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Colour of the Year 2019: Spiced Honey Marianne Shillingford is a great friend of the National Design Academy and was kind enough to not only inform us of ‘Spiced Honey’ in her new blog, but to show us all the ways that this colour can be used. Dulux say that Spiced Honey captures their ‘let the light in’ theme. It is considered “calm and nourishing, or stimulating and energising depending on the light”. And we couldn’t agree more! The versatility of Spiced Honey is its biggest strength, as it can be adapted and used to tell a variety of different stories. And Dulux...

  Now, let’s take a look at the paint-ability of certain high performance sealants based on their technologies: Polyurethanes: High performance polyurethane sealants provide a tenacious bond with great tear resistance while maintaining elastic properties. Once cured, these sealants can be painted with high quality acrylic latex paints.  What to Keep in Mind When Painting High Performance Polyurethane Sealants It is recommended that a high performance polyurethane sealants cure for at least three days prior to painting. Additionally, these sealants are moisture reactive. As a result, it’s important to not introduce copious amounts of water (from the paint). Doing so...

A good looking fence can make all the difference. Your grass can be perfectly cut with luscious green stripes, and your flower beds can be pruned and colourful, but if you’ve a fence with faded or peeling paint then the garden just won’t look its best. Here’s our 5 Top Tips for painting the garden fence this Spring. Just like any good painting job, preparation is key. Make sure that the fence is free of dirt, grime or algae before painting. This can be done either with a pressure washer or simply with water and a hard bristled brush. In the case...

Last week, Dulux released five hand-picked colour palettes, each combining five shades that work beautifully together. Take a look… 1. Coastal Calm The Coastal Calm palette says to me, ‘be tranquil, rest and relax’. To create the coastal feel, Dulux were inspired by summer evenings and sandy beaches. 2. Him & Her Dulux describes the Him & Her palette as “the perfect colour marriage of masculine and feminine personas“. This is a great palette because it works for both traditional and contemporary settings. If you’re a hardcore interiors addict like me, you’ll have a special appreciation for high quality paint blends. All of the colours in...