Paints
10 Reasons to Go Natural with Pots of Paint
Everyone is talking about eco paint or ‘green’ paint and with plenty of big names jumping on the green bandwagon, it is becoming apparent that some paint really is greener than others.
Pots of Paint (made by Aglaia) is 100% natural and one of the few true eco paints available, offering an environmentally friendly alternative to ‘traditional’ petrochemical based paints.
Ten reasons to choose natural paint from Pots of Paint.
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Shed Your Inhibitions… with Woodcare Experts Sadolin
It’s time to say goodbye to the summer sunshine and start preparing your garden ready for the inevitable cold and wet weather ahead.
Pack away your garden furniture and tools safely for the winter months and where better to keep them than your trusted garden shed, which with a little TLC, can be made into an attractive garden feature – not just a practical storage solution.
This autumn, in addition to tidying up the interior of your shed, why not give the exterior some attention too, protecting and decorating it with a fresh coat of woodstain – giving it a new lease of life?
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Earthborn Paints Whole New Range of Beautiful Colours
Earthborn has always been known for making beautiful paint, with ever popular colours, but now the company has decided to increase their colour range, to give customers an even better choice and to help them find their dream colour.
There is now a choice of 36 carefully chosen colours, which are also available in both of the beautiful Claypaint and Eggshell finishes.
Why not breathe new life into your home and decorate a tired old room?
Try a bit of bold colour by way of ‘Flower Pots’, a colour reminiscent of tuscan teracotta pots, or ‘Cricket’ a beautiful shade of green that will remind you of summer days and deck chairs down at the gazebo.
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If You Can’t Move It’s Time To Improve
The Council of Mortgage Lenders recently reported that over 900,000 borrowers would now be in negative equity, as a result of the downturn in the property market.
They added that three in four of those have an average shortfall of between £6,000 and £8,000 so many homeowners now find themselves unable to move.
While a stagnant market could make you feel like you’re stuck on the same rung of the property ladder, why not make plans for when you can sell? Investing in some home improvements now could help claw back some of the value your property has lost.
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If You Can’t Move, It’s Time To Improve – Examples
Install wood flooring
Installing wood flooring is one of the easiest ways to increase your valuation. The warm, natural tones of oak brings a touch of style and elegance to any home and can really enhance the existing decor.
A recent study by Woodcare showed that wood flooring could add 5 to 10% to the value of your home, whilst a survey of estate agents suggested that properties with wood flooring also sell faster.
It is much more affordable than ever before, with high quality oak flooring from top brands, now available for as little as £30 per square meter. Take a look at the superb range available at 1926 Wood Flooring, with styles and colours to suit all tastes:
http://www.1926woodflooring.co.uk
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Fired Earth To Help Protect Our Nation’s Heritage
In celebration of Fired Earth’s 25th anniversary, the company is launching a campaign to raise funds in support of the work of the National Trust.
The initiative – which began on May 1st will support the Trust’s work of protecting and opening to the public, more than 300 historic houses and gardens and 49 industrial monuments and mills, as well as the work it does in looking after natural features, archaeological remains, castles, nature reserves and villages – for ever and for everyone.
Fired Earth already has a relationship with the National Trust through its holiday cottage business and there is a real synergy in the outlook of both of these British organisations, with each placing great importance on the place of colour in our living environment and on environmental issues.
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Edward Bulmer’s Eco Friendly Pots of Paint Range
Edward Bulmer’s new Pots of Paint range, boasts an exquisite palette of 50 colours that are made from entirely natural ingredients, based on traditional historic colours.
The sumptuous shades are free from synthetic solvents, with no dangerous volatile organic compounds (VOCs), which means no harmful emissions or environmental pollution.
The paints have been given richly worthy names, including:
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Give Your Home A Summer Makeover With Sandtex®
Now’s the time to get the front of your house into shape with a splash of Sandtex® colour that will set off the sunshine now, while providing excellent weather protection in the winter for many years.
Whether you opt for eye-catching shades of Silver Blue or Suffolk; earthy tones such as Terracotta and Etruscan Red, or neutral colours like Sand Dune or Light Cream, a fresh lick of paint to the exterior of your home, is one of the easiest ways to make it more attractive and welcoming.
Sandtex Exterior Masonry Paint has been designed to give tired looking exterior walls a new lease of life, whilst protecting the home from the elements with its unique Microseal® formulation; available in two alternative finishes and offers fifteen years of guaranteed protection.
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B&Q Launches Stylish New ‘Colours’ Brand
This Autumn B&Q is launching over 4000 fresh and stylish products under a new ‘Colours’ brand, which also extends to the ‘Colours Collection’ – a premium brand offering more select products.
The new range will offer Customers: Over 200 beautiful new paint shades. Around 90 new wallpapers in striking designs, many of which co-ordinate with ‘Colours’ paints. A selection of chic ready to hang blinds and curtains. A range of beautiful new finials and poles. Over 150 cushions, prints and mirrors that compliment the palettes in its paint, curtains and wallpaper, to complete the look.
Fionnuala Johnston B&Q’ Design & Style manager says, “We know that this year’s trends are going back to nature, so floral designs are going to be popular, as is the trend towards a green colour palette.”
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Oliver Heath Launches New ‘Eco Chic’ Natural Paints
Oliver Heath has launched a new range of natural paints called Eco Chic in conjunction with earthBorn paints. Oliver first came to the public’s attention in 1998 as BBC Homefront’s young designer of the year.
earthBorn is passionate about the health and well being of its customers and it was for this reason that Oliver was attracted to collaborate with the brand; earthBorn Claypaint is still the only UK paint brand licensed to carry the EU Ecolabel and is VOC free.
Oliver’s new range includes colours such as ‘Muddy Boots’, ‘Wool Blanket’ and ‘Tree House’, which reflect the design ethos behind the collection. “I have created a collection of seven colours that have been totally inspired by nature, yet blended for living; the tonal pairs of muted colours work beautifully together around different areas and rooms.
Oliver says, “I wanted to develop my own range of natural paints as I am enthusiastic about reducing the number of chemicals that surround us in the home.”
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