As the Training Manager for Crown Paints, I’m often tasked with trying out many different types of paints and as such I'm regarded as someone whom ‘knows a bit about paint’!  However if you were to discuss with my wife my virtues as to decorating in our home she would possibly describe me as a reluctant decorator!!  So you can imagine I like to get the job done as quickly and effortlessly as possible whilst not comprising on the finished result, which is why I tend to favour our Crown Solo® one coat range.

My first introduction to this revolutionary new product was during my time as a Manager for a DIY Retailer back in the 80’s when Crown launched the first self undercoating Gloss called Crown Solo® – a true innovation of its time.

I was curious and a little sceptical of the significant manufacturer’s claims yet based upon the overwhelming positive feedback from many of the customers who had bought it, I used it in my own home and was sold instantly!  Its easy to apply creamy consistency, intense sharp colour  plus the self-levelling properties of the product to achieve a beautiful finish quickly and more affordably than having to buy an undercoat then a top coat helped me get the job done quicker and easier.

I thought I would have a holiday from exterior Gloss painting when I bought a new build home 17 years ago, only to find the lovely Georgian windows in this 4 bed roomed detached house in sunny Wigan required redecorating within 18 months of moving in! All 148 panes! So you can imagine how Crown Solo® One Coat Gloss helped make this task a little more bearable.

Our Crown Solo® emulsion paint is definitely this lazy reluctant decorator's and many of our customer's first and obvious choice.

Mark