Paints
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.â€
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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.
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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.â€
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Be Inspired By Paint & Paper Library’s Workshops
In February 2007 Paint and Paper Library, the leading UK interior decoration company, announced the start of weekly colour workshops to be held in their Chelsea Harbour showroom.
These workshops have evolved out of the popular ‘colour consultation’ service currently offered by the Paint Library’s team, (see our previous article).
The company admits that achieving aesthetically pleasing results can be a daunting task, as there are no absolutes in colour and a multitude of conditions can affect the finished project.Â
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Paint and Paper Library Launch An Exterior Eggshell
Paint and Paper Library, the leading interiors company specialising in the design and supply of inspirational paints and wallpapers, is delighted to add a new exterior eggshell to its paint range.Â
Launching in Spring 2007, this durable new oil based paint is suitable for exterior wood and joinery, drying to a porcelain finish with a subtle sheen.
The new exterior eggshell collection will be available in all of the Paint Library’s existing colour options, including the architectural palette.
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The Paint & Paper Library’s Consultation Service
Colour is one of the most difficult aspects of interior decorating to get right, because it has as much to do with light as pigments, and neither is constant.
“Paint is usually the cheapest element of any design scheme,” says David Oliver owner of Paint & Paper library, “But it’s the easiest to get wrong!”
“It’s hard to make the imaginative leap from a tiny colour swatch to a large area; People are afraid — not only of wasting money, but of the sheer inconvenience of having to re-do a room.”
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Farrow & Ball Vouchers Make Great Stocking Fillers
“If you know someone who is planning to decorate their home or revamp their garden, then you know someone who would appreciate Farrow & Ball vouchers, the perfect gift!†says Sarah Cole, Director Farrow & Ball.
The gift vouchers make an ideal present for friends and family, while leaving the choice of colour and style to them, with expert help from Farrow & Ball colour consultants.
The vouchers come in an attractive presentation wallet in denominations of £5, £10, £20 and £50. They are valid for a year and can be exchanged for full or part payment of paint, wallpaper and accessories in any of the Farrow & Ball showrooms or by mail order.
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New For Old Christmas Gift Boxes
Recycling is very topical these days as we all try to make our contribution towards reducing global warming.
Plasti-Kote have come up with a great idea for re using our old gift boxes this Christmas. You simply and quickly spray them with one of the wide range of beautiful colours from Plasti-kote’s Super or Metallic Spray Paints.
Then decorate and secure them with festive ribbon plus a matching tag to produce a very attractive new gift box!Â
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Plasti-kote BBQ Spray Paint
Plasti-kote have the ideal product to renovate your tired old barbeque – BBQ Spray Paint. It is simple to use and only takes 2-3 hours to completely dry.
Here’s how to renovate your barbecue:
1. Clear out any old coals and remove the grill.