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Peintures CHABAUD, tests et avis

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Product Review

Product / brand tested

  • Chabaud (Chabo / “Chabo brand”) paint range
    • An established French brand, founded in the 1950s
    • Has a storefront in Montpellier
    • Offers:
      • Decorative interior paints
      • More technical coatings (e.g., facade paints, waterproofing, sealing)
    • Described as tied to heritage and building work

Paints reviewed (main features, pros/cons, performance)

1) Chabomat (water-based matte paint)

Key features

  • Water-dilutable (easy cleanup; can be thinned with water)
  • Matte, airy finish attributed to acrylic resin
  • Designed to be dilutable and controllable for consistency
  • Tested on walls (though described as ideal for ceilings)

Pros

  • Very good opacity/coverage
    • “Doesn’t bleed in raking light” when applied like a professional
      • (tip: load paint generously and don’t overwork)
  • Smooth, professional application
    • Not too thick and not runny
    • Didn’t need significant dilution
  • Yield matches expectations
    • Advertised 8–11 m²/L
    • Tester estimate: ~10 m²/L
  • Low odor
    • Smells like “paint,” not strongly unpleasant
    • Ventilation is easier than with harsher-smelling paints

Cons / limitations

  • Performance depends on the substrate
    • Worst surface tested increased difficulty
  • If paint has gone bad in the can (rare but possible), it will stink on the wall too
  • Odor is minor overall, but hot conditions can make smells linger

Rating given

  • Two stars (for both quality and price positioning)

2) Desco Velvet Screed / Velvet-effect paint

(“Rolls Royce” of the range per speaker)

Key features

  • Acrylic velvet-effect finish
    • Sits between matte and satin
  • Water-diluted if needed
  • Aims to capture the beauty of matte with the practicality of satin
  • Suggested for all rooms
    • Caution on ceilings: velvet/satin can highlight imperfections more than matte

Pros

  • Perfect consistency
    • Easy brushwork; roller glides smoothly
  • Excellent opacity/coverage
    • Effectively hides yellow marks and stains
  • Yield aligns near the top of the advertised range
    • Advertised 8–12 m²/L
    • Tester lands near the high end
  • Mild smell (essentially like paint)

Cons / limitations

  • Substrate porosity affects consumption
    • Can double usage vs expectations
  • Velvet is slightly more liquid than matte
    • Tester still reports strong consistency/coverage

Rating given

  • Two stars
  • Value/price: described as a bit more expensive than the matte

3) Decolux Satin / lacquer-like satin

(described as “no. 44”; meant for many surfaces)

Key features

  • Applies to virtually all surfaces
    • Indoors and outdoors
  • Lacquered smooth appearance
  • Works on plaster, woodwork, and iron
  • Not forgiving of surface prep

Pros

  • Smooth lacquer finish
    • Looks excellent in raking light when applied properly
  • Spreads well for a lacquer
    • Consistency described as not overly oily and not too runny
  • Odor: slight pine smell, faint while painting indoors

Cons / limitations

  • Requires careful technique
    • Risk of splatter on corners and drips
    • Avoid “going at it like a mule”
  • Multiple coats needed for tougher items
    • Tester: 3 coats on a sealed door for best opacity
    • Wood required more coats (some “surprises” with door/wood situations)
  • Surface preparation is critical
    • Imperfections show
  • Value concerns
    • “Sold basically without preservatives”
    • Described as quite expensive
    • Compared to a luxury paint category

Rating given

  • One star for overall value
  • Still scored around 8/10 for results if you’re willing to pay

Comparisons made

Within the brand range

  • Chabomat (matte) vs Velvet (between matte and satin)
    • Velvet costs more, but balances look + practicality
  • Decolux Satin (lacquer)
    • Positioned as broader-surface and higher-prep/technique
    • Also more expensive

Against cheaper market options

  • A different “specular gloss” is said to have cheaper alternatives
    • Lower score mentioned (one star) for that specular gloss case

Against premium/luxury paints

  • Decolux is compared to luxury offerings (e.g., “like the one Benjamin would sell”)

Brand availability/recognition

  • Chabaud is noted as less known nationally outside the Montpellier area (“those who live in Montpellier”)

Unique points mentioned across the video (all together)

  1. Brand history: created in the 1950s, known in Montpellier
  2. Brand scope: interior decor + technical exterior products (facades, waterproofing, sealing)
  3. Chabomat
    • Water-based, water-dilutable
    • Matte airy acrylic resin finish
    • Strong opacity; doesn’t bleed in raking light with correct technique
  4. Chabomat
    • Advertised 8–11 m²/L; tester estimates ~10 m²/L
    • Application should follow “professional style” (don’t overwork)
  5. Chabomat odor: mild, paint-like; ventilation recommended
  6. Chabomat value: “two stars” for quality/price using public price (without store markup)
  7. Velvet
    • Acrylic velvet effect between matte and satin
    • Suitable for rooms; avoid ceilings to prevent showing imperfections
  8. Velvet
    • Easy brush/roller; excellent opacity and coverage
    • Yield near the high end (8–12 m²/L)
  9. Velvet
    • Substrate porosity can increase consumption up to double
  10. Decolux Satin
    • Lacquer-like; works indoors/outdoors on many substrates (plaster, wood, iron)
  11. Decolux Satin
    • Needs careful surface prep; technique affects splatter/drips
  12. Decolux Satin
    • Tester required 3 coats on a door for best opacity; wood increased effort
  13. Decolux Satin odor: faint pine smell
  14. Decolux Satin coverage/value
    • Advertised 12–14 m²/L
    • Tester got about ~14 m²/L in practice (multiple doors/coats)
  15. Decolux Satin price
    • Expensive; value score reduced, but still worthwhile for strong results
  16. Closing praise: enjoyable to test; encourages discovering less-known regional brands

Speakers / voices

  • Main speaker/tester (Michel/Gaston bit as roleplay/comic framing)
    • Provides performance tests, application tips, yields, and star ratings
  • “Julien” (mentioned as contacting the reviewer earlier)
    • Credited for patience, but does not review the paint directly
  • “Michel” (character)
    • Mostly prompts questions; no separate technical evaluation

Overall verdict / recommendation

  • Best for easy, reliable coverage: Chabomat (matte)
    • Strong opacity, good workability, solid value
  • Best “look + practicality” finish: Velvet-effect paint
    • Excellent coverage and smoother result than pure matte
    • Slightly higher cost; consumption depends on substrate porosity
  • Best if you’re willing to pay and prep carefully: Decolux Satin lacquer
    • Excellent versatile finish on many substrates
    • More expensive and more demanding in application and surface preparation

Recommendation: For most users, start with Chabomat matte or Velvet for a nicer finish. Choose Decolux Satin mainly for projects that truly require its lacquered, multi-surface performance.

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