major positive).
  • Low odor improves comfort during application.
  • Tinting makes opacity harder to judge because the test wasn’t started from a fully standardized white base.

Unique points mentioned (distinct claims)

  1. Paint from Castorama (“Good Home”).
  2. Brand relationship: Kingfisher owns Castorama/Brico Dépôt.
  3. Sold mostly via Castorama and Brico Dépôt.
  4. Tester was surprised by quality given it’s a large DIY store brand.
  5. Paint does not “trace” / leaves no brush streaking.
  6. Ready-to-use, but first coat may be improved by slight dilution.
  7. No noticeable smell.
  8. Coverage matches the label (~25 m²/L) in his test.
  9. Requires at least two coats, with a third coat if repairs are involved.
  10. Tinted opacity is hard to compare because dye darkens the mixture.
  11. He tested on ~20–30 m² depending on how repairs are counted (based on his wall + coats).
  12. Price around €30–32/L in his store experience; DIY pricing is described as expensive.
  13. Contrasts with “tradesman” pricing around €8–10 (or ~€11)/L.
  14. Estimates painting an average small room could cost about ~€100 (based on his coverage math).
  15. Generally recommends avoiding the cheapest paints like those from Leclerc (quality likely poor / not worth the risk).
  16. Gives the paint his “professional/tradesman approval” for home projects if you can’t afford premium brands.

Pros / Cons (as expressed)

Pros

  • Excellent no-streak/trace application quality
  • Good coverage close to stated performance
  • Low/no odor
  • Works well for typical home repainting needs

Cons

  • High price for DIY buyers compared with pro pricing
  • Tinting makes opacity evaluation less “apples-to-apples” vs other paints

Overall verdict / recommendation

Recommended for DIY users who want reliable coverage and clean application—the tester is notably impressed because it doesn’t trace, and odor is minimal.

It’s not the cheapest option, so it’s best if you’re willing to pay more than the bargain paints for better results.

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