Dulux vs Taubmans: Which Paint Brand Suits Perth Homes Better?

This Baldivis client, Michael, wrote to us and spent an entire Saturday in the paint aisle in an effort to make a choice between two virtually identical-looking tins. Neither had a can opener; both the first claimed it would be weather-tight; both the first claimed their product had a ten-year warranty, and both the first had a sales assistant yelling, “The better brand, anyway!” under his/her nose all the time. In eighteen months, he discovered and purchased the wrong sheen for his rendered exterior and began to notice patches of paint start to chalk in the intense Perth summer sun. Not a bad paint at all. It was not the correct paint type for his application and exposure to the climate.

This is the very scenario that attracts the majority of Perth homeowners to the Taubmans vs Dulux conundrum. These are both famous, Australian-owned brands, formulated in Australia, and both have had considerable experience with the Australian surface and conditions, and perform well on the appropriate surfaces and conditions. When it comes to the brand, it is not the question of which is the best one in the world. It will be the one that’s most appropriate for you, fits your budget, and the specific climate of Perth.

We are a year-round construction and painting business that has used both brands and witnessed the merits of both brands across a range of Perth properties, from a weatherboard cottage through to a double-story render.

Let’s go over the main uses of Dulux Paint.

With the high level of sun exposure that is so important in an especially hot city like Perth, where a strong track record is expected from Dulux, consistency is key. Based on the expectations of a lot of homeowners, Dulux is the first brand they’ll check to get the Best House Paint to roll off the walls of their home.

• Renders and weatherboard with good fade resistance when installed outdoors.
• A variety of finishes, such as specialty finishes for heritage and coastal homes.
• Stable color and effective performance in direct sunlight for many years.
• Higher valuation, which is generally expressed in terms of durability

In Perth, the western or north-facing position and the harsh midday sun make Dulux a safer option, as it is a more durable, cheaper option for homes in those directions.

Keeping Taubmans Paint in its Best Environment

Taubmans has built up an enviable reputation for interior spaces and for being cost-conscious homeowners. If people mention Best Paint Brands for interior rooms, Taubmans will invariably be a sensible and economical choice.

• Smooth, easy-to-apply interior finishes
• Requires fewer coats on interior walls; good coverage
• More economical than Dulux without sacrificing a lot of quality.
• Excellent work on garages, rentals, and lower-traffic exterior units.

If the customer needs a change of decor and doesn’t want to pay a high price, Taubmans is known for providing great results for interior repaint, nursery and rental turnover jobs, or any other remodeled decoration requirements.

Let’s compare Dulux Paint & Taubmans Paint head-to-head for Perth Conditions.

The climate trumps brand loyalty or marketing, in Perth anyway. Dry (and long) summer periods coupled with occasional heavy winter rainfall create real challenges for exterior paint film. Dulux Paint tends to last slightly longer over years of continuous UV exposure, whereas Taubmans Paint will provide an excellent long-lasting value for interior use and of lesser value for exterior applications, which may be changed every tenancy anyway for rental purposes.

Both brands are equally not bad. The pitfall, as with Michael’s, is choosing the right or wrong paint, maybe because of pricing or where it sits on a store shelf, or because the owner would like to stay in the home for a short term or because he/she doesn’t care about a specific pattern.

How We Help Perth Homeowners Choose

We don’t promote a specific brand on all jobs; we rate the property first. Different recommendations are possible where, for example, a rendered wall on the full west facing the sun and a laundry wall which is shaded and brick veneer. The factors that we go through with clients are some of the following:

• The amount of exposure to the sun and the orientation of the wall or room.
• Whether owner-occupied or rented to another party.
• Cost of painting against the life expectancy of the paint layer.
• The type of surface, and whether it’s render, weatherboard or brick, will all react differently.

This is the same dialogue we had with Michael prior to proper repainting of the exterior. Upon reinvestigation, it was decided to adapt a Dulux Exterior formulation to match his wall on his west aspect, and since his coat has not been harmed by the chalking and the two summers in Perth since the application have passed, it has been confirmed that it has been the solution to the problem.

FAQs

Q: Is Dulux really better than Taubmans, or is it just more expensive?

Dulux generally performs better under intense, sustained UV exposure, which justifies the higher price for exterior walls in full sun. For interior work or lower exposure areas, Taubmans often delivers comparable results for less.

Q: Which brand is best for a Perth home’s exterior render?

For north- or west-facing render exposed to strong afternoon sun, Dulux Paint tends to hold color and finish longer. Shaded or southern-facing walls can perform well with either brand.

Q: Is Taubmans a good option for rental properties?

Yes. Taubmans Paint is a popular choice for rental turnovers and investment properties, where cost efficiency matters and the paint may be refreshed again within a few years.

Q: What is the Best House Paint for a coastal Perth suburb?

Coastal properties dealing with salt air alongside UV exposure usually benefit from a marine-grade Dulux exterior product, though Taubmans also offers coastal-rated options worth discussing with your painter.

Q: Can you mix brands, using one for interior and another for exterior?

Absolutely. Many of our Perth clients use Taubmans for interior rooms and Dulux for exterior surfaces, matching each brand’s strengths to where they matter most.

Not sure which paint brand is right for your Perth property?

Get in touch with City Painters WA for expert advice and a straightforward quote tailored to your home’s exact conditions.