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by Rodgydodge
Mon May 01, 2017 2:17 pm
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: This paint stinks!!!!
Replies: 392
Views: 470194

Re: This paint stinks!!!!

Hi Hannah, it's been a living nightmare, I had watchdog ring me on Friday as i wanted to know the outcome of what happened with the crown issue. Unfortunately I wasn't in. I think they are going to ring me tomorrow! (I hope so). Like you said its as far as I could get and couldn't find an outcome. I...
by Rodgydodge
Tue Apr 25, 2017 6:38 am
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: This paint stinks!!!!
Replies: 392
Views: 470194

Re: This paint stinks!!!!

My letter I received from citizens advice yesterday, I think if your having the same issue then contact them so it's recorded with trade and standards. We understand from your e-mail that you are awaiting advice regarding paint you bought that isn’t up to the standard expected. Your rights and oblig...
by Rodgydodge
Mon Apr 24, 2017 8:35 am
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: This paint stinks!!!!
Replies: 392
Views: 470194

Re: This paint stinks!!!!

Hi. Just back from short break Had expected a reply from b an q by now - they said 72 hours and I spent an hour going through everything over phone on 12 April I have emailed customer support to ask what is happening On this occasion no news is not good news Hi Janeholla, I've just had an email fro...
by Rodgydodge
Wed Apr 19, 2017 9:36 am
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: This paint stinks!!!!
Replies: 392
Views: 470194

Re: This paint stinks!!!!

OK... looks like a few of us are prepared to take this further there's a guy on Facebook who is experiencing the same problem, I've been chatting with him this morning and it's ok with him to post this here, (as long as it doesn't infringe on any of the rules of the forum) He's asking for names from...
by Rodgydodge
Tue Apr 18, 2017 11:11 am
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: This paint stinks!!!!
Replies: 392
Views: 470194

Re: This paint stinks!!!!

Janeholla: My experience with Valspar is pretty much the same as you seems like they've washed their hands of the situation. How did you get on with your request from B&Q? Tubularowl: Did Valspar come back to you with advise on painting over the BIN with their emulsion? I was also found your dis...
by Rodgydodge
Tue Apr 18, 2017 10:55 am
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: Help With Painting MDF and What Top Coat to use
Replies: 2
Views: 7020

Re: Help With Painting MDF and What Top Coat to use

Hi Zelda68, Yes I would use the acrylic primer. The top coat depends on what sort of finish your going for? Very much a personal taste. If I was painting Kitchen units Yes I would first prime with an acrylic primer lightly sand then apply 3 coats of an oil base eggshell sanding between each coat gra...
by Rodgydodge
Thu Apr 13, 2017 5:57 am
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: This paint stinks!!!!
Replies: 392
Views: 470194

Re: This paint stinks!!!!

Oh janeholla looks like we're both going to lead a merry dance.
by Rodgydodge
Wed Apr 12, 2017 7:10 pm
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: This paint stinks!!!!
Replies: 392
Views: 470194

Re: This paint stinks!!!!

After sending two emails off to Valspar and complaining on their facebook page they made contact this evening. they said they didn't know what my complaint was about....durrrr.... I've resent a copy of the emails and reiterated exactly what the problem is! I've had my windows open today and must adm...
by Rodgydodge
Wed Apr 12, 2017 7:51 am
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: This paint stinks!!!!
Replies: 392
Views: 470194

Re: This paint stinks!!!!

I think Valspar are being inundated with people contacting them. My sister pointed me in there Facebook direction. There are loads of people slating them on there they've even stopped requesting that people contact their customer service, twice I've sent an email, No communication from them as yet. ...
by Rodgydodge
Tue Apr 11, 2017 3:44 pm
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: This paint stinks!!!!
Replies: 392
Views: 470194

Re: This paint stinks!!!!

Is it ok to paint over this alkali paint with emulsion? I thought the alkali paint was oil based, past experience taught me that water base over oil tends to peel!
by Rodgydodge
Mon Apr 10, 2017 11:04 am
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: This paint stinks!!!!
Replies: 392
Views: 470194

Re: This paint stinks!!!!

Hi I've just received an email from B&Q [Thank you for your email dated the 6th April 2017. We apologise for the delay in our response. The ‘wall odour phenomenon’ briefly referred to by Watchdog is one that is known to have existed in the global paint industry for a number of years. In the UK, ...
by Rodgydodge
Sun Apr 09, 2017 6:38 pm
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: This paint stinks!!!!
Replies: 392
Views: 470194

Re: This paint stinks!!!!

I'm so glad I found this thread! I thought I was going crazy. I'm also having a problem with Valspar paint. I decorated the hall stairs and landing in February i didnt smell anything for a few weeks after. For the last month I've been blaming my cat. I've spent the last 4 weeks trying to find where ...
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