I've used Johnstones emulsion paints for years and always been pleased with them - until now. I was unable to obtain the colour I needed in Silk version so instead bought the new Washable Matt. This is the worst paint I have ever worked with in my long life! It's very thick and dries very quickly, so that within less than half a minute if you brush over a piece you've already painted it wrinkles up into bobbles and ridges, which are then impossible to smooth out. I contacted Johnstones about this and they suggested thinning with 20% water - which I tried but it didn't make any difference (possibly it was even worse). They also said it's not suitable for painting over existing emulsion, matt or silk! What?! Surely this is what people want an emulsion for? It's not clear on the tin that this is not a normal emulsion and has very different properties. Very frustrating and disappointing. I shall continue to use the other versions of Johnstones emulsion but advise avoiding the Washable Matt at all cost.
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