Dulux PaintPod Roller System

I was a bit sceptical when my mother bought me this system as I intended painting the hallway and dining room myself. I've never painted before and was a bit nervous about the whole thing. However, once I got started the whole job went brilliantly and I was surprised by how fast I managed to get the job done. In the past my ex has done all the decorating and, although he always did a great job, it was quite a messy business and I always had loads of cleaning up to do afterwards. I was really chuffed at how well I did the job and at how tidy it all seemed to be. Minimum cleaning required afterwards, so all in all, this was a great buy. I would really recommend this system to anybody who needs to get some decroating done but doesn't have experience of doing it. It made everything so simple.

i've never used this item before, but found it really easy and enjoyable

Initially with first pod, I thought 'great product' no mess, cleaned as it said it would, just like the demonstration in B & Q. Seemed worth the more expensive paint. My son used it shortly after and it would not work properly - resorted to ordinary roller. When I used again, the trigger snapped. Wrote to Dulux who gave me a credit note for another.

Have just used replacement Paintpod and it fails to work - appears to be 'dead' although blue light on. Tried all the troubleshooting suggestions, replacing battery etc etc., still no joy. I give up....and I would not buy another.

I was considering buying the Dulx paintpod & thought id do a little bit of research before i rushed out to Homebase to buy one, Homebase are selling the dulux paintpod at £64.99, so i was supprised to see Home Bargains were selling the same thing for £14.99 so i ordered one from Home Bargains. Abolulute bargain! So far i've done a stippled(artex) ceiling & not a spot of paint on me or my funiture, trust me i'm always covered,ive done 2 coats on 3 walls & again no paint on me or the furniture, didnt have any drips like other reviewers said, It took no time at all & i didnt have all that cleaning up to do, loved the cutting in brush its the best one ive ever used. I only used 2 to 3 litre which is what i expected to use, my only critism is the price of the paint (£35) & you have to buy 5 litres everytime. Didnt think the cleaning process would be any good to be honest but again i was supprised, 10 mins was all it took,just a little bit of hand washing the parts in warm water & it was all done. I cannot fault the Dulux paintpod & can't wait to use it again.

This product is absolutely fabulous. Like one of the reviewers said, those who don't like it do not know how to use it. Well done Dulux!!!

Had leakages from both the paint and the batteries.

The tube is too long, and the coverage is below par.

Take my word, and most peoples on here, and steer clear!

I was given one buy a customer and love it!!

Iv used paint pod paint, dulux mixed colours, farrow and ball

Wickes and crown perfect Finnish every time!

No spray no mess it's so easy a child could use it.

It does take a couple of hot water cycles to clean and a little

Time wiping the rolling arm over but well worth the

Effort for the Finnish and speed!

I bought this machine after much decision making, even though it was reduced to 24.99 at Yorkshire Trader. Read some good and bad reviews. Not constantly using the trigger is the answer, and try and use like you would use a manual roller, when its fuelled with paint stop pressing trigger and roll the paint out until it needs priming again. Cleaning took about two full cleans and two drains, and i removed the roller to hand clean it.

At the end of the day I like it, it was spreading paint economically and saved me getting down off my step to pour paint into a roller tray like i usually do.

People who complain must be pressing trigger constantly or have not used a roller before. I would not pay £60 full price, but anything less it is a good buy. I only paid 9.99 for pod paint instead of 29.99, but i will re use the empty pod with paint (not too thick).

At the end of the day its Dulux, and they are a reputable company. Read the instructions, dont over trigger and wash at least twice and roller by hand and you will enjoy this machine.

The dulux paintpod ranks with such technological advances as the chocolate teapot. Utter s**t, I would make less mess sucking the paint through a tube and spitting it onto the wall.

Don't buy one, don't borrow one, if you see one smash it with a hammer.

Rubbish paint coverage (unless you count the skirting boards and floor).

Uneven paint coverage (unless you count the skirting boards and the floor).

Pointless invention, I'm glad I only borrowed it from my father-in-law.

Buy a paint tray, some paint and some rollers, it's cheaper, takes less time and is far, far, far less messy.

Purchased with great expectations having read the burb. Reality is, it's easy to use but clean, efficient and value for money it is not. Regular roller and paint will do the job just as well with a great deal less effort and mess, at a fraction of the cost.