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Peintures UNIKALO, tests et avis

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UNIKALO paints — reviewed based on on-site tests of multiple water-based/acrylic paints. The reviewer positions UNIKALO as France’s #1 paint manufacturer and tests the range under real construction conditions.

Key features mentioned (by paint)

1) Acrylic paint: “Lacq… L’Au-delà” (acrylic; described as behaving like a lacquer)

  • Moisture resistance → washable
  • Impact resistant
  • Low/no odor (tested range is odorless)
  • Fast drying
  • Runs: stated as doesn’t run
  • Splatter: even with the right sleeve, the reviewer notes some splashes/splats (deducted)
  • Coverage claim: ~18 m² per coat (called “enormous,” compared to satin-type coverage)

Surface guidance / limitations

  • Suitable for kitchen, bathroom, hallway
  • Can be used on wood/metal indoors depending on prior treatment
  • Not for boxes
  • Won’t cover yellowish tannin stains (e.g., from wood); prep matters

Application

  • Recommends a roller <10 mm fiber/bristle for best results

VOC / health

  • No specific numeric VOC stated for this product (other paints later mention VOC limits)

2) Water-based paint: “La Colline Velours” (velvet finish; indoor-focused)

  • Velvety/subdued appearance (described as the “classic” of the range for training use)
  • More suited to indoor use
  • Coverage claim: ~12–14 m² per liter (reviewer verified on-site)
  • Odorless
  • Opaque / good bleed resistance, especially since tests were done on white untinted dye-free bases

Texture issue (con)

  • Velvet/satin finish is viewed as a drawback:
    • Can make backgrounds stand out
    • Not recommended for flat surfaces

Application

  • Suggests using a 2000 m roller and notes it’s used with a specific microfibre roller type for an even look

Comparison

  • Considered “portable” if you don’t repaint often (roughly implied “every 3 years”)

3) Acrylic paint: “Quarry Loxane” (acrylic with siloxane resins; for dirty ceilings)

  • Best for dirty ceilings
  • Very fast drying: ~30 minutes
    • Possible drawback for large ceilings: can cause patching/lines if it dries too quickly
  • Coverage: ~8–10 m² per liter
  • Low-marking performance: roller application yields fewer visible marks
  • Perfect look is “technically difficult,” but reviewer recommends:
    • 2 mm HD microfiber cloth for streak-free results

VOC / certification

  • VOC ≤ 1 g/L
  • Has an NF label

Splattering / odor

  • Splattering: splatters more than other ceiling paints (marked down)
  • Odor: no odor

Pros and cons (overall across the range)

Pros

  • Odorless (pleasant to work with)
  • Generally good coverage/opacity (reduces bleeding in demanding tests)
  • Doesn’t run / good workability on tested products
  • Good moisture resistance & washability for the lacquer/acrylic option
  • Good mark reduction on the ceiling paint
  • One paint explicitly meets VOC ≤ 1 g/L and has an NF label

Cons

  • Some paints splatters:
    • Notably the ceiling paint
    • Also the lacquer-type paint when using sleeves
  • Velvet finish is considered a drawback:
    • Harder to achieve ideal uniform appearance
    • Not recommended for flat/background surfaces
  • Too fast drying (~30 min) can be problematic for very large ceilings
  • Surface prep and substrate compatibility matter:
    • Tannin stains aren’t covered by the lacquer/acrylic product
    • Not suitable for “boxes” (as stated)

Coverage / performance numbers mentioned

  • Lacquer/acrylic paint: ~18 m² per coat
  • Velvet indoor paint: ~12–14 m² per liter
  • Ceiling matte paint: ~8–10 m² per liter
  • Ceiling drying time: ~30 minutes
  • VOC: ≤ 1 g/L (for the siloxane/resin ceiling paint)

(The reviewer repeatedly ties coverage outcomes to surface conditions and paint fluidity/thickness.)

Comparisons with other products

  • The reviewer compares results to:
    • Competition
    • Their own previously tested paints
  • Notes include:
    • Velvet paint compared indirectly to earlier heavy-duty coverage claims (viscosity affects performance)
    • Ceiling paint differentiated by splatter behavior and drying time
  • Price positioning: described as mid-range (not cheapest, not top-budget) while still offering top quality.

Ratings / star-style scoring (as stated in subtitles)

A 1–2 star scale is used repeatedly:

  • Lacquer/acrylic: mostly 2 stars
    • Minor deductions for splatter and some comparison/price notes
  • Velvet indoor paint: 2 stars overall
    • Deduction/con about velvet finish and flat surface suitability
  • Ceiling siloxane paint: mostly 2 stars
    • Overall gives 1 star for splattering
  • Pricing: described as mid-range; quality remains high enough to justify higher marks.

(No single final numeric score like “X/10” is given.)

Concise verdict / recommendation

Recommended if you want low-odor, workable paints with good opacity and coverage, especially:

  • Washable/wet areas (lacquer-type option)
  • Dirty ceilings (siloxane option)

Be cautious with:

  • Velvet finishes (not ideal for uniform flat/backgrounds)
  • Fast drying + splattering on ceilings (technique and timing matter)

Unique points mentioned (complete list)

  • UNIKALO positioned as France’s #1 paint manufacturer; profession agrees (many construction sites use it)
  • Range tested includes odorless paints
  • Lacquer/acrylic: moisture resistant, washable, impact resistant
  • Lacquer/acrylic: no odor, doesn’t run, fast
  • Coverage for lacquer/acrylic: ~18 m² per coat
  • Lacquer/acrylic: splatter when using sleeves (negative)
  • Lacquer/acrylic: usable in kitchen/bathroom/hallway, indoors on wood/metal with proper prep
  • Lacquer/acrylic: not for boxes
  • Lacquer/acrylic: won’t cover tannin stains (yellowish stains)
  • Application tip: use roller <10 mm fibers
  • Velvet paint (“La Colline”): water-based, subdued velvety appearance
  • Velvet paint: suited for indoor use
  • Velvet downside: velvet finish is a drawback, not recommended for flat surfaces
  • Velvet coverage: ~12–14 m² per liter (verified)
  • Velvet paint: odorless, opaque / no bleed on untinted white base
  • Price positioning: mid-range; “portable” if repainting isn’t frequent
  • Ceiling paint (“Quarry Loxane”): acrylic with siloxane resins, for dirty ceilings
  • Ceiling paint: dries in ~30 minutes (possible issue on large ceilings)
  • Ceiling coverage: ~8–10 m² per liter
  • Ceiling paint: VOC ≤ 1 g/L, NF label
  • Ceiling paint finish: fewer visible marks; streak-free results with 2 mm HD microfiber cloth
  • Ceiling paint: splatters more than other ceiling paints (negative → lower rating)
  • Overall: described as neither too runny nor too thick, usable as-is (may be diluted for hot conditions to improve glide)
  • Reviewer clarifies they are not affiliated/sponsored; opinion is based on expertise

Speaker breakdown

  • Single main speaker (the reviewer) provides all test results, ratings, and comparisons.
  • Mentions of others (Jennyfer, Sylvain, team) are thanks/welcome only; they don’t contribute technical views in the subtitles.

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