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Peintures GUITTET, tests et avis

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Peintures GUITTET (oil/microporous wood paint tested in the video) — a French paint brand (manufactured since 1864; described in the video as part of the PPG group).

The test focuses on:

  • Its matte-to-slightly-semi-velvety finish
  • Its microporous “wood” use
  • Performance under difficult conditions (including after water damage).

Main features mentioned

  • Microporous paint for wood (for indoors and outdoors), intended to handle difficult sites such as:
    • After water damage
    • Powdery substrates, to help seal the base
  • Very high coverage/yield claimed and reported as: 11–14 m²/L
  • Fast drying:
    • Dries to touch in ~8 hours
    • Recoatable in ~24 hours (reviewer advises waiting longer for safety; they recommend next-day timing)
  • High opacity:
    • Opacity/tracing rated 2 stars by the reviewer
    • Demonstrated covering grime on wooden beams after light sanding (reviewer avoided fully cleaning to test opacity)
  • Sheen / finish behavior:
    • Marketed as matte, but reviewer reports it becomes slightly semi-velvety depending on light
    • Specular shine measured around 10%, later dropping to ~5% after ~30 days
    • Meaning it may not be “pure mature matte” immediately
  • Solvent / oil-based characteristics:
    • Some drips (described as normal for solvent-based paint)
    • Requires thorough mixing; reviewer found it can become uneven in storage and needs stirring
    • Thinning and cleanup with white spirit

Pros (as stated)

  • Excellent opacity for an oil-based (glycerophthalic) paint:
    • Covers grime well
    • Performs well even with preparation mistakes (at least in the demo)
  • Excellent coverage/yield (11–14 m²/L) → expected economical real-world performance
  • Fast drying / workable recoat schedule for faster turnaround
  • Doesn’t streak with a roller
    • Reviewer notes streaking was mostly avoided; an extension pole use was the notable exception
  • Seals difficult wood substrates thanks to microporosity (noted after water damage and on powdery surfaces)

Cons (as stated)

  • Very strong smell
    • Reviewer: “Stinks badly” / extremely unpleasant → strong ventilation needed
  • Finish not truly matte
    • Slight semi-velvety look
    • Reviewer doubts appearance on large ceilings
  • Consistency / handling
    • Drips somewhat, may be more fussy to apply cleanly
  • Price / value
    • Reviewer says it’s a bit expensive
    • Website prices shown are above market, reducing value-for-money
  • Coverage rating standard
    • Mentions keeping under 300 g/L (2010 standard), and says it doesn’t get stars for that specific criterion

Scores / ratings given (from the reviewer)

  • Overall oil-based GUITTET score: 7/10
    • Described as “more than decent for an oil-based paint”

Category star ratings mentioned

  • Yield / coverage: 2 stars
    • 11–14 m²/L; reviewer calls it “huge” and that it kept the promise
  • Smell: negative / major complaint
    • No clear separate star numbers, but described as a repeated weak point
  • Opacity / tracing: 2 stars
  • Drying / working time: two-star issue
    • Framed as an application/practicality issue linked to recoating/handling timing
  • Consistency: 2 stars
  • Value for money: star loss due to price concerns

Verdict on best use

  • Recommended particularly for:
    • Wood and moldy ceiling cover scenarios after proper cleaning/prep
    • Possibly indoor wood-paneled ceilings where ventilation can be managed
  • Reviewer would not use it on a large ceiling due to sheen risk

Comparisons made

  • Compared to Caparol tester:
    • Reviewer notes enormous open time, “open time is enormous,” similar to a Caparol behavior
  • Compared to other paints in the playlist:
    • Contrasted on sheen, opacity, and drip/run behavior
  • Brand/distributor context:
    • Store distributes Place Dogs and Farrow & Ball (context only, not a direct test comparison)

Acrylic range (briefly mentioned)

The reviewer also mentions GUITTET acrylic Calista velvet (not the main oil test), with these highlights:

  • Interior use
  • Washable / light-wash resistance
    • Suitable for kitchen/bathroom
  • Coverage advertised: 8–11 m²/L
    • Reviewer says this is low for a velvet
  • Reviewer results:
    • Achieved two coats on a small kitchen wall with a 3L can
  • Smell: rated 2 stars
    • No characteristic odor despite datasheet suggesting slight odor
  • Opacity:
    • 1/2 stars on an un-tinted test
    • Reviewer suggests it may require a third coat depending on lighting and surface color
  • Consistency: 2 stars
    • Good—neither too runny nor too thick; no dilution needed for brush glide
  • Value for money: called too expensive → another star loss
  • Overall acrylic Calista velvet score: 8/10

Overall user experience (application feel)

  • Workable but demanding:
    • Needs ventilation because of heavy smell
    • Mix well before/during use
    • Solvent-based drips require careful handling
  • Performance is strong once applied:
    • High opacity and good coverage
    • Drying/recoat timing can speed work, but timing must be managed to avoid finish issues

Unique points explicitly mentioned (consolidated)

  1. Brand history since 1864; drying agent origin (“sicative” / “Sun Cicative”)
  2. Part of PPG Industrie group; availability via distributor store
  3. Microporous wood paint for difficult conditions (post water damage / powdery sealing)
  4. Very long open time (compared to Caparol tester)
  5. Yield 11–14 m²/L (2-star yield claim kept)
  6. Strong unpleasant solvent smell → ventilation needed
  7. Coverage under 300 g/L noted; criterion didn’t earn stars
  8. High opacity (2-star opacity/tracing)
  9. Covers grime on beams even with only light sanding
  10. Dries to touch in ~8 hours; recoatable in ~24 hours (reviewer advises waiting)
  11. Appears matte but slightly semi-velvety; sheen concerns on large ceilings
  12. Specular shine: 10%, dropping to 5% after ~30 days
  13. Solvent-based consistency causes some drips; must mix well; white spirit thinning/cleanup
  14. Price considered above market → value-for-money star loss
  15. Overall 7/10 for the tested oil product
  16. Acrylic Calista velvet: good results, washable, 8/10 overall, but potential opacity limitation (may need extra coat) and still expensive
  17. Roller streaking avoided (extension pole noted as exception)
  18. Recommendation nuance: ideal for sealed/moldy ceiling scenarios after prep, but not ideal for large ceilings due to sheen

Speakers / different views

  • The test is primarily presented through one main reviewer voice, including:
    • Testing methodology
    • Measurements (yield, specular shine)
    • Application observations
    • Star scoring
  • Background jokes/characters are mentioned, but they do not add additional product testing conclusions.

Concise verdict / recommendation

Recommended for projects where you need excellent opacity and strong coverage on wood—including difficult substrates—and where you can manage the intense solvent smell.

Main downsides:

  • Price
  • Non-pure-matte sheen risk (especially on large ceilings)
  • Drip/handling tendencies typical of solvent-based paints

Overall rating in the video: 7/10 for the tested GUITTET oil paint.

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