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Peintures THEODORE BATIMENT, tests et avis

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Théodore Bâtiment / “Bâtiment Peinture” paints (from the Théo group, brand around 200 years old), tested in the La Salvetat-Saint-Gilles (31) / France network. The reviewer tested multiple finishes/variants, focusing mainly on coverage, opacity/traceability, consistency, smell, and real-world yield.

Key features mentioned (by paint)

1) 3L acrylic paint with velvety finish (insulating / washable claim)

  • Velvety finish
  • Marketed as insulating, with a rust inhibitor
    • Designed to help with coverage over exposed screw heads / metal hardware and rust-prone areas (including around “placo” screw points).
  • Washable
    • Cleaning is allowed with products; the reviewer contrasts this with “non-washable” paints that would be limited to water-only.
  • Claims about priming + finishing enhancement
    • The reviewer is skeptical of these generic claims.
  • Indoor + outdoor
    • Manufacturer states no limit (as noted by the reviewer).
  • Advertised coverage: 14–16 m²
    • Reviewer achieved more than the top end in testing.
  • Specs / feel
    • Good sealing after the first coat before applying the second.
    • Requires 2 coats; primer may be needed depending on the surface/application.
  • Consistency
    • “Perfect,” glides well.
    • Doesn’t splatter excessively.

2) Second tested matt / matte acrylic (alkyd resins) ceiling/wall paint (“math/matte” line)

  • Description: water-based glycerophthalic / alkyd-like
    • Reviewer: “water-based glycerophthalic paint.”
  • Outdoor use: only if covered
    • Reviewer: do not use for facades.
  • Siloxanes added (reinforcement)
  • Application / storage guidance
    • Use fresh (within days).
    • Leaving it too long (e.g., stored in a cold garage) can cause lumps.
  • Advertised yield: 7–9 m² (reviewer notes label + observed result)
  • Reviewer-observed issues:
    • Paint felt too thick / not ideal relative to expectations
    • Projects (overspray) quite a bit
    • Lumps on the ceiling
      • Likely caused by storage conditions (left almost 2 months around 10°C)
  • Pros:
    • Despite lumps, very good opacity
    • Low visible marking if applied correctly
    • Good tracing control (little/no streaking noted)
    • Smell described as less pleasant (not fully quantified beyond star ratings below)

3) 3L velvety finish (water-based alkyd paint) — “washable” claim

  • Water-based alkyd, marketed as washable
  • Reviewer: finish behaves more matte than satin
  • Specular gloss advertised at 5%
    • Supports the “matte reads less reflective” perception
  • Yield: rated “two stars”
    • Reviewer: advertised yield matches real yield
  • Performance ratings (in this last test):
    • Coverage: “closest to perfection” (two stars)
    • Tracing: two stars
    • Opacity: two stars
      • Notes that white-on-white makes opacity harder to judge, but covering older walls was not difficult
    • Consistency: “perfect”
      • Not runny, not too thick
      • No need to add water
      • Doesn’t get thinned too much
  • Smell: one star
    • Reviewer: it “stinks a little” due to resins; expected

Pros (unique points)

  • Very good coverage / opacity across tests
    • Repeated praise for low tracing/streaking
    • Velvet/alkyd paint (3L velvet) considered closest to perfection for coverage
  • Good application handling for at least one acrylic variant
    • Perfect consistency / glide (especially the first tested acrylic velvety paint)
    • Limited splatter
  • Washable option
    • At least for tested velvet/acrylic variants
  • Rust inhibitor / insulating claim (for the acrylic velvety paint)
    • Can help cover exposed screw heads / hardware where rust may bleed through
  • Value for money: described as exceptional
  • Durability claim (as stated by reviewer/subtitles): paint “lasts 9/10 years”

Cons (unique points)

  • Smell is a recurring negative
    • First acrylic: smell present → 1 star
    • Later velvet/alkyd: “stinks” → 1 star
  • Skepticism about broad marketing claims (primer/finishing “enhancement”)
  • Drawbacks on one matte/glycerophthalic/alkyd-siloxane variant
    • Lumps on the ceiling (likely storage-related)
    • More projection / overspray
    • Reviewer perceived it as thick (also described as diluted, depending on handling)
  • Yield limitations
    • Notes practical limits before running out / coverage concerns
    • Subtitles mention something like 15 m² max / 20 m² max, with larger surfaces potentially becoming more complicated

Comparisons made

  • Reviewer contrasts Théodore Bâtiment value against other paint range types:
    • Says Théodore Bâtiment surpasses “Comptoir de l’Ours” on value for money (comparing construction ranges).
  • Mentions a broader “best paints on the market” context (“2023”), but no specific competitor list is provided in the subtitles.
  • Notes it is not as good as the very highest-quality paints
    • Tradeoff: better than expected for price, but not top-tier premium performance (“It’s not as good as the quality of its paints, which are priced accordingly.”)

Ratings / numerical scores explicitly mentioned

(Subtitle audio is noisy, but these are the clearest numeric references.)

  • Coverage for first paint: advertised 14–16 m²
    • Reviewer: achieved above the top end
  • Yield (second paint): 7–9 m²
  • Velvet color score: 9/10
  • Durability / value statement: “9 out of 10 years”
  • Repeated star-style ratings:
    • Consistency: “two stars” (first and third paints; third explicitly described as “perfect”)
    • Coverage: “two stars”
    • Tracing / opacity: generally “two stars” when praised
    • Smell: “one star” repeatedly
  • Additional shifting ranking context mentioned later:
    • Color/value described as “top of the 7 out of 10 ranking”
    • Later mentioned as closer to “2 out of 10”
    • (Context is unclear in the subtitles.)

Unique points about user experience (how it felt to apply)

  • First acrylic velvety paint
    • Good glide, minimal splatter
    • Good sealing after first coat
    • Requires 2 coats (+ primer if aiming for a primed finish)
  • Matte / siloxane variant
    • Ceiling application described as “quite a pain”
      • Due to lumps and projection
    • Opacity can still be excellent if applied correctly
    • Lighting/application technique matters
    • Storage is critical: cold storage (~2 months around 10°C) caused problems
  • Third velvet alkyd paint
    • Smooth/balanced consistency; no dilution needed
    • Good coverage on older walls
    • Smell remains the main drawback

Verdict / overall recommendation

Overall: recommended, especially if you prioritize coverage/opacity and value for money. The tested Théodore Bâtiment paints perform very well visually (low streaking, strong opacity) and offer good yield for the price, but expect a noticeable smell and be cautious with storage on the siloxane/alkyd-matte type (can develop lumps).

For best results: apply in correct conditions, respect storage guidance, and plan on 2 coats (and primer when needed).

Speakers / perspective notes

  • The review appears to be driven by a single main reviewer voice covering all tests and judgments.
  • “Pain shop/team” acknowledgements mainly identify where paint was obtained and who supported the test, without adding distinct technical viewpoints.

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