Paint Pod

[campari]

Has anyone used one of these, if so are they any good and although the instructions say that only the paint pod paint can be used, as it is so much more expensive, is it possible to use 'normal' paint. Thanks

[Naomicorlett]

I had a chat with man from DIY mega store who had taken one home to try it . He said very quick and easy but he did try non_paintpod paint and it didn't like it. I had a whole house to do so just bought trays and rollers for each colour and didn't bother washing them ( always the worst part in my opinion.) Just wrapped rollers in cling film between uses and put tray in bin liner. Hope this helps.

[heathfield]

Can't say I've ever known of any tradesman using one of them. Is that telling me something?

[Nosha123]

Husband is a builder and says to avoid all gimmicky things like this... Nothing beats a good old roller!!
Dont waste your money.. if you want the job done properly you'll get better results from using the tools that a decorator would use!

[theshedman]

Hi campari, I would agree with Nosha on this one. I was in the building trade for a number of years and I nor anyone else I know would use these. These type of things have been around for a number of years and they never catch on. They usually just end up gathering dust in a shed. You can't beat a roller and quality paint brushes to get a good finish.

[campari]

Thank you all. Seems I'll be rollering after all!!

[masma]

My son is the maintenance man for a very large office block, he bought one of these and is delighted with it. Not only does it cut the painting time but he says there aren't any paint drips or splashes to worry about. He's been so pleased with it that he bought his dad one for his birthday.