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Peintures TOLLENS, tests et avis

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Product Review

Product reviewed

Tollens paints — a professional Dutch brand tested via Tollens “Tollens Colors” stores. The video explicitly warns not to compare these with cheaper DIY-store Tollens paints, because the formulas/quality differ.

Paints tested & key points

1) Hydro Top (Matte)

What it is Matte acrylic paint for walls and ceilings (it’s also mentioned as existing in other finishes/ranges such as Velvet).

Coverage / performance

  • Coverage: 9–11 m²/L (standard)
  • With slight dilution: up to ~12 m² on blocked surfaces
  • Coverage rating: effectively 1 star
  • Open time: dries too quickly (especially problematic on large ceiling surfaces)
  • Drying/finish: no noticeable marking after full dry

Consistency / application

  • Consistency: “slightly pasty” / thicker for glide
  • Criticism: too thick to use neat (not ideal without thinning)

Smell / compliance

  • Smell: not unpleasant (“conventional-level quality”)
  • European compliance noted (acrylic paint, < 1 g/L VOC implied)
  • French ecolabel earned additional positive points

Value for money (main con)

  • Considered too expensive, limiting appeal for less-affluent buyers
  • Overall sentiment: good paint, but limited recommendation due to price and short open time

Reviewer’s overall rating

  • 1–2 stars, depending on criteria
  • Concluded it’s still “very good,” but not ideal for large ceilings

Main cons from this review

  • Short open time on large ceilings
  • Too thick / not very usable neat
  • Expensive

2) Atoll (Mats) / Loxane (Matte ceiling-friendly)

What it is Matte paint for ceilings; usable on walls, but not washable.

Coverage / performance

  • Coverage claim: 10–12 m² (2-star caliber “on paper”)
  • In practice: matches expectations → 2 stars for coverage

Application experience

  • Very pleasant to work with
  • No tracering/marking after drying (on tested surfaces)
  • Dries quickly and is very opaque
  • Works on old paints, behaving like “whitewash-type” coverage

Consistency

  • Described as ready to use, but thinner than Hydro Top
  • Reviewer prefers their own adjustment for brush glide (minor preference)

Smell (main con)

  • Biggest complaint: stronger odor than other Tollens paints
  • Subtitles mention roughly ~5 g/L (still within European standards), but odor is noticeable

Value / overall rating

  • “Fairly expensive,” but reviewer feels quality matches price
  • Overall: good paint, mainly penalized for smell

Reviewer’s overall rating

  • 2 stars for coverage/applicability, reduced by odor

Main cons

  • Not washable
  • Noticeable smell / odor left after application

3) Capteur Aix (pollution-reducing paint)

What it is A pollution-reducing paint and the reviewer’s favorite among those tested (not necessarily across all Tollens).

Smell / user experience

  • Very low/no odor (“you don’t smell it at all”)
  • Application described as flawless / smooth
  • Did not require dilution (ready-to-use)
  • Tested on a primed surface with good results

Coverage / performance

  • Coverage claim mentioned around ~1.7–11 m²/L
  • Reviewer achieved ~2-star results on a ceiling around 10 m²
  • Doesn’t run; “a treat for the eyes”
  • Can be applied on blocked droplets (tolerant of practical issues)

Open time / drying

  • Highlighted as having a very long open time
  • Tested during a heatwave (summer 2019): dried slowly and left no trace on a textured ceiling
  • Reviewer wanted to test larger ceilings (>30 m²) to confirm consistency

Value for money

  • Described as good price-quality ratio
  • Reviewer suggests the premium is justified by the final result

Reviewer’s overall rating

  • 2 stars (top performer due to low odor + long open time + smooth application)

Main pros

  • No smell
  • Long open time
  • Smooth, easy application
  • Good coverage
  • Ready to use (no thinning)
  • Strong performance on textured ceilings

Comparisons / positioning mentioned

  • Against DIY-store Tollens paints: explicitly says do not compare; different formulas and quality.
  • Among Tollens range: each paint is judged against others’ typical strengths (coverage, open time, smell, thickness, price).
  • The reviewer frames Capteur Aix as suited to both professionals and amateurs who can afford it.

Unique points (claims noted in the subtitles)

  1. Tollens is a Dutch brand created ~270+ years ago, one of the oldest professional paint brands.
  2. Tested products came from Tollens stores, specifically Tollens Colors.
  3. Not comparable to DIY-store versions due to different formulas/quality.
  4. Hydro Top (Matte): 9–11 m²/L (up to ~12 with slight dilution on blocked surfaces).
  5. Hydro Top: dries too quickly, especially concerning for large ceilings.
  6. Hydro Top: thicker/pasty consistency; not ideal neat (needs thinning per reviewer preference).
  7. Hydro Top: low/acceptable smell; meets EU standard (<1 g/L VOC implied).
  8. Hydro Top: has a French ecolabel.
  9. Hydro Top: main weakness is value for money (too expensive).
  10. Atoll/Loxane: matte; ceiling-focused, wall-capable but not washable.
  11. Atoll/Loxane: coverage 10–12 m²/L, matches in practice (2-star coverage).
  12. Atoll/Loxane: pleasant application; no tracers.
  13. Atoll/Loxane: dries quickly; very opaque.
  14. Atoll/Loxane: works on old paints.
  15. Atoll/Loxane: smell is a significant downside (~5 g/L, still EU-compliant).
  16. Atoll/Loxane: ready-to-use; thinner than Hydro Top.
  17. Capteur Aix: pollution-reducing paint.
  18. Capteur Aix: no odor.
  19. Capteur Aix: doesn’t run; smooth “treat for eyes.”
  20. Capteur Aix: coverage performed well on ~10 m² ceiling → 2-star result.
  21. Capteur Aix: handles practical surface issues (blocked droplets).
  22. Capteur Aix: very long open time.
  23. Capteur Aix: tested during a heatwave (summer 2019); dried slowly; no trace on a textured ceiling.
  24. Reviewer wants more testing on ceilings >30 m².
  25. Capteur Aix: ready-to-use; no dilution required; good results on primed surfaces.
  26. Capteur Aix: good price-quality and recommended; suited to pros and capable amateurs.
  27. Despite an “all paints same level” sarcastic comment, the test clearly favors Capteur Aix for ease + smell.

Speakers/views

  • Single main reviewer performs the tests and provides star-by-star critiques for:
    • Hydro Top (Matte)
    • Atoll/Loxane (Matte)
    • Capteur Aix (pollution-reducing)
  • A minor aside mocks/mentions “someone said all paints are the same,” but the actual scoring still differentiates between products.

Concise verdict / recommendation

  • Best overall pick (from this video): Capteur Aix — strongest user experience (no smell, long open time, smooth application, and good performance on textured ceilings).
  • Second choice: Atoll/Loxane — excellent coverage and easy application, but odor is the main drawback and it’s not washable.
  • More limited recommendation: Hydro Top (Matte) — decent paint overall, penalized for short open time, thick consistency, and poor value for money, especially for large ceiling projects.

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